Lesson 6: Nutrition for Performance

How does fuel timing affect your body's ability to recover and adapt?

BMR, Thermic Effect of Food (TEF), Macronutrients, Micronutrients.

4.12.9 Reflects on movement experiences during physical education to develop understanding of how movement is personally meaningful.

DOK 2 (Skill/Concept): Calculate the protein requirements for a 150lb student based on an "Active" lifestyle (1.2g–1.5g per kg).

DOK 4 (Extended Thinking): Develop a "Game Day" meal plan that prioritizes glycogen replenishment and muscle repair.

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

Macro-Mapping—Students use an app or chart to categorize their last three meals into Carbs/Fats/Proteins.

• 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