Lesson Plan
Which Workout Wins Plan
Students will analyze and compare different workout routines through polling and structured debates, then vote on the most effective routine based on health benefits and personal preferences.
This lesson builds critical thinking around physical fitness by having students evaluate and justify various workouts, reinforcing healthy lifestyle choices and collaborative discussion skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Group Polling
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Workout Types
10 minutes
Step 3
Station Debates
20 minutes
Step 4
Debate & Scoring
10 minutes
Step 5
Voting & Closure
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Workout Showdown: Which Workout Wins?
Objectives
Four Workout Categories
Cardiovascular Exercise
Strength Training
Flexibility Training
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Clarifications & Questions
Let the Debates Begin!

Warm Up


Activity


Rubric

