1. Virtual Core Strengthening A primer for identifying and strengthening the core muscles

2. Content Area Physical Education Elective Strength and Fitness

3. Grade Level Co-Ed K9-K12

4. Objectives 1. Students will identify the major core muscles of the body 2. Students will create a core muscle strengthening program using web based searches and available cd-rom/dvd products.

5. Materials 1. Physiotools CD-ROM Weight Training 2.OPTP Interactive Functional Anatomy 3. Internet search engines to research anatomy and strength training techniques.

6. Procedures Use available classroom materials to research core anatomy and strength training techniques Perform internet searches to obtain more information on the subject. Create a program to achieve these objectives using a visual and practical demonstration of the program. Reference your sources.

7. Assessment Equal credit will be awarded for : 1. Exercise program portfolio showing visual and written description on the program. 2. Demonstration of the program which will include a description of the exercises used to strengthen the core group along with an ability to identify the major muscle groups worked with each exercise.