Lesson Activity Muscular Strength and Endurance
This Activity will help you meet these educational goals:

Exercise—You will participate in physical activities that get you moving.
21st Century Skills—You will apply creativity and innovation.
Directions
Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.

Activity
Read this knowledge article to prepare for this activity and keep it handy as you complete the lesson.

Question 1

Strength Training for the Lower Body

Complete the lower-body exercises in the knowledge article, "Muscular Strength and Endurance." Do all the exercises in order, starting with the bent-over leg lift and ending with the bent-knee dead lift. Read the directions and study the pictures of the exercises before you begin. Be sure to complete the recommended number of sets and repetitions for each exercise.

Part A
Which muscles did you exercise in this session? Had you ever exercised them before? If so, how?

Font Sizes

Characters used: 0 / 15000
Part B
How do you use these muscles in your everyday life? What daily activities do you complete that mimic the movements of these exercises?
What challenges did you face during this session? Were there particular exercises that were difficult to complete? If so, what were they? If you did not face difficulty, why do you think
Were there any exercises that you completed more easily than others? If so, which ones? Why were some exercises easier than others?

Complete the arm exercises in the knowledge article. Do all the exercises in order, starting with bicep curls and ending with the one-arm triceps push-up. Read the directions and study the pictures of the exercises before you begin. Be sure to complete the recommended number of sets and repetitions for each exercise.

Part A
Which muscles did you exercise in this activity? Had you ever exercised them before? If so, how?
How do you use these muscles in your everyday life? What daily activities do you complete that mimic the movements of these exercises?
What challenges did you face during this session? Were there particular exercises that were difficult to complete? If so, what were they? If you did not face difficulty, why do you think that is?

Were there any exercises that you completed more easily than others? If so, which ones? Why were some exercises easier than others?

Complete the back and shoulder exercises in the knowledge article. Do all the exercises in order, starting with rows and ending with the front raise. Read the directions and study the pictures of the exercises before you begin. Be sure to complete the recommended number of sets and repetitions for each exercise.

Which muscles did you exercise in this session? Had you ever exercised them before? If so, how?

How do you use these muscles in your everyday life? What daily activities do you complete that mimic the movements of these exercises?

What challenges did you face during this session? Were there particular exercises that were difficult to complete? If so, what were they? If you did not face difficulty, why do you think that is?

Were there any exercises that you completed more easily than others?

Complete the chest and abdominal exercises in the knowledge article. Do all the exercises in order starting with the chest press and ending with the vertical leg crunch. Read the directions and study the pictures of the exercises before you begin. Be sure to complete the recommended number of sets and repetitions for each exercise.
Which muscles did you exercise in this session? Had you ever exercised them before? If so, how?
How do you use these muscles in your everyday life? What daily activities do you complete that mimic the movements of these exercises
what challenges did you face during this session? Were there particular exercises that were difficult to complete? If so, what were they? If you did not face difficulty, why do you think that is?
Were there any exercises that you completed more easily than others? If so, which ones? Why were some exercises easier than others?
Part A
Create your own strength-building routine in the table below. Be sure to include at least two different exercises for each of the four muscle groups. The four muscle groups are the lower body, arms, back and shoulders, and chest and abdominals. Once you create your routine and record it in the table, you must complete the exercises in the routine. If you wish, find a friend or family member to join you for this workout to share what you have learned