UNIT PLAN
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ST. SCHOLASTICA ACADEMY
Subject: Weight Training
ONE SENTENCE SUMMARY: Students will perform exercises to improve strength and endurance.
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STANDARDS & BENCHMARKS (Louisiana and National)
Standard #3 Exhibits a physically active lifestyle: 3-N-1, 3-N-2, 3-H-1, 3-H-2, 3-H-3.
Difficulty 8
Standard #7 Understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression,
and social interaction: 7-N-1, 7-N-2, 7-N-3, 7-N-4, 7-H-2.
Difficulty 4
CATHOLIC STANDARDS
Standard #3 Show respect and concern for self, others and for all God’s creation
Standard #6 Pursue excellences in all endeavors through self directed, ongoing learning and achievement from a
Catholic holistic perspective
SKILLS /KNOWLEDGE (TERMS)
Students will engage in activities such as; warming up, stretching, perform various forms and techniques of weight
training.
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CRITICAL QUESTIONS OR STATEMENTS
1. List the health benefits for exhibiting and maintaining a physically active lifestyle.
2. How does maintaining a physical active lifestyle affect the individual in the later years?
3. How much physical activity/exercise one must do to achieve or maintain a healthy lifestyle?
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PRE-ASSESSMENT
Research paper on training components
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Students will perform a variety of skills to test their knowledge and understanding of maintaining a healthy lifestyle
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
Students will demonstrate and perform their skills properly and effectively
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SPECIFIC GRADING CRITERIA
GENERAL GRADING CRITERIA
Students will perform a 3 minute warm-up
Students will be graded on their attitude and participation,
(jogging, jump rope, etc)
dressing in correct P.E. uniform, and following directions.
Students will perform specific stretches needed
Students will perform various weight training exercises
Students will exhibit proper safety (spotting, proper form)
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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Students will be introduced and learned the importance of participating in a well-rounded health promotion program
that includes proper nutrition, good health habits, and exercise for endurance, strength, and flexibility through lecture,
literature, and visual demonstrations.