Body Toning

Welcome to class! I am so excited to have you in my class this semester. I look forward to getting to know each of you and helping you achieve your fitness goals. Strength training protects bone and muscle mass and makes you stronger and fitter, and you don't need to spend hours each day lifting weights. You can see significant improvement in your strength with just 2-3 sessions per week! PLEASE READ THROUGH THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE SO THAT YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS COURSE.

There are 2 parts to this course:

1.Online Coursework in Edgenuity = 50% of your grade. 

2. Workouts (reported in the last assignment in Edgenuity) = 50% of your grade.

*Grades update in PowerSchool every Wednesday morning. 

In order to earn credit for this class, you need to complete 40 strength training sessions (each session lasting at least 20 minutes) throughout the semester (20 for .25 credit).  I have created 2 workouts that you may use, and I have also linked below a collection of YouTube workouts you can do at home as well.  My workout #1 is a great place to start if you are new to strength training.  If you already have a routine that you are doing or strength workouts that you do, you may continue to do those if you like, or you may look through my video collection.  Please keep in mind that this is a strength and conditioning class, therefore cardiovascular/sporting activities will not count towards the workout requirements.

Sample Workouts:

Workout #1 is made up of exercises that can be done with your own body weight, and is a great beginner workout. 

Workout #2 includes the use of weights from the gym or at home. 

NOTE: There is no need to purchase weights if you don't have them! You can use water bottles, cans of food, partially fill up used, rinsed out milk/juice jugs with water or sand...get creative and make your own weights! 

HERE is a link to a collection of workouts you can do at home.

If you want to create your own workouts, here are some ideas and resources you can use:

HERE is a list of exercises you can do at Home using body weight only.

HERE is a list of exercises you can do with free weights at Home or the Gym.

HERE is a slideshow of exercises with videos you can do using machines at the Gym.

NOTE: There is no need to purchase weights if you don't have them! You can use water bottles, cans of food, partially fill up used, rinsed out milk/juice jugs with water or sand...get creative and make your own weights! 

Logging your Workouts:

You need to complete 40 strength training sessions throughout the semester for full credit (20 for quarter credit.) The last assignment in your course in Edgenuity is where you will report your strength training sessions. Please keep track of them so you can log them properly and accurately

*Please note that ther is a fitness log in Edgenuity you may use to help you keep track of your workouts if you want to use it. Using this log is optional, however. To receive credit for your workouts, you must report the total number completed in the last assignment in Edgenuity.

Here are some additional pieces of information that will help you be successful in this course:

• • How to Use the Student Progress Overview (*this one is SO helpful!)

  • How Do I Reattempt Work to Improve My Grade?

  • Am I on Pace?

  • UOS Onboarding Course

GRADING SCALE:

A  100-93 C+  77-79             D-   60-62

A-  92-90                C   73-76               F      0-59

B+ 87-89                C-   70-72

B   83-86                D+   67-69

B-  80-82                D    63-66