Introduction
We are halfway through the practice fitness asssessments. In this lesson, you will practice the Abdominal Strength / Endurance assessment.
Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to...
- Perform a workout for 45 continuous minutes, using proper warm-up and cooldown activities.
- Workout with activities such a warm-up and cooldown activities.
- Participate in physical activity daily, using correct stretching techniques.
- Identify the current and target performance levels on the Alabama Physical Fitness Assessment.
- Practice and set proper fitness goals to achieve and maintain fitness levels.
Essential Questions
- What are proper fitness techniques?
- What specialized skills can we learn to help with lifelong fitness (walking, jogging, stretching, dancing, etc.)?
- What did I pass on the annual Physical Fitness Test?
- How can I improve my scores?
Enduring Understandings
- Understanding fitness terms and concepts links to developing a lifetime fitness plan.
- Competency in activity movement demonstrates your ability to learn new fitness moves to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- An active lifestyle benefits your life into adulthood.
- Fitness testing allows you to reflect on your current fitness level and focus on what you need to work on to perform better.
The above objectives correspond with the Alabama Course of Study: Kinesiology standards: 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.6, 3.7, 5.2.