Dakota State University

College of Education
Lifting Unit
Name:

Joshua Licht

Grade Level: High School

School: Higley High School
Date:

4/7/15

Time:8:20-9:10 AM
Reflection from prior lesson:
Last lesson the students were tested on the three main lifts of bench, squat, and power cleans. The students
did about as well as I had expected. There is definitely a lot of room for improvement.
Standards:
Arizona State Standards
-Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical
activities
-Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the
learning and performance of physical activities.
-Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Lesson Objectives:
At the end of this lesson the student will be able to demonstrate the proper technique for bench.

Materials Needed:
Gym clothes, close toed shoes, and weights.
Contextual Factors/ Learner Characteristics:
This class is made up of both boys and girls ranging from 9th grade to 12th grade. The level of skill varies
greatly from student to student. The students in this class come from all different nationalities, and it is
extremely diverse. There are no kids in the class with disabilities.
A. The Lesson

1. Introduction (10 Minutes)

Getting Attention

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Attendance will be taken and students will dress out.

Four students will be chosen to set up the racks for todays lifts.
The students will meet in the weight room and we will quickly go over what was covered
the previous day.
After I will show the proper form for power clean. Also discussing that power clean is
one of the more difficult lifts to master.
Content Delivery (35 minutes)
After we have reviewed the material from the previous lesson, the students will be split
into 2 groups.
The groups will be split evenly and will each have a coordinating teacher observing
them during each lift. Group A with Coach Zubey and Group B with Coach Licht.
The students will imitate the demonstration given to them at the beginning of class.
Closure (10 Minutes)
Go over the things that were taught and give the students an idea of what will be done the
following day.
Send students into the locker room to get dressed out.

B. Assessments Used
Assessment will be done in the form of visual observations, and verbal and visual directions will be given
when a student is doing an activity incorrectly.
C. Differentiated Instruction
In order to accommodate for the students that are more behind than the rest of the class, the amount of
weight placed upon the bar will be lighter. They will also be given assistance through a spotter so that the
weight is better balanced and smooth during the lifting period.
D. Resources
Eddy Zubey