Lesson Plan

Muscle Mechanics Plan

Students will apply their understanding of muscle mechanics to identify which muscle groups activate during jumping jacks, sit-ups, and push-ups through a targeted quiz. This session aims to reinforce key concepts and prepare students for deeper physical fitness discussions.

Understanding how muscles work in everyday movements builds foundational knowledge in physical fitness, supports healthy activity habits, and prepares students for deeper exploration of anatomy and wellness topics.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

2 minutes

Step 2

Quiz Administration

6 minutes

Step 3

Group Review & Discussion

3 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down Reflection

1 minute

Slide Deck

Inside Your Muscles

Welcome students and explain that this deck will help them see and name the muscles they’ll quiz on. Reference these visuals during the quiz session.

What Are Skeletal Muscles?

Define muscles and clarify we’re focusing on skeletal muscles that attach to bones and cause movement.

Key Muscle Groups

Point to each muscle on the diagram as you read the list aloud.

Muscles in Jumping Jacks

Explain how jumping jacks involve both arm and leg muscles, plus the core for balance.

Muscles in Sit-Ups

Highlight how sit-ups target the front of the body, focusing on flexion of the spine.

Muscles in Push-Ups

Show that push-ups are a compound movement working the chest, arms, and core.

Ready for the Quiz?

Invite students to refer back to these slides when answering the quiz questions.