Principles of muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular conditioning. Develops skills for setting personal fitness goals while incorporating flexibility and stretching techniques for injury prevention.
A high-energy 60-minute tumbling lesson focused on intermediate to advanced floor skills including walkovers, handsprings, and aerials. Includes a comprehensive coach guide, visual drills, and a student progress tracker.
Students differentiate between eustress and distress, analyze the biological mechanism of the HPA axis through a video, and conduct a self-experiment ('Cortisol Control Lab') to test meditation and movement as stress-reduction strategies.
A movement-based physical health lesson where students investigate how different physical activities (aerobic, stretching, and breathing) impact their heart rate and perceived energy levels through 'Body Battery' stations.
Final synthesis project where students design, justify, and prepare to execute a personalized 4-week training cycle based on the curriculum principles.
Focuses on advanced periodization, specifically Daily Undulating Periodization (DUP), and the science of exercise selection to drive continued adaptation.
Technical mastery of the 'Big Three' (Squat, Bench, Deadlift) with emphasis on safety, setup, and heavy load mechanics.
Comprehensive review of Part 1 concepts and a practical skills audit to clear students for the advanced compound lifts of Part 2.
Transition from bodyweight to external resistance, focusing on barbell handling, safety rack setup, and maintaining primal mechanics under load.
Focuses on dynamic warm-ups, joint range of motion (mobility), and postural stability to prepare the body for external load and prevent injury.
Focuses on macronutrients, hydration, and timing strategies to fuel workouts and optimize recovery for high school athletes.
Introduction to major muscle groups, their technical origin/insertion points, and the biomechanics of muscle contractions (concentric, eccentric, isometric).
Covers the mechanics of the Push, Pull, Lunge, and Carry patterns, focusing on postural integrity and multi-planar movement.
Focuses on the mechanics of the Squat and Hinge patterns, establishing the foundation for lower body power and structural health.
Focuses on weight room safety, professional etiquette, and the critical mechanics of spotting to ensure a safe training environment.
Planning and organizational resources for the 16-week Iron Academy curriculum, including the master week-by-week outline.
A high-energy introduction to line dancing focused on the Cha Cha Slide. This lesson covers room configuration, basic movement patterns, and group synchronization while prioritizing accessibility and confidence.
A comprehensive lesson for 3rd graders focused on maintaining physical and mental wellness during winter through indoor movement, cooperative games, and mindfulness. Students will learn self-regulation techniques and simple exercises to boost energy when outdoor play is restricted.
A comprehensive lesson designed to help 3rd graders stay active and focused indoors during winter. Students will learn physical movement strategies and mindfulness techniques to manage their energy levels when outdoor play is restricted.
Students will critically evaluate fitness industry trends, debunk common exercise myths, and learn to identify credible sources for health information.
Students will analyze the components of fitness, apply the FITT principle to create a personalized training program, and explore the psychological impacts of regular exercise.
Explores the social and environmental consequences of substance use in school and guides students through a restorative reflection process for re-entry.
Focuses on the physiological and neurological impact of nicotine, vapes, and THC on the developing teenage brain and body.
A high-energy PE lesson where students discover that exercise can be anything from hiking to dancing, culminating in a movement-based BINGO game.
A 4th-6th grade PE and Science crossover lesson where students explore elastic potential energy through physical movements and gym-based experiments. Students identify 'load' and 'explode' phases in jumping, throwing, and stretching to understand how energy transforms.
Students explore how physical activity triggers the release of endorphins, acting as a natural mood booster, and create a 'menu' of accessible ways to get moving.
A parent workshop focused on identifying digital tools and community resources to improve family physical and mental health. Participants will explore wellness apps and set concrete goals for their families.
A comprehensive 3rd-grade lesson designed to help students maintain physical and mental energy during winter through indoor movement, mindfulness, and self-regulation strategies. Students will engage in high-energy movement missions and calming mindfulness exercises to stay alert and balanced.
Students learn how to fuel their bodies and keep them moving while mastering the art of rest and emotional balance. Includes interactive discussions, goal-setting, and practical habit-building activities.
This lesson helps 3rd Grade students maintain physical and mental energy during winter through indoor movement, cooperative games, and mindfulness techniques. Students learn to self-regulate and improve focus when outdoor play is limited.
A 30-minute SPARK-inspired physical education lesson for grades K-5 focused on Hispanic cultural dances, games, and music, designed for small spaces.
A fun, active challenge to get students moving through a cardio-focused bingo game. Students track their progress and earn rewards for staying active.
A high-energy physical education lesson where students simulate the respiratory systems of humans and fish through a fast-paced game of tag, exploring adaptations like lungs and gills.
A math-integrated health lesson where students calculate elapsed time to reach a cumulative goal of 60 minutes of daily activity, identifying "hidden pockets" of time in their daily schedules.
A 3rd-grade PE and Science integration lesson where students simulate the treacherous upstream journey of salmon through an obstacle course while learning about life cycles, adaptations, and instinct.
Students will discover the heart's role as a powerful muscle and simulate the circulatory system's delivery of oxygen and removal of waste through a high-energy role-play game.
A quick and engaging lesson designed to help middle school students understand the importance of self-care and develop their own personalized routines for mental and physical well-being.
A high-performance psychology lesson for athletes and PE students exploring why 'over-thinking' mechanics leads to choking and how an external focus on targets improves consistency. Students participate in a live experiment to test internal vs. external focus theories.
A Physical Education and Sports Medicine lesson exploring the psychological benefits of movement versus traditional exercise. Students analyze Jake Tyler's TEDx talk on depression and design a one-week movement plan focused on mental clarity and intention rather than physical metrics.
This lesson focuses on personal hygiene, sleep, and nutrition during puberty. Students watch an informative video and then design a realistic 24-hour self-care routine, incorporating essential habits like skin care, exercise, and adequate rest.
Students analyze the difference between adaptive and maladaptive coping strategies for stress, focusing on the long-term impacts of substances versus the benefits of physical activity.
Students will debunk health myths related to cost and access while designing a 1-day itinerary using only free or low-cost resources. The lesson centers on a video about the body-mind connection and the accessibility of healthy habits.
This lesson explores the biological and psychological links between daily habits—such as diet, exercise, and screen time—and brain function. Students will watch a video on brain health, categorize habits into 'Brain Fuel' or 'Brain Drain,' and set a personal goal for the week.
A comprehensive health lesson for middle school students exploring the biological and psychological dangers of crash dieting versus sustainable health, centered around a classic Full House video clip.
