What makes American Strength Class different from other online workout programs? Ours is standards-based and focused on the academic knowledge required to become an independent and lifelong physical learner. As one of our favorite sayings goes, "Any fool can make another fool tired." Plenty of workout programs available online can potentially improve individual fitness through assignment of rigorous exercise routines. But do students understand why they're working out the way they are? Can they develop their own plans that meet unique needs for years to come? Are they meeting state guidelines for the “education” portion of P.E.? This is where ASC separates itself.

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We have divided learning into performance targets (e.g. "Demonstrate advanced offensive, defensive, and transition strategies and tactics in combative, gymnastic/tumbling, and team activities") and knowledge targets (e.g. "Explain and analyze the role of individual attitude, motivation, and determination in achieving personal satisfaction from challenging physical activities"). The performance targets can be accomplished through daily workouts and competitive games, with a rubric provided to assess mastery. Knowledge targets are broken down into 22 lessons. Work through these at your own pace, perhaps before or after your daily activity.

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Because we are based in San Diego, we use the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools to develop our course. We will look to include the SHAPE America National P.E. standards soon.