ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK2 (9-12) 14 :

BK-3.7) Design and put into effect a strength and conditioning program that develops balance in all muscle groups and supports a healthy, active lifestyle.

[PE] SC1 (9-12) 2 :

SC-1.2) Identify skills and components needed to design an individualized strength and conditioning program.

[PE] SC1 (9-12) 3 :

SC-2.1) Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in strength and conditioning.

[PE] SC1 (9-12) 4 :

SC-2.2) Identify skills and components an individual needs to participate successfully in strength and conditioning.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 2 :

SC-1.2) Exhibit proper fitness component techniques in strength and conditioning to achieve a desired level of health enhancement.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 4 :

SC-2.2) Model proper skills and demonstrate components for the specific lift or agility drills.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 9 :

SC-5.1) Assess a strength and conditioning program to show how it can be beneficial to an individual's health and the enjoyment of self-selected physical activities.

This resource includes informative material regarding leg strength training, specifically the hamstring muscles. In addition to tips and strategies to get the most out of a workout, this resource includes external links to videos, anatomy, and detailed training routines. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] SC1 (9-12) 1 :

SC-1.1) Describe physical fitness activities that contribute to the improvement of specific fitness components.

[PE] SC1 (9-12) 2 :

SC-1.2) Identify skills and components needed to design an individualized strength and conditioning program.

[PE] SC1 (9-12) 3 :

SC-2.1) Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in strength and conditioning.

[PE] SC1 (9-12) 4 :

SC-2.2) Identify skills and components an individual needs to participate successfully in strength and conditioning.

[PE] SC1 (9-12) 5 :

SC-3.1) Determine skills to increase health benefits while participating in strength and conditioning.

[PE] SC1 (9-12) 6 :

SC-3.2) Explain skills required for planning an individual strength and conditioning workout program.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 1 :

SC-1.1) Demonstrate necessary components of physical fitness to achieve a desired level of individual success while participating in fitness activities.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 2 :

SC-1.2) Exhibit proper fitness component techniques in strength and conditioning to achieve a desired level of health enhancement.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 4 :

SC-2.2) Model proper skills and demonstrate components for the specific lift or agility drills.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 7 :

SC-4.1) Demonstrate the techniques pertaining to strength and conditioning while showing personal responsibility and etiquette in a social setting.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 9 :

SC-5.1) Assess a strength and conditioning program to show how it can be beneficial to an individual's health and the enjoyment of self-selected physical activities.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 10 :

SC-5.2) Develop two types of strength and conditioning programs designed to enhance one's own current health and wellness to support a healthier family, classroom, and community.

This website is a detailed overview of muscles and muscle groups. By using the links, detailed exercises, stretches, and training notes are given. This would be a very helpful site for students as they are creating their own wellness and fitness plans. 

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] SC1 (9-12) 3 :

SC-2.1) Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in strength and conditioning.

[PE] SC1 (9-12) 8 :

SC-4.2) Develop a list of your personal actions and how they impact you, teammates, peers, and opponents.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 8 :

SC-4.2) Identify and describe examples of positive and negative behaviors while participating in a strength and conditioning program.

Steroids. They’ve caused global scandals. They’re banned in most athletic competitions. Yet the same properties that help elite athletes and bodybuilders improve performance also make steroids valuable for treating many illnesses and injuries, such as AIDS and cancer. So if steroids are used as medicine, they must be safe to use recreationally, right? Anees Bahji explores the effects of steroids.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] SC1 (9-12) 3 :

SC-2.1) Recognize unsafe situations related to participation in strength and conditioning.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 2 :

SC-1.2) Exhibit proper fitness component techniques in strength and conditioning to achieve a desired level of health enhancement.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 3 :

SC-2.1) Demonstrate safe and appropriate use and care of equipment and facilities for strength and conditioning.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 4 :

SC-2.2) Model proper skills and demonstrate components for the specific lift or agility drills.

[PE] SC2 (9-12) 7 :

SC-4.1) Demonstrate the techniques pertaining to strength and conditioning while showing personal responsibility and etiquette in a social setting.

This is a comprehensive unit plan for beginning weight lifting. This resource includes a block plan, detailed lesson plans, task cards, organizational plan, parent letter, skill charts, and assessments. This is a great tool for teachers as they are planning a weight training unit.