While this course focuses on basic fitness skills and movement, it lays the foundation for the student’s future pursuit of becoming an astronaut.
Course Content
Week 1-2: Introduction to Movement
• Introduction to basic warm-up exercises (jumping jacks, arm circles, toe touches)
• Basic locomotor movements (walking, running, hopping, skipping)
• Learning different body parts and their movements
Week 1: Lesson 1 – Introduction to Warm-up Exercises
Week 1: Lesson 2 – Basic Locomotor Movements
Week 2: Lesson 1 – Learning Body Parts and Movements
Week 2: Lesson 2 – Body Parts and Movements Continuation
Week 3-4: Balance and Coordination
• Introduction to balance exercises (standing on one leg, walking on a line)
• Basic coordination drills (clapping hands, alternating arm swings)
• Incorporating movements into rhythm and patterns
Week 3: Lesson 1 – Introduction to Balance Exercises
Week 3: Lesson 2 – Basic Coordination Drills
Week 4: Lesson 1 – Incorporating Movements into Rhythm
Week 4: Lesson 2 – Patterns and Movements Continuation
Week 5-6: Strength Building
• Introduction to bodyweight exercises (push-ups against a wall, squats)
• Playful activities to encourage crawling, climbing, and hanging
• Simple partner exercises to develop strength
Week 5: Lesson 1 – Introduction to Bodyweight Exercises
Week 5: Lesson 2 – Playful Activities for Strength
Week 6: Lesson 1 – Simple Partner Exercises for Strength
Week 6: Lesson 2 – Continuing Partner Exercises
Week 7-8: Agility and Speed
• Agility exercises (weaving through cones, side-stepping)
• Introduction to short sprints and racing games
• Incorporating quick changes of direction in movement
Week 7: Lesson 1 – Agility Exercises
Week 7: Lesson 2 – Introduction to Short Sprints and Racing Games
Week 8: Lesson 1 – Quick Changes of Direction
Week 8: Lesson 2 – Continuing Agility and Speed Activities
Week 9-10: Flexibility and Stretching
• Gentle stretching routines (toe touches, reaching for the sky)
• Yoga-inspired movements to enhance flexibility
• Emphasizing the importance of staying limber
Week 9: Lesson 1 – Gentle Stretching Routines
Week 9: Lesson 2 – Yoga-Inspired Movements
Week 10: Lesson 1 – Emphasizing Flexibility
Week 10: Lesson 2 – Continuing Flexibility and Stretching
Week 11-12: Cardiovascular Endurance
• Introduction to simple aerobic exercises (jumping in place, dancing)
• Fun activities to raise heart rate (tag games, animal walks)
• Encouraging continuous movement for longer durations
Week 11: Lesson 1 – Introduction to Aerobic Exercises
Week 11: Lesson 2 – Fun Activities to Raise Heart Rate
Week 12: Lesson 1 – Continuous Movement for Endurance