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How to Add Strength and Resistance Training to Any High School PE Class

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Title:

How to Add Strength and Resistance Training to Any High School PE Class

URL:

https://blog.shapeamerica.org/2019/09/how-to-add-strength-and-resistance-training-to-any-high-school-pe-class/

Content Source:

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SHAPE America

Type:

Informational Material

Overview:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that teenagers do strength skills three times a week. It can be tricky to incorporate strength training while engaging students in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and keeping their heart rate up. This informational material provides some tips for adding strength and resistance training to your high school PE class.

Content Standard(s):

Physical Education PE (2019) Grade: 9-12 Beginning Kinesiology - Level 2	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.
Physical Education PE (2019) Grade: 9-12 Strength and Conditioning - Level 1	SC-3.2) Explain skills required for planning an individual strength and conditioning workout program.
Physical Education PE (2019) Grade: 9-12 Strength and Conditioning - Level 1	SC-5.1) Discuss how participation in a strength and conditioning program will assist in developing positive self-image and awareness.

Tags:

conditioning, strength, weight training

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Author:	Ginger Aaron-Brush
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How to Add Strength and Resistance Training to Any High School PE Class