Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Weight Training
An introduction course to weight lifting focusing on proper technique and understanding the biomechanics involved in the exercises. Curriculum includes a calendar, lecture notes, suggested reading, and video demonstrations.
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Kids Health: Strength Training
Strength training isn't just for people wanting to develop larger muscles. This article discusses many of the benefits associated with weight training and how to determine your appropriate level of involvement. Links to related articles...
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Weight Training Safety
This article provides detailed information on weight-training and weight-lifting safety. The focus of the article is on safety tips, such as finding a teacher to train in the process, setting goals, and waiting until your body is ready...
Other
Frozen Ropes: Baseball and Softball Training
This site contains information on a baseball/softball training camp. Read up on the style of the training and how it has been successful in the past.
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List of Strength Training and Weight Training Workouts
Nutri Strategy provides a list of workouts for each particular muscle. This list is helpful when planning your strength training workouts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12 Exploration Series: Simulations: Physics: Astronaut Training Chamber
[Free Registration/Login Required] Uncover the relationship between weight and mass, on Earth and beyond.
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Get Big: Pain in the Mass
This site outlines the most common causes of injury when weight training.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dinosaur Train: Brachio Balance
Help the dinosaur eat the leaf! It's the Claw Stars vs. the Prehistoric Predators in this balancing game. Click on the correct dinosaurs to add them to the rope until the weight of your team equals the weight of the other team.
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Kids Health: Strength Training
TeensHealth help you answer the following questions on strength training: how do I get started?; "what are the dangers of strength training?"; and "what is a healthy routine?".
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The Training Station Inc.: Animated Exercise Examples
This resource contains over 100 animated exercise examples for weight training.
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: Weight Control & Healthy Living a to Z
NIDDK provides tips for becoming physically active and in-shape, the notes at this website are appropriate for students of all ages. Information is organized into several brief sections including: "Health Benefits of Physical Exercise,"...
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Getting Big: Safety
This site discusses safe weight training practices, such as working out with a partner and using safe equipment.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Rules of Weight Lifting
One of the best reasons to lift weights is to reduce your risk of injury in daily life by strengthening your muscles and bones. Follow these safety tips to learn the proper way to lift weights to avoid injury. Lessons, information,...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dinosaur Train Chow Time
Feed the hungry dinosaurs but make sure they are getting the right amount! Click and drag food to the scale until it's balanced.
Other
Get Big: The Seven Sacred Rules for Packing on Muscle
This site discusses seven rules to add bulk as one weight trains. It emphasizes safe practices.
Other
Turnstep: Aerobics Frequently Asked Questions
At this website from Turnstep, find brief responses to several questions on aerobic activity and training, workout intensity, exercise-related injury, proper eating, and ideal weight. Questions include: "What is aerobic exercise?" "How...
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Ask the Strength Coach
This site consists of a question and answer session by Steve Plisk, the strength coach for Yale. He addresses concerns that are common among high school age students.
US Department of Agriculture
Choose My Plate: How Many Calories Does Physical Activity Use?
This website has a chart showing how many calories a 154-pound, 5'10" male will burn while participating in various physical activities including hiking, walking, and swimming.
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Gardellini: Sports Medicine
Are you interested in Sports Medicine? The Sports Medicine site offers information on careers in this field, college programs, events, fitness/excercise, health/wellness, sports injury, and professional associations.
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Ask the Strength Coach
This site consists of a question and answer session by Steve Plisk, the strength coach for Yale. He addresses concerns that are common among high school age students.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Energy of Motion
By taking a look at the energy of motion all around us, students learn about the types of energy and their characteristics. They first learn about the two simplest forms of mechanical energy: kinetic and potential energy, as illustrated...
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American Fitness Professionals
This site explains how to become a certified personal trainer or fitness instructor. It includes an index of health articles and a listing of seminars and home study courses related to health and physical fitness.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Education: Weigh Your Options
Getting and keeping a job often requires special education or training. While an employer may provide or pay for some additional education or training, workers often have to obtain it on their own. In this lesson, students use a weighted...
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Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.
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