Personal Trainer Fifth Grade Web quest Created by Bethany Miller and Tommy Rodgers

Introduction

So you say it's time to get in shape.  However, you are not sure how to go about it.  Let "Personal Trainer" help you discover the different ways you can develop a complete fitness program.

Task

Your mission, if you choose to except is to  design your own personal fitness routine.  This routine should be a weekly program that incorporates the following components: cardio respiratory, flexibility, strength and endurance activities to create a balanced fitness program.  While on this mission you should think about the resources available to you and your busy schedule. 

Process

Use books, magazines, internet and expert interviews to create your fitness program.  Click on the Amateur-Sports web page first to get an idea of what your weekly plan should look like.

1. Find 3 cardio respiratory exercises you enjoy.

2. Find 3 stretches to increase the flexibility in your lower
   body.

3. Find 3 stretches to increase the flexibility in your upper
   body.

4. Find 3 strength or endurance exercises for your lower
   body.

5. Find 3 strength or endurance exercises for your upper
   body.

Mix and match the information from above to create your weekly fitness plan.

Resources

Amateur sports

PE central

Calories burned during exercise

Importance of exercise

PE Weblinks

Kid info health

Evaluation

What is cross training?

What are the four components of fitness that you used?

Why should your program include exercises from all fitness components?

Conclusion

What have you learned from completing this project?

Now that you have designed your personal fitness plan, how will you implement it and evaluate your progress?