Lesson Plan

Personal Best Plan

Students will measure baseline fitness through quick assessments, engage in rotational fitness stations to challenge personal bests, and reflect to set SMART goals for improvement.

This lesson empowers 8th graders to track progress, build self-awareness, and foster healthy competition, laying groundwork for lifelong wellness habits.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Quick Cardio Quiz

5 minutes

Step 2

Fitness Score Stations

30 minutes

Step 3

Reflection Stretch

5 minutes

Step 4

Assessment & Goal Setting

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Beat Your Personal Best!

Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Explain that today's focus is challenging personal fitness records in fun, supportive stations.

Lesson Objectives

Read and explain each objective. Emphasize why tracking helps improve performance.

Fitness Station Overview

Briefly explain each station's activity and measurement criteria. Show where to find details in the guide.

Data Tracking Chart

Point out where students will log their baseline and target scores. Encourage neat and accurate entries.

SMART Goals Framework

Explain each SMART component with examples, e.g., 'Increase push-ups by 5 reps in two weeks.'

Next Steps

Guide students through recording scores and setting goals. Motivate them for the challenge ahead.

You’ve Got This!

End with energy and encourage students to cheer for each other during activities.

Lesson Plan

Personal Best Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Quick Cardio Quiz

Step 2

Fitness Score Stations

Step 3

Reflection Stretch

Step 4

Assessment & Goal Setting

Slide Deck

Beat Your Personal Best!

Lesson Objectives

Fitness Station Overview

Data Tracking Chart

SMART Goals Framework

Next Steps

You’ve Got This!

Warm Up

Activity

Cool Down

Can You Beat Your Personal Best?

Lori Danko