1. MODULE NAME: FitnessSafety:BodyweightSquatForm
Time Introduce
Module
Objective
1 min Learnerswill performaproperandsafe bodyweightsquatbyusingthe six basicsquatting
tips.
Benefits
Making exercisersfeelingcomfortable performinga bodyweightsquat
Ensure participantsafetyforfuture exercise andactivity
Educationon dominantlegmusclesandsquattechnique
Overview
Why we chose thistopic
Describe whata squatis,its purpose,and the importance of learning propersquat
form
Demonstrate asquat
Classvolunteersandparticipation
FeedbackandReview
Time Present
Content
Details Key Teaching Points
4 min Content:BodyweightSquat,Muscles
Stimulated,Importance,Tips
1. Feetshoulderwidthapart(or
slightlywider)
2. Knees&Toes facingthe same
direction
3. Tilthipsback and slowingbring
loweryourbodyto the ground
4. Legsare at a 90 degree angle
and kneesare notpass toes
5. Back straight,headand eyes
eitherdirectlyinfrontof you
6. Gradually,standback upfrom
squatposition
Visuals:PowerPointSlideandDemonstration
Examples:Asklearnerstocounthow many
timestheysitdownincludingusingthe
bathroom,sittingina chair,bendingdownto
pickup a bag, etc
Questions:Review stepsandactionswith
learners
Instructional Methods: Conversational;Mostly
Visual andKineticlearningapproaches
Time Learner
Practice
Instructions
2 min Instructorswill askclassto answerquestionaboutthe purpose of asquatand the safety
techniquesforpropersquatform.Instructorswill thengatheragroupof 5-10 volunteers
to applytechniqueslearnedinthe facilitationinanattempttodemonstrate abodyweight
squat.Classwill have freedomtoprovide feedbackbasedoff of the lecture during
participantdemonstrations.
Time Monitor
Performance
InterimGuidance
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Observe participants performthe bodyweightsquat
Correct anyproblemsandprovide guidance whennecessary
Recognize andcongratulate successful bodyweightsquat
Time Provide
Feedback
Observations
1 min Who didwell andwhytheydidwell
What to focuson
2. Tipsfor improvement
Time Summarize
Lesson
KeyPoints
1 min
Restate Objective
KeyTeachingPoints
Benefits