Lesson 2: Intro to Weight Room
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Students will identify the major skeletal muscles used when exercising.
Students will match the body movement with the correct muscle.
Why is tracking my own personal data (baselines) more useful than comparing my numbers to a peer's?
How do I know if a workout is actually successful if I can’t rely on how much I sweat or how sore I am?
If an exercise feels painful (not just challenging), what is my immediate strategy to modify or regress the movement?
Specificity
Periodization
Overload
Overtrain
Isolation
Rate of Perceived exertion
IRM
Hypertrophy
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
DOMS
1.12.6 Demonstrates appropriate technique in muscular strength and endurance training.
2.12.9 Evaluates perceived exertion during physical activity and adjusts effort.
3.12.2 Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity.
Math calculations used to find working weight will help.
DOK 3 & 4
Calculate
Analyze
Create
The ability to create a personal weight training program will help students when they visit a fitness gym or club.
The "No Pain, No Gain" Myth
Sweat Equals Fat Loss and Workout Intensity
Weightlifting Stunts Growth / Makes Girls "Bulky"
Progressive concepts
Illustrations and connections
Worksheets
Chunking
Students will identify machines and exercises with free weights.
Students will define words associated with the weight room.
Videos
Weight room (weights & machines)
Worksheets