Weightlifting and Fitness
Subject Area: Physical Education
Submitted by: Doug Moeckel, Chapman High School
(This idea came from Ideas for Action, Sporting Goods Manufacturers Associations, 200
Castlewood Drive, North Palm Beach, Fl.33408. You can change the format to best fit your
needs. The book is well worth the price).
Grade Levels: 9-12
Goals: The goals are based upon the NASPE Guidelines.
Overview: ________________________________________
Chapman High School Physical Education
BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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- Counteracts major risk factors of heart disease
- Improves muscular strength, flexibility, endurance
- Improves self-esteem and self-control
- Helps regulate weight control, tones muscles
- Helps people strive for achievable, personal goals
- Helps students make appropriate decisions about their behavior
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Chapman High School Physical Education
Student Goals
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All students should become physically educated so that they:
- Learn skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities.
- Participate regularly in physical activity
- Know the implications of and benefits from involvement in physical activities
- Value physical activity and its contributions to a balanced lifestyle
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Chapman High School Physical Education
Personal Fitness Goal Setting Action Plan
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NAME _______________________________DATE___________CLASS__________
I. Future Direction
List three realistic goals that you could implement to help you improve you current
health status. Look at your present fitness level and write your goals based on the
performance of your three weakest areas.
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2.__________________________________________________________
3.__________________________________________________________
II. Priorities
Using the above list, select your top two goals in order of importance.
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2.__________________________________________________________
III. The Most Important Priority
Select one of the above goals which you consider as the most important health-related
fitness priority for you, and one which you would really like to work on during the
current semester of school. Write that goal below and set dates for starting towards and
reaching that goal.
Goal_________________________________________________________
Target Date: Start _______________ Completion_______________
IV. Helps and Hindrances
What will help you reach your goal. What will stand in the way?
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V. How Do You Get There?
Establish a mental model. Think about the people, steps, and dates you must consider to
reach your goal. In order to design a personal fitness program you should follow your
specific steps.
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Chapman High School Physical Education
Benefits of Personal Fitness
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NAME________________________________DATE___________CLASS__________
Purpose: To emphasize the physical and health benefits received from a personal fitness
program.
- Physical activity which contributes to all health related components of physical fitness
can develop and maintain certain aspects of one's health. Identify three health problems
less likely to occur as a result of a personal fitness program.
A.___________________________________________________________
B.___________________________________________________________
C.___________________________________________________________
- With one (1) being most important and six (6) the least important, rank the following
contributions of a personal fitness program, in terms of their importance to you.
| _____A. Appearance |
_____D. Health |
| _____B. Enjoyment and satisfaction |
_____E. Relaxation |
| _____C. Slowing the aging process |
_____F. More energy |
- As a result of participation in a personal fitness program, which of the following
improvements would you expect in you appearance.
_____Improved posture
_____Muscle tone
_____Efficient body movement
_____Less fat tissue
_____Improved complexion
- List three goals of personal fitness you would like to achieve in the next three months.
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B.__________________________________________________________
C.__________________________________________________________
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Chapman High School Physical Education
Personal Fitness Log
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NAME____________________________DATE___________CLASS__________
Goals for next week:
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