Cardio

Course Description 

The students will understand the knowledge of health and physical education concepts and skills to assume lifelong responsibility. The students will develop physical, social and emotional wellness. The students will learn and apply health promotion concepts and skills to support a healthy, active lifestyle. The students will recognize their present strengths and weaknesses and establish 2 or more goals with action plans to improve their fitness and nutrition levels. The students will do monthly reflections based on their caloric outtake, miles accumulated, duration and lap/mile times. The students will reflect on their accomplishments and setbacks.

Essential Learning Goals

1. Standard 3:  50%

1. The student will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to achieve a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. (cont’d)

2. Standard 4:  30%

1. The student will exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.

3. Standard 2: 20%

1. The student will apply knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics related to movement performance.

Major Assessment Evidence and Success Criterion

1. Operate all cardio machines and know the benefits each machine has to offer.

2. Completion of the pre, mid and post Fitnessgram Fitness Test to establish each individual's level of fitness in the areas of muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular, and flexibility.

3. Ability to recognize their strengths and weaknesses in their fitness/nutritional habits.

4. Monthly journaling and goal setting both short and long term.

5. Demonstration of basic knowledge of personal fitness concepts including THR, FITT principle, overload principle and fitness components.

6. Incorporate their fitness experience into a lifestyle change.

7. Demonstration of student engagement/citizenship in daily class activities.

Key Course Learning Experiences