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?

First 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?

2 Phase of Training 

  • Demonstrate and explain Muscular Strength 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