Lesson 7: HIIT & Functional Fitness Circuit
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will participate in a High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) circuit and reflect on how functional movements (squatting, pushing, pulling) mimic real-life tasks.
How can functional movements (squatting, pushing, pulling) relate to real life situations?
Interval, Tabata, Functional Movement, Plyometrics, Work-to-Rest Ratio
Standard 1 (Demonstrates activity-specific movement skills).
(DOK 2) Explain how a Tabata-style workout (20 seconds on, 10 seconds off) affects your recovery time.
(DOK 3) Analyze how a "squat" in the gym translates to a functional movement in an everyday environment.
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 be able to explain how circuit training (like HIIT) can improve components of fitness.