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Get ready to get moving! Join this class to learn some basic workout techniques and get credit for Physical Ed. Come to class with plenty of water at your side and dressed for exercise.
Total classes: 8
Prerequisite: In good health, since these exercises are rigorous.
Suggested grade level: 8th to 12th
Suggested credit: ½ semester Physical Education
Description
This is an 8-day course covering health-related aspects of physical fitness including flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body composition. We will work on developing better mobility and stability through physical exercises. While learning about the musculoskeletal system and how proper nutrition and exercise benefit that system. Recommended credit is one-half high school health credit. Complete this course three times for one full credit.
Outline
Day 1: warmup, squats, leg raises, lunges, stretch / Physical Activity, Sleep & Hydration
Day 2: warmup, pushups, superman, shoulder circles, stretch / A Balanced Exercise Program
Day 3: warmup, towel curl, narrow pushups, crunches, stretch / How to Increase Aerobic Fitness
Day 4: warmup, squats, leg raises, lunges, stretch / Your Muscular Fitness
Day 5: warmup, squats, leg raises, lunges, stretch / Your Flexibility
Day 6: warmup, pushups, superman, shoulder circles, stretch / Sharpening Your Functional Fitness
Day 7: warmup, towel curl, narrow pushups, crunches, stretch / Supplements. What to take and when
Day 8: warmup, squats, leg raises, lunges, stretch / Meeting the CDC Exercise Guidelines
Materials and Homework
Course materials: Dumbbells or resistance bands are needed for some exercises. All academic information will be provided on the Moodle page.
Homework: The recorded class is actual physical exercises, for increased mobility and strength. Starting with a warmup, then muscle development exercises, and finishing with stretching. Students will have daily assigned readings and a daily quiz.
