Introduction
Students will create a personalized fitness routine tailored to their own personal needs. Each plan must demonstrate growth in strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall health.
What does it mean to be physically fit and how does it impact my health?
What skills do I need to perform these exercises correctly and safely?
What are the different types of exercise and why is it important to have a variety of exercises within a plan?
What are some ways I can track my progress?
How could I apply my plan to everyday life?
Task
Students will create a personal fitness routine that includes:
- 10 minute Warm Up
- 3- Cardio Exercises
- 3- Strength Exercises
- 3- Flexibility/ Stretching Exercise
- 3- Exercises of Choice
- Cool Down
Students will demonstrate part of their plan to the class
Write a paragraph reflection on what they learned and how they can apply it to their everyday life.
Process
Day 1: Project Introduction
- Class will cover the different components of fitness
- Discuss healthy habits and their benefits
- Students will brainstorm different physical activities
Day 2: Project Planning
- Students will begin to design their fitness plan
- Students will choose exercises
- Assign Time (30 sec, 1 min)
- Assign Reps
- Get Teacher Feedback
- Complete Worksheet
Day 3: Practice
- Students will demonstrate part of their routine in small groups
- Peer Feedback
- Is the routine balanced?
- Is it safe
- Could it be performed by others?
- Students will make adjustments if need
Day 4: Presentation
- Students demonstrate 3-5 minutes of their routine
- Class observes
- Teacher assesses
Day 5: Conclusion
Students will write a reflection on
- What did I learned?
- What were the challenges?
- How could I improve my plan?
Evaluation
| Criteria | 4 (Excellent) | 3 (Good) | 2 (Developing) | 1 (Needs Improvement) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Plan Design | Well-balanced, detailed, all components included | Mostly complete, minor gaps | Some components missing | Incomplete or unclear |
| Effort & Participation | Highly engaged, consistent effort | Mostly engaged | Inconsistent effort | Minimal participation |
| Demonstration | Clear, confident, correct form | Mostly clear, minor errors | Some confusion/errors | Unclear or incomplete |
| Understanding of Concepts | Strong understanding of fitness components | Good understanding | Basic understanding | Limited understanding |
| Reflection | Thoughtful, detailed, insightful | Clear reflection | Basic response | Minimal effort |
Conclusion
Students will learn and develop lifelong fitness habits, how movement affects and supports healthy living, and develop a positive attitude towards personal fitness.