IMPLEMENTING AN EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
By: John Applegate
GOAL:
To offer a specific period during gym class to teach younger students how they should be exercising as well as exercising with proper technique.
WHY IMPLEMENT AN EXERCISE PERIOD?
Teaches students why it’s important to exercise
Teaches proper technique Students learn exercises Learn that exercising can be fun Learn the proper weights to use
BENEFITS OF TEACHING STUDENTS EXERCISE AT A YOUNG AGE
Keeps students in shape Exercise reduces the risk of diseases Prevents an injury by learning
technique Helps with weight management Helps kids stay active Learn about the body and muscles
OBESITY
1 out of 3 adult americans are obese Causes:
Seditenary life style Poor diet No exercise
MARCY STANDARD WEIGHT BENCH WITH 80 LB WEIGHT SET
• Marcy Standard Weight Bench with 80 LB Weight Set• Purpose: to improve chest strength • Use/Value: to show students proper technique of bench press and build chest strength• Cost: $89.99• Source: www.sears.com
AB MACHINE Ab Coaster CS3000 seat moving along a
curved track to aid you in performing the abdominal lift motion
Purpose: help you exercise your abdominal muscles via a leg lift motion
Use/Value: students will be able to get a good abdominal workout
Cost: $1499.95Source: www.power-systems.com
INSANITY
Insanity 60 Day exercise
program teaching plyometric drills on top of nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance, and ab and core training moves.
Purpose: show how important cardio is and how to maintain a healthy heart rate
INSANITY
Use/Value: Students will learn importance on cardio, learn how to maintain a heart rate and get a good workout
Cost: $119.85 Source: www.beachbody.com
LEG MACHINE
Body-Solid Pro Dual Leg Extension Leg Curl Machine
Purpose: Build quad and hamstring strength
Use/Value: students will learn how to properly do both exercises and build leg muscles
Cost: $2,735.00 Source: livewellsports.com
BACK AND BICEP MACHINE
Body Solid Pro ClubLine Lat Pulldown Mid Row Machine - 210 lb Weight Stack
Pull down bar and a row bar propelled by a pulley system with a selection of weights
Purpose: Build back and bicep strength
BACK AND BICEP MACHINE
Use/Value: Students will use this to build back and bicep muscles as well as learn good form and proper weight to use
Cost: $1617.00 Source: www.exercise-equipment-
parts.com
TOTAL COSTMarcy Standard Weight Bench: $89.99
+ Ab Coaster CS3000: $1,499.95
+Insanity 60 day program: $119.85
+Body-Solid Pro Dual Leg Extension Leg Curl Machine: $2,735.00
+Body Solid Pro ClubLine Lat Pulldown Mid Row Machine: $1617.00
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$6,061.79
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