Weight Training




Course  Objectives

o       Develop a basic understanding of the components of fitness.
o       Develop a basic understanding of the benefits of weight training.
o       Students will utilize the skills necessary to develop a personal training program.
o       Students will develop and awareness of proper safety and lifting techniques.
o       Students will identify the muscle groups used in specific lifts.




Performance Indicators

o       Apply proper lifting and safety techniques to each class.
o       Demonstrate a proficiency in the following weight training techniques: incline press, bench press, leg                      extensions, bicep curls, triceps presses, flies, lunges, lat pulls and step-ups.
o       Explain the muscle groups used in the execution of each weight training exercise.
o       Students will use personal record sheets to record their progress.




Standards Alignment

o       Standard 1-Competency and proficiency in movement forms.
o       Standard 2- Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
o       Standard 5- Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
o       Standard 6- Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity                    settings.




Technology Standards Alignment

2. Make informed choices among technology systems, resources and services.
7. Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs for collaboration, research,                        publication, communication, and productivity.
8. Select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving and decision making in           content learning.
9. Collaborate with peers, experts and others to contribute to a content related knowledge base by us technology        to compile, synthesize, produce and disseminate information.




Student Assessment

o       Teacher observation
o       Written test
o       Student log
o       Partner assessment




Student Activities

o       Guided instruction
o       Circuit training
o       Muscle charts
o       Partner assessment
o       Student workout logs
o       Repetition training
o       Muscle strength and muscle endurance worksheet
o       Muscle- exercise- activity identification sheet
o       Muscle analysis
o       Gold Club




Mission and Student Expectations Alignment





Applied Learning Alignment






ELA Grade Span Expectations
Mathematics Grade Span Expectations



Common Core of Learning