Total Fitness




Course  Objectives

o       Apply knowledge to develop a personal fitness plan
o       Define the five components of physical fitness
o       Enhance self-image through participation and personal fitness programs
o       Demonstrate proficiency in personal fitness and wellness
o       Develop, improve and demonstrate health and performance related components of physical fitness




Performance Indicators

o       Apply their knowledge of their own fitness levels to design a personal improvement plan
o       Define physical fitness and describe the components of health related fitness and skill related fitness
o       Assess personal fitness levels
o       Appreciate their benefits derived from being physically fit
o       Maintain or improve fitness levels in flexibility, strength, aerobic capacity, muscular endurance, balance,                 coordination, timing, and kinesthesis




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 4- Achieves and maintains a health enhanced level of physical fitness
o       Standard 7- Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge,                               self-expression and social interaction




Technology Standards Alignment

2. Make informed choices among technology systems, resources and services.
7. Routinely and efficiently use online information resources to meet needs research communication, and                   productivity.
8. Select and apply technology tools for research,  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       Student log and journals
o       Target heart rate and recovery heart rate assessment
o       Pre and Post tests
o       Body composition assessment
o       Muscle identification
o       Fitnessgram




Student Activities

o       Weight training 
o       Caloric expenditure of activities
o       Energy needs assessment
o       Pole walking      
o       Aerobic challenges              
o       Relaxation exercises    
o       Stretching and dyna  bands
o       Circuits
o       Yoga
o       Fitness walking
o       Step aerobics
o       Tae Bo
o       Jogging
o       Nutrition journals




Mission and Student Expectations Alignment





Applied Learning Alignment






ELA Grade Span Expectations
Mathematics Grade Span Expectations



Common Core of Learning