Lesson 3: Hip & Hamstring
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will differentiate between "good tension" (stretching) and "bad pain" (injury) while performing seated folds.
Why is hip and hamstring flexibility important to your future health?
micro-bend
hamstring
Standard 2: Applies knowledge of health-related fitness to enhance well-being (Flexibility).
Standard 4: Develops personal skills and identifies personal benefits of movement.
DOK 1: Which muscle groups are primarily targeted during a Pigeon Pose or a Seated Forward Fold?
DOK 2: Why is it important to keep a "micro-bend" in the knees during a deep hamstring stretch?
Yoga is a "toolbox" for life. High schoolers face intense stressors like exams and social pressure. Yoga teaches self-regulation (Standard 4). The ability to stay calm during a difficult balancing pose translates directly to staying calm during a difficult test or conflict. It promotes a "growth mindset" by focusing on personal progress rather than external competition.
Yoga is weird.
Using a variety of challenge levels.
Students can choose their own level of challenge.
Using blocks and straps to assist in certain poses.
Students will be able to identify specific poses.
Students can explain the importance of hip and hamstring flexibility.
yoga mats, yoga music, visuals/posters