Lesson 1: Biometrics & Baseline

How does quantitative data change the way we define "fitness"?

VO2 Max, Bioelectrical Impedance, Resting Heart Rate, Body Mass Index (BMI).

2.12.7 Applies the principles of exercise in a variety of self-selected lifetime physical activities.

DOK 2 (Skill/Concept): Compare your current VO2 max score to the national average for your age group.

DOK 4 (Extended Thinking): Synthesize your body composition data and aerobic capacity to identify your "weakest link" in health-related fitness.

In the real world, fitness is the ultimate form of preventative medicine and stress management. As students transition to college or the workforce, the ability to self-regulate physical health is a critical "adulting" skill. Understanding how to design a program based on specific goals—whether it's training for a local 5K, managing workplace stress, or maintaining functional strength for a physically demanding trade—empowers students to take control of their long-term wellness and healthcare costs.

Personal Fitness just means running

Allow students to set their own intensity and challenge level.
Provide alternative levels of intensity

The "Fitness Audit"—Students create a spreadsheet documenting 5 distinct biometric data points.

• Wearable fitness trackers or Heart Rate monitors

• Strength training equipment (Free weights, Squat racks, Resistance bands)

• Body composition analyzers (Bioelectrical impedance scales or skinfold calipers)

• Tablets/Laptops for spreadsheet-based program design

• Speed and Agility kits (Ladders, Hurdles, Parachutes)

• Foam rollers and mobility bands