Weight Training Unit Overview GoalsObjectives The purpose of
Weight Training Unit Overview
Goals/Objectives The purpose of this unit is to. . 1. Learn how to execute exercises that utilize weights in a safe manner to avoid injury. 2. Understand the importance of weight training and how it relates to improved mental and physical health. 3. Get a feel for what it would like to be on a steady workout regiment for 4 weeks.
Modifications If a student is unable to participate due to injury or physical disability other methods will be used it place of weights such as weight bands, stress balls, and movements that utilize own body weight so that each student has an opportunity to participate.
Week 1 -4 Monday Tuesday Upper Body. . Everything from the waist up. Stomach Lower Body. . . Everything from the waist down. Stomach Wednesday Repeat Upper Body Thursday Repeat Lower Body Friday Review Goals, Max Out, Fun day. Week 4 -Exam on Weight Training. All Weeks will mirror each other so that the student has consistency and knows what will be happening ahead of time to be mentally prepared. This again, would allow a student to have a great feel and understanding of what it would be like to engage in a strict but effective workout routine. On the 4 th week there will be a physical and written exam which will measure students progress in this unit. The physical exam will consist of a student demoing 5 different exercises and executing them to standards and the written exam will consist of a list of muscles and the student being able to say what type of workout would strengthen it.
Class Rules • There is to be no horse play. • When the someone is talking you will respect them and stay quiet till you are called to talk. • There will be no sexual remarks towards anyone. • If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort alert the instructor immediately. • You are required to change prior to class if you have no change of clothes you will not participate and in turn be considered absent for that day.
Class Schedule Time (min) 10 15 20 5 10 Activity Objective Measurable Change Warm Up/Demo Exercises Stretch Change To get the blood flowing to the muscles and minimize injury. Student will have a visual example of how to correctly preform the exercise also to prevent injury. Rotations will include, bicep curls, (biceps) situps (abdominals), bent over row (lower back, biceps, trapezius) , benchpress, (pectorals) overhead press (shoulder, triceps). To reduce muscle soreness and fatigue. Students will hand in their progress sheet at the end of the class. Students asked to demo must show proper technique while executing the exercise.
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