Foundations of Fitness is a collection of 12 cognitive-domain assignments that serve as an excellent introduction to the world of fitness and training. Students need not possess any prior knowledge or experience.
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Equipment:
+Internet Connection
+PLT4M App or Web Account Access
+(Can be printed, copied, and disseminated by Teacher)
Assignments
Our 12 assignments are broken out into 3 distinct sections, from an introduction to the mental & physical effects of fitness, down to the mechanics of foundational human movement.
Why Fitness?
1. The Power of Physical Activity: Mental & Physical Benefits
2. Movement & Exercise
Fitness Concepts
3. Capacity (Aerobic & Anaerobic)
4. Strength & Strength Endurance
5. Stability & The Core
6. Mobility vs Flexibility
7. Training Terminology
Foundational Movements
8. The Squat
9. The Hinge
10. The Lunge
11. The Press
12. The Pull
Lessons:
Each lesson includes a written article, a summary video, and the accompanying assessment questions.
Lesson Length:
Each of the 12 introductory assignments are built to take roughly 15-30 minutes in total.
Successful Methods of Implementation:
Assignments are best executed by using the “Group Access” functionality within PLT4M, which allows students to see all 12 assignments at all times within their accounts. Then, as the teacher, you can alert them to which assignment is meant to be completed on any given day. They can then complete the assignment and answer questions by way of the App (via our note functionality), or your own LMS.
