Overview and Background: Unit: Weightlifting and Conditioning

Curtis Conrad : Cheney USD 268

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Cheney : Grades 11 - 11 : Aug. - Jun.

Title:	Weightlifting and Conditioning
Topics:	Weightlifting, conditioning
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Start Date:	-
Status:	Draft
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Summary:
This unit focuses on the importance of weightlifting and physical conditioning.

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Stage 1: Identify Desired Results

State:	National Standard       4
Title:	Physical Education
Standard(s):	Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

Understandings:
user	Weightlifting and conditioning will enhance physical abilities.

Essential Questions:
User	What are the advantages of weightlifting & physical conditioning? Is strength and conditioning important to long-term health?

Knowledge and Skills:

K
The names of the lifts.
Muscle groups worked by lifts.
Proper technique of lifts.
Key terms.
Be able to name more than one type of lift for a give body segment.
Be able to develop a 4-week work out program.

S
Perform lifts using proper lifting & spotting techniques.
Computerize their 4-week work out program using Excel.

Stage 2: Determine Acceptable Evidence

Assessment Summary:
Students will assume the role of an Olympic lifter, training for the Olympics. They will write a self-reflection of their strength & conditioning performances before and after their training program.

Task/Prompt: Olympic Weight Lifter

Type:Performance Task

Topics: Weightlifting, conditioning

Summary:
Students will assume the role of an Olympic lifter, training for the Olympics. They will write a self-reflection of their strength & conditioning performances before and after their training program.

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Student Directions:
You are an weight lifter, training for the next Summer Olympic Games. You need to plan a training schedule. Then write an assessment of your current conditioning level. During your training period, keep a log of your training activities. At the end of your training period, write a self-reflection of your strength & conditioning performances after your training program, compared to your assessment when you started. Be sure that your log is accurate. Your pre- and post-assessments should be accurate, complete and reflect your knowledge of the conditioning process.

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Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction

Learning Activities:

W
Brainstorm on how to live a healthier life.

H
Students will watch a video of Olympic athletes performing lifts.

E
Demonstration and discussion of proper lifting techniques & safety procedures.
Discussion of human physiology and nutrition.
Students will perform their 4-week weight-lifting program.
Evaluate their progress by keeping a log in Excel.

R
After 4-weeks, students will reevaluate their performance and review their workouts on Excel.

E
Students will assume the role of an Olympic lifter, training for the Olympics. They will write a self-reflection of their strength & conditioning performances before and after their training program.