Advanced Fitness
WHS PE AD FIT CG
Advanced Strength Training is designed for students who want a more in-depth experience and exposure to more advanced strength training theory, concepts, and practice. This course is also designed for those students who would like to pursue training certifications (NASM-CPT) in the future or have interest in a career in the field.
Prerequisite: Must get approval from current PE teacher.
Students will be able to develop an understanding of fitness concepts and design personal fitness programs while developing an individualized level of health-related activities to complete assessments of their health related fitness.
Students will learn the relationships between physical activity, physical fitness, group interaction, cooperation, an appreciation for the abilities and limitations of self and others and various health-related outcome.
| Unit | Time Frame | Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) | Major Learning Experiences from Unit |
| 1 | 1 lesson | Can I create a plan for participation in a Wellness Plan? | Core Syllabus Expectations Room Management What is expected Why this course is intended to create How we are going to achieve |
| 2 | 8 lessons | Can I apply my understanding of fitness academic language in order to complete all activities and assessments? |
Functional Movement Screening - Explain the components of a fitness assessment and why - Explain the importance of screening prior to program design - Demonstrate the FMS Screen and it’s corrective movements |
| 3 | 3 lessons | What is my target heart rate Zone? Can I adjust my pacing during fitness activities to stay in my target zone? | Cardiovascular Training - Describe the function of the cardio-respitory system - Explain how each of the systems relate to program design |
| 4 | 2 lessons | Do I know what types of flexibility exercises are necessary for me and others? | Flexibility Training - Explain the rationale for integrating a flexibility component of a wellness program - Perform different types of stretching and the appropriation for each |
| 5 | 2 lessons | What is the purpose and safest methods of core training and why? | Core Training - Explaining the importance of core training. - Design a core component for any individual need - Understand the value of core training other than cosmetic |
| 6 | 5 lessons | Can I identify and select exercises that will contribute to personal fitness development? | Resistance Training - Explain the SAID principle - Describe the OVERLOAD principle and how it applies to programing - Define the different components of resistance training |
| 7 | 6 lessons | Can I create a plan for participation in a Wellness Plan? | Personal Program design - Define periodization - Explain the purpose of each phase of training |
| 8 | 5 lessons | Can I demonstrate competent training form and technique? | 1st Phase of Training - Demonstrate and explain Basic Circuit Training - Explain the purpose of circuit training |
| 9 | 5 lessons | How can I modify beneficial exercise formats to fit in my personal fitness routine? | 2nd Phase of Training - Demonstrate and explain MuscularStrength Training - Explain the purpose of Muscular Strength Training |
| 10 | 5 lessons | Can I design a muscular fitness Tabata routine that develops balance in opposing muscle groups (e.g., biceps and triceps)? | 3rd Phase of Training -What is Hypertrophy Training -How does Hypertrophy Training apply to all |
| 11 | 5 lessons | Can I create a collection of personal workouts that I can use on a regular basis outside of physical education class? | 4th Phase of Training - What is Functional Strength Training - How can Functional Strength Training apply to all participants |
| 12 | 5 lessons | Can I create a plan to demonstrate my knowledge and skills to improve my personal fitness plan? | 5th Phase of Training - What is overdevelopment - Why would everyone need power development? |
| 1 lesson | Do I feel confident that I can be physically independent with my fitness? | Final Exam/Project |