Advanced Weight Training (2020 - 2021)

Fitness

 Motor Skills and Movement Patterns

Movement Concepts and Principles

Personal and Social Behavior

demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness

demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of activities

apply the knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement and performance

exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings

recognize the value physical activity has for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction

participate in the Georgia Fitness Assessment with teacher supervision and guidance

evaluate current fitness score on the Georgia health-related fitness assessment and develops personal goals of improvement

design, implement, and monitor a program of improvement or maintenance based on the results of the fitness assessment

investigate the relationship among physical activity, nutrition, body composition, and metabolism

design a nutrition plan to support a strength training program

assist classmates in understanding how to evaluate fitness scores and how to develop a fitness plan including nutrition, strength training, and cardiovascular exercises

analyze and apply technology for supporting an active lifestyle

participate in daily physical activity to help improve overall health and fitness

demonstrate understanding of the various disciplines of weight training (e.g., powerlifting, super-setting, and sport specific explosion)

design and demonstrate a workout, varying the number of sets and repetitions specific to strength training

design and demonstrate a workout, varying the number of sets and repetitions specific to endurance training

identify and demonstrate exercises specific to upper-body muscle groups

identify and demonstrate exercises specific to lower-body muscle groups

develop a routine of varying plyometrics, speed, and agility drills

identify specific activities to be used in warm-up and cool-down exercises

identify and discuss the method of upper-body and lower-body training procedures

develop and plan a series of exercises in order to maximize the benefits of a weight-training program

develop a comprehensive exercise plan including weight training

measure and assess a higher performance of balance, coordination, power and speed

explain the concept of over-training, including cause and effect

explain how to select and modify strength conditioning and fitness activities

design an exercise program to allow appropriate recovery

accept responsibility for safety of facility by putting all equipment in proper locations

identify the harmful effects of anabolic steroids and dietary supplements on the body, and how they affect the weight-training program

accept differences between personal characteristics and individual performance levels

exhibit proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity

apply practices (e.g., injury prevention, hydration, use of equipment, implementation of rules, sun protection) for participating safely in physical activity

evaluate the validity of claims made by commercial products and programs

analyze and apply technology for supporting an active lifestyle

provide leadership by helping classmates with weight room etiquette and proper safety facility safety reminders 

explain the personal value derived from weight training

analyze the health benefits of strength training

evaluate the opportunity for social interaction in physical-activity settings

choose an appropriate level of challenges within each activity