A Web Quest for Physical Fitness ~ Look like a Rock Star
Everyday on MTV you see Rock, Rap, and Pop Music Stars with bodies that look as if they were chiseled from stone. Were they naturally born with the genes to provide for these hard bodies?
In order to maintain their attractive figures they need to work long and hard both in and out of the gym. Usher, Fergie, Pink, and Justin T. do not maintain their physiques by sitting in front of Play Station, Xbox, or watching themselves dance and sing on MTV. It takes time and hard work to develop and maintain their physical appearance and endurance to perform as well as look and feel good.
Since your Kindergarten year in elementary school you have learned the importance of physical fitness through skill work, drills, and game play. Now you will learn how to incorporate everything you have learned related to fitness into a fitness program to help you live a healthy lifestyle.
What does it take to perform and look like a Pop Star? What type of workout do I need to perform to develop and maintain physical fitness?
Tasks - In this exercise you will be responsible for researching and taking notes on the topic of Health Fitness, create an infographic defining Health Fitness, and create a workout program to develop, improve, and maintain your fitness level. All of these tasks will require that you work cooperatively with a partner.
Helpful Information for the Project
Components of Health Fitness
Sample Infographics
· Sample 1
· Sample 2
· Sample 3
· Sample 4
Exercise Portion of Project
Choose ONE component of Health Fitness and develop a workout program that you can perform to improve that component. Then create a spreadsheet to track your workout plan and chart your progress. See links to sample workout sheets below. You should only use these as a guide to develop your own personal fitness record sheet.
Sample Workout Sheets
· Sample 1
· Sample 2
· Sample 3
Research
You will find the answers for the project in the pages of this Web Quest, worksheets you received during class, google and links provided.
Project
I. Notebook Questions
Final draft must be typed with both names and rubric. Make sure all of the answers are complete and detailed!
1. What components of fitness do I need to incorporate into my workout program to develop and maintain physical fitness?
2. Why are each of these components of a workout important to become and stay physically fit?
3. How often do I need to workout?
4. How long should I workout?
5. What exercises should I perform?
6. How hard should I workout?
II. Infographic
Place both names on the rubric with infographic behind rubric.
Use Microsoft Publisher or Microsoft Word to create an infographic explaining the four components of fitness. Use stock clipart to acquire images for your infographic.
III. Elements of a Workout Program
Place both names on rubric with entire workout program behind.
· Frequency (how often)
· Duration (how long)
· Mode (what activity you do)
· Intensity (THR levels)
1. List and define the four components of Health Fitness.
2. List at least 6 different exercises that can be performed to develop, improve, or help maintain each component of Health Fitness.
3. List and define the 4 elements that should be incorporated into an exercise workout program. (from above)
IV. Workout Sheet
1. Create a sheet that you will use to track the progress of the workouts.
a. Remember, it needs to relate to your goal (cardiovascular, muscular strength/endurance, etc.)
You will present your infographic and exercise program to the class using the Smartboard. Make sure to practice ahead and NOT read off the Smartboard.
Evaluation - You will be graded according to the following rubrics. There are 66 possible points for this Web Quest. All areas will be graded as a group. Choose your partner wisely!
· Notebook Study Questions Rubric
Resources - Below you will find a number of links to sites with information to help you create your own workout plan. Use these resources to develop a workout plan that includes all of the following elements.
Elements of a Workout Program
· Duration
· Mode
Mode (types of exercise)
Aerobic Exercise - Cardiovascular
Strength Training - Muscular strength and endurance exercises
Flexibility -Stretching and warm-up exercises
Fitrex Exercise Library - Over 1000 exercises categorized by muscle group with descriptions and videos. Some sample video links below.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You now have a better understanding of what it takes to develop and maintain the body of a Rock Star. In this assignment you learned the meaning of Health Fitness and the importance of each component that is needed to develop the whole person. You can now identify several exercises for each component of Health Fitness and develop a workout program including all required elements using the exercises you researched.
MY PERSONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS PLAN
6th Grade
You need to create a fitness plan for yourself that you can do for one month this summer. Make sure you take the time to think about all of the concepts we discussed in class and fit them into your lifestyle and likes/dislikes.