Unit 3 How can we optimize human performance?

Thursday 9/25/2025

Focus: 

1. A.3.1: The quality of training design and program design are essential elements in developing a safe and effective program for improving health or performance.

Bell Question:

1. Should male athletes be treated differently than female athletes when it comes to training and periodizaton?

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will discuss the Bell Question and then the NHL & Periodization assignment

2. I will then continue to work through A.3.1 concepts. 

   • • We will to to slide 41 of my Topic A.3.1 Lecture Notes

Assignments:

• 1. Complete the Sports and Menstrual Cycle reading assignment.

  2. Continue reading and taking notes on A.3.1, all of it, pages 149 - 172

     • • This course is equivalent to a college level class. This assignment is not optional, it is an expectation of a student who wishes to find success at this level.

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Tuesday 9/23/2025

Focus: 

1. A.3.1: The quality of training design and program design are essential elements in developing a safe and effective program for improving health or performance.

Bell Question:

1. You will be given your work from last class in which you:

   1. • Identified the skills needed by a hockey player

      • Identified the types of physical conditioning hockey players need.

2. Today your group will create a 5 month training schedule for a Boston Bruin. You must:

   1. • Break up the off-season into chunks of time

      • Identify what the player must do during those chunks

      • Justify why the player should be doing the things during those chunks

      • Justify the progression of training activities.

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. After time is given to work on the group task, we will discuss how to structure a training program.

2. Students will then work on the NHL Season and Periodization assignment, given in Google Classroom.

3. We will then discuss periodization

   • • I will work through the periodization slides of my Topic A.3.1 Lecture Notes

Assignments:

• 1. Finish answering the questions on the NHL Season Periodization assignment.

  2. Continue reading and taking notes on A.3.1, all of it, pages 149 - 172

     • • This course is equivalent to a college level class. This assignment is not optional, it is an expectation of a student who wishes to find success at this level.

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Friday 9/19/2025

Focus: 

1. A.2.2: Macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) provide sources of energy to maintain body functions during growth, rest and physical activity.

   • • Energy content of macronutrients

     • Types of fat molecules

     • Protein catabolism and anabolism

       1. • Complete proteins vs incomplete proteins

2. A.3.1: The quality of training design and program design are essential elements in developing a safe and effective program for improving health or performance.

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question, get into test-taking seats

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. Students will begin class by taking the A.2.2 quiz.

2. After the quiz we will then begin discussing A.3.1

   • • I will work through the first 18 slides of my Topic A.3.1 Lecture Notes

3. We will then start an activity that focuses on a training program for hockey players:

   • The Boston Bruins played their last game on April 15, 2025 and they reported to training camp this past Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Their offseason lasted 5 months. With the members of your group:

     • • Identify the skills needed by a hockey player

       • Identify the types of physical conditioning hockey players need.

       • Design a training plan for the offseason of a hockey player

Assignments:

• 1. Continue reading and taking notes on A.3.1, all of it, pages 149 - 172

     • • This course is equivalent to a college level class. This assignment is not optional, it is an expectation of a student who wishes to find success at this level.

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Friday 9/19/2025

Focus: 

1. A.2.2: Macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) provide sources of energy to maintain body functions during growth, rest and physical activity.

   • • Energy content of macronutrients

     • Types of fat molecules

     • Protein catabolism and anabolism

       1. • Complete proteins vs incomplete proteins

2. A.3.1: The quality of training design and program design are essential elements in developing a safe and effective program for improving health or performance.

Bell Question:

1. No Bell Question, get into test-taking seats

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. Students will begin class by taking the A.2.2 quiz.

2. After the quiz we will then begin discussing A.3.1

   • • I will work through the first 18 slides of my Topic A.3.1 Lecture Notes

3. We will then start an activity that focuses on a training program for hockey players:

   • The Boston Bruins played their last game on April 15, 2025 and they reported to training camp this past Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Their offseason lasted 5 months. With the members of your group:

     • • Identify the skills needed by a hockey player

       • Identify the types of physical conditioning hockey players need.

       • Design a training plan for the offseason of a hockey player

Assignments:

• 1. Continue reading and taking notes on A.3.1, all of it, pages 149 - 172

     • • This course is equivalent to a college level class. This assignment is not optional, it is an expectation of a student who wishes to find success at this level.

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Wednesday 9/17/2025

Focus: 

1. A.2.2: Macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) provide sources of energy to maintain body functions during growth, rest and physical activity.

   • • Energy content of macronutrients

     • Types of fat molecules

     • Protein catabolism and anabolism

       1. • Complete proteins vs incomplete proteins

2. A.3.1: The quality of training design and program design are essential elements in developing a safe and effective program for improving health or performance.

Bell Question:

3. Please grab a textbook from the bookcase and open to page 92

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will review carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Discussions will involve:

   • • Energy content of all molecules

     • Types, structures and functions of carbohydrates

     • Different types of fat molecules

     • Role of proteins and amino acids

       1. • Differences between complete and incomplete protein

2. We will then start an activity that focuses on a training program.

3. We will then begin discussing A.3.1

   • • I will work of my Topic A.3.1 Lecture Notes

Assignments:

• 1. Prepare for a quiz on Topic A.2.2, to be given on Friday, 9/19

  2. Continue reading and taking notes on A.3.1, all of it, pages 149 - 172

     • • This course is equivalent to a college level class. This assignment is not optional, it is an expectation of a student who wishes to find success at this level.

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Monday 9/15/2025

Focus: 

1. Review of IA Rubric

2. Macronutrients and Athlete Diet Plans

Bell Question:

3. Do not unsubmit your Practice IA, but open it up.

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will start class by using the new IA rubric and going over your practice IA work.

2. We will then begin work on the Macronutrients and Athlete Meal Plans assignment

   • If time permits we will discuss student findings and link this to the functions of specific macronutrients

     • 1. Metabolism of Macronutrients Notes

Assignments:

• 1. Begin reading and taking notes on A.3.1, all of it, pages 149 - 172

     • • This course is equivalent to a college level class. This assignment is not optional, it is an expectation of a student who wishes to find success at this level.

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Thursday 9/11/2025

Focus: 

1. Macronutrients Introduction

2. Heart Rate Recovery and Breathing Methods Practice IA Lab - Lab Write-Up (continued)

Bell Question:

3. We will start with a Macronutrients Introduction activity

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will discuss basic facts about the four macronutrients.

2. Students will then be given the remaining time to work on the Heart Rate Recovery and Breathing Methods Practice IA Template 

   • • This has all of the components of an IA and students will have the block to work on it.

Assignments:

• 1. Complete the Heart Rate Recovery and Breathing Methods Practice IA Template - Due on Monday 9/15

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Tuesday 9/9/2025

Focus: Heart Rate Recovery and Breathing Methods Practice IA Lab - Lab Write-Up

Bell Question:

1. We will get straight into the practice IA, no Bell Question.

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will discuss PAR-Q and IA safety precautions.

2. We will then look over a past IA.

3. Students will then begin completing the Heart Rate Recovery and Breathing Methods Practice IA Template 

   • • This has all of the components of an IA and students will have the block to work on it.

Assignments:

• 1. You will be given block time on Thursday to work on the IA template and then the due date will be Monday 9/15.

     • • You can also be working on this for homework.

  2. Finish reading and taking notes on A.2.2

     • • This course is equivalent to a college level class. This assignment is not optional, it is an expectation of a student who wishes to find success at this level.

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Friday 9/5/2025

Focus: Heart Rate Recovery and Breathing Methods Practice IA Lab

Bell Question:

1. What are the 3 things a good research question should demonstrate?

2. What should a research question include?

3. What is wrong with the folowing research question?

   • What are the effects of sports on human health?

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will continue the Controlled Breathing Methods and Heart Rate Recovery Practice IA Lab.

   • • Add your data to the class data table

     • How will we know whether or not Controlled Breathing Methods impact heart rate recovery?

Assignments:

• 1. Begin reading and taking notes on A.2.2

     • • This course is equivalent to a college level class. This assignment is not optional, it is an expectation of a student who wishes to find success at this level.

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Wednesday 9/3/2025

Focus: Curriculum Outline / Book Distribution / IA Discussion & Practice IA Lab

Bell Question:

1. While I am taking attendance, please write the following information on the index card given to you.

   • • Your name and the name by which you want to be called, if the two differ

     • The pronouns you prefer

     • What level biology class did you take and who was your teacher?

     • WHY you are taking IB SEHS.

     • Sports you play and/or health related activities you enjoy doing

     • Anything you would like me to know about you as a learner or as a person.

Today's In-Class Class Tasks:

1. We will start class by discussing the Course Outline and Expectations

2. We will then discuss what an IA is and begin the Controlled Breathing Methods and Heart Rate Recovery Practice IA Lab.

Assignments:

• 1. Begin reading and taking notes on A.2.2

     • • This course is equivalent to a college level class. This assignment is not optional, it is an expectation of a student who wishes to find success at this level.

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