Lesson Plan
Myth-Busting Fitness Session
Students will challenge common fitness myths through an engaging quiz, learn evidence-based truths, and practice critical evaluation of health claims.
Debunking myths fosters accurate fitness knowledge, promotes critical thinking, and encourages healthy behaviors in middle schoolers.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Rules
2 minutes
Step 2
Quiz Time!
7 minutes
Step 3
Class Debrief
4 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Common Fitness Myths
Myth 1: Crunches alone give you a six-pack
Myth 2: No pain, no gain
Myth 3: Sweating equals fat burning
Myth 4: Spot reduction works
Myth 5: Lifting weights makes you bulky
Myth 6: Carbs make you fat
Ready for the Fit or Myth? Quiz!
Quiz
Fit or Myth? Quiz
Discussion
Answer Key
