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Welcome to the Resistance Training for Teens teaching resource!
Resistance Training for Teens (RT4T) is an evidence-based foundational resistance training program designed by the University of Newcastle in collaboration with the NSW Department of Education. It aims to improve adolescents’ muscular fitness, body composition and resistance training skill competency, including squat and push-up technique.
Teachers can use this resource to support the delivery of the program during school sport, Physical Education (PE) or Physical Activity and Sports Studies (PASS).
Using this resources
Using this resources
This resource was developed as part of the Resistance Training for Teens research project and remains available to support teachers in delivering resistance training programs.
Some information may have changed since the resource was developed. Teachers should adapt the resource to suit their students and school context and ensure activities meet current NSW Department of Education Weight lifting and resistance training guidelines and relevant NESA curriculum requirements.
Introduction to RT for Teens
Introduction to RT for Teens
Watch this 2 minute video to learn more about the Resistance Training for Teens program.
Download the Teacher handbook
Download the Teacher handbook
In the Teacher handbook you will find:
Research team contacts.
An overview of the Resistance Training for Teens program.
Literature on Resistance Training for Teens.
The 8-week theory unit outline and lesson plans (ppt slides and worksheets listed below).
The 8-week practical unit and lessons plans.
PowerPoint slides and Worksheets for 8-week Theoretical unit
Download the slides using PowerPoint and the worksheets in Word to make sure it is all in the correct formatting.
Energiser breaks for during the Theoretical lessons
Energiser breaks for during the Theoretical lessons
Download the slides using PowerPoint to make sure it is all in the correct formatting.
Resistance Training for Teens practical session structure
Resistance Training for Teens practical session structure
Practical session structure:
Warm-up: Fast start games and dynamic stretching (~5 mins)
RT skill development: GymFit circuit- teacher or student led (~20-25 mins)
RT skill application: Choice of Workout of the Day, GameFit or FunFit (~10-15 mins)
Cool down: Static stretching (~5 mins).
Resistance Training for Teens app
Resistance Training for Teens app
Watch this video to learn more about the Resistance Training for Teens app.
We encourage teachers to use the teacher version (tablet) of this app so students do not have to use their smartphone in class.
Upload the RT for Teens app guide to get started!
We encourage teachers to collect fitness test data at the start and at the end of RT for Teens to explore students' progress over time. If you cannot use the RT4T app, upload the RT4T fitness test data sheet to keep track of this information.
We encourage you to integrate the SAAFE principles in your sessions
We encourage you to integrate the SAAFE principles in your sessions
Watch this video to find out more about the SAAFE principles and how you can integrate them when teaching RT for Teens.
Structure of a practical RT for Teens session
Structure of a practical RT for Teens session
Watch this video to find out more about the structure of a practical RT for Teens session.
What about your technique: Does it look right?
In this video we discuss the importance of maintaining correct body alignment during exercise.
Download the resources below to train additional staff at your school!
Download the resources below to train additional staff at your school!
Contact details
Contact details
RT4T Research Team:
Email: RTforTeens@newcastle.edu.au (this email may not by monitored)
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