Lesson 4: Muscle Anatomy & Resistance Training
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will identify major muscle groups (e.g., biceps, quadriceps, core) and demonstrate one specific resistance exercise for each group with proper form.
How can changing your sets and repetitions change your workout?
Hypertrophy, Atrophy, Agonist, Antagonist, Repetitions
Standard 1 (Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns).
(DOK 1) Which muscle group is the "antagonist" to the hamstrings during a leg extension?
(DOK 2) Describe the difference between a "set" and a "repetition" in a weightlifting program.
Personal fitness is the foundation for a long, healthy, and independent life. In the real world, the principles of strength and endurance allow individuals to perform daily tasks—like climbing stairs, lifting heavy objects, or playing with family—without exhaustion or injury. Furthermore, learning how to set SMART goals and monitor heart health fosters self-discipline and mental resilience, skills that are essential for success in any career or personal endeavor.
Personal Fitness just means running
Allow students to set their own intensity and challenge level.
Provide alternative levels of intensity
Students will demonstrate how to properly perform a specific exercise.
Dumbbells
Weight Machines
Resistance Bands
Muscle Charts