Weight Training

Students practice gaining strength by weightlifting.  In this physical education lesson, students discuss ways to safely build muscle by examining the parts of their body they will be using in the weight-room.  Students utilize a workout...

Mixtures, weighted percentages, and varying speeds make problem solving difficult. The resource give learners a strategy for tackling these types of problems effectively. 

Ninth graders conduct an experiment demonstrating what happens when a train hits a car using easily accessible materials. They calculate momentum, velocity, and distance using the appropriate formulas. Then they write an incident report...

One style of training does not fit all! From weight training to interval and high-intensity workouts, expose your young athletes to various methods of training, and help them discover which type will help them best establish a healthy...

Use this presentation to review the three main types of physical strength, how strength is required in various sports, and ways to go about training to improve strength. The presentation also details one particular method of gaining...

Muscular endurance is a key element for proficient athletic performance in most sporting activities. Illustrate the effects of improved muscular endurance and explain to your class how FID (frequency, intensity, duration) and other...

Body Mass Index calculator measures the amount of body fat based on height and weight.

Middle schoolers research the relationship between physical activity and the prevention of illness, disease and premature death. Students understand that working out regularly will increase muscular strength, endurance and improve many...

Students examine the importance of physical activity and positive reasons for weight training. They analyze and discuss a famous ad, read and summarize an article, and identify the benefits of resistance training.

In this systems of equations learning exercise, students solve 5 multiple choice problems. Students write and solve a system of equations given a word problem about trains, speed, cost of food, etc.