Health and Longevity Through Lifestyle: Lessons from Elevate Fitness Studio

Lesson Content

• Lesson Plan Template:

  CTE Lesson Plan

• CTE Course Info and Benchmark Notes

  
  

  Program Name (as applicable): Exercise Science

  Course Title: Exercise Science

  Course Number: 8417120

  Career Cluster: Health Science

  CIP Number: 0331050405

  Course Type: CAR-PREP-High School Career Preparatory Program

  CTE Standard(s) or benchmarks

  CTE-HLTH.912.8417120.4.3 - Compare and contrast lifestyle factors that improve health and increase longevity.

  CTE-HLTH.912.8417120.7.1 Describe the characteristic of a positive client experience.

• Unit Outline

  
  

  This lesson is designed to be used with the case study, “Elevate Fitness Studio.” See CPALMS resource ID# 220168.

• Career Connection

  
  

  This lesson helps students build exercise science industry knowledge by comparing lifestyle factors that improve health and increase longevity. In small groups, students will research and evaluate the effectiveness of these factors and their impact on health. Collaborative activities will develop teamwork skills and promote the exchange of information through written, verbal, and non-verbal forms of communication, enabling students to convey their ideas effectively to their audience.

  In the domain of critical thinking, students will analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of various lifestyle factors on health and longevity. They will assess evidence and draw well-supported conclusions. This process will enhance their problem-solving skills and enable them to make informed decisions based on research and data.

  In the domain of communication, students will enhance their interpersonal skills through collaborative work. They will learn to articulate their ideas effectively using various forms of communication, such as verbal presentations and digital media. These skills will enable them to convey complex concepts clearly, engage their audience, and cultivate meaningful interactions.

• Learning Objectives

  
  

  Students will be able to:

  • Identify key lifestyle factors that contribute to improved health and increased longevity, such as diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management.
  • Compare different lifestyle factors, evaluating their importance and effectiveness in promoting health and longevity.
  • Describe how fitness centers can promote different lifestyle factors through positive client experiences.
  • Develop a multimedia presentation that showcases key lifestyle factors contributing to improved health and increased longevity.

• Prior Knowledge

  
  

  Students should be familiar with/able to:

  • Exercise science terms such as physical and mental health, wellness, nutrition, weight management, longevity, stress management, and exercise options.
  • Participation in small groups, including how to conduct research.
  • Create a multimedia presentation.

• Guiding Questions

  
  
  • What are some key lifestyle factors that impact health and longevity?
  • What are the positive and negative impacts of lifestyle choices?
  • What strategies can fitness centers implement to promote and support healthy lifestyle choices among their members?

• Procedure

  
  

  1. Prior to the lesson, the teacher can make copies of the file attachment entitled, “Client Expectation Survey: Health and Longevity Through Lifestyle.”

  2. As a lesson introduction, the teacher will ask the students to share their thoughts on what constitutes a positive client experience in the fitness industry.

  • • Each student will write one idea on a sticky note, which will then be posted on a designated board.
    • The teacher and students will discuss the ideas that the students wrote on the sticky notes.
    • The teacher will summarize the key ideas discussed, highlighting common themes and unique insights.

  3. As an introduction to the case study “Elevate Fitness Studio” and to set the stage for deeper exploration of what makes a positive client experience in the fitness industry, the teacher will pass out a copy of the file attachment entitled, “Client Expectation Survey: Health and Longevity Through Lifestyle.”

  4. The students will complete the survey to clarify their expectations and needs when signing up for fitness studios. Once the surveys are completed, have students briefly discuss their responses in small groups. This will allow them to compare their expectations and needs with their peers.

  5. Next, the teacher will distribute the case study, “Elevate Fitness Studio,” (see CPALMS Resource ID # 220168). The students can read the case study silently. After reading the case study, the teacher will ask students to summarize the scenario in the case study.

  6. Afterwards, the teacher can pose the following questions to the whole group and allow the students to briefly discuss:

  • • What specific factors contribute to a positive client experience at Elevate Fitness Studio?
    • How can Stephanie and Serena effectively gather and utilize customer feedback to improve their services?
    • How should Stephanie and Serena weigh the costs and benefits of expanding the studio versus using a reservation system?
    • What innovative ideas could Elevate Fitness Studio implement to enhance client satisfaction without significantly raising membership fees?

  7. Afterwards, the teacher can connect the survey results to the case study by posing the following questions for students to briefly discuss in groups:

  • • What are some important factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle?
    • Why do people join fitness center or gyms?
    • How do gyms or fitness centers assist members in maintaining a healthy lifestyle?

  8. The teacher can set the student activity's purpose by telling the students they will collaborate in small groups to analyze and compare lifestyle factors that enhance health and increase longevity, as well as those which are detrimental to health and longevity.

  9. Next, explain to the students that the class will be split into groups of 4 to focus on researching a lifestyle factor that can increase or decrease longevity. For example, diet and nutrition habits, exercise, smoking, or weight management.

  • • Each presentation must include information about the lifestyle factor, examples, and the answer to the following question: "What strategy can Elevate Fitness Studio implement to that will encourage members to improve the lifestyle factor that your group researched?"
    • Each group will create a multimedia presentation about their selected topic.

  10. To bring the lesson to a close, the students will pair up with another group and present their multimedia presentation to each other. After the groups present to each other, they will write a short summary of how Elevate Fitness Studio can assist their members maintain healthy lifestyle habits.

  11. To ensure that the students understand how the lesson connects to their future career, the teacher can have a brief discussion so the students can share their insights into the following questions:

  • • What did you learn about your own health and lifestyle choices through this lesson?
    • How has this lesson influenced your perspective on maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
    • How can you apply the knowledge gained from this lesson to real-world situations in your future career?
    • What additional skills or knowledge do you think you need to develop to succeed in the exercise science industry?

  12. The students can then complete a quick write on a sticky note in response to one of the career connection questions and place it on a white board or poster board as an exit ticket out of the class.

• Teacher Notes

  
  
  • Depending upon time constraints, teachers can break this lesson into multiple lessons.
  • The questions listed after the closing activity could be used as an attention grabber or introduction for a subsequent lesson.