High school exercise science curriculum
The exercise science curriculum that completes your strength and conditioning program.
Teach more than the workout.
Most high school strength and conditioning classes focus on what students do in the weight room.
This curriculum teaches them why.
the missing piece in high school strength & conditioning
Most schools have great weight rooms, dedicated teachers, and solid workout programs. What’s often missing is an educational foundation that teaches students how training really works
Students should leave class ready to think, plan, and train with purpose.
Who this curriculum is for
This curriculum is designed for high school physical education programs thar include strength and conditioning. Whether your school has a certified strength and conditioning specialist or not, this program empowers any physical education teacher to teach exercise science with confidence.
Lessons are organized, practical, and easy to implement, grounded in current evidence-based practices, and adaptable to your facility and class size.
What It Emphasizes:
Decision-making, not memorization
Reasoning and application, not just effort
Usable training programs, not workout logs
A curriculum that works alongside your existing program while elevating student understanding and teacher confidence.
What’s included
Lesson Plans
Student Activities
Assessments
Teacher Resources
Exercise Science Concepts
Curriculum Updates
Implementation Support
This curriculum is designed to reduce teacher preparation time while improving student engagement and understanding.
By the end of the course, students will have a stronger understanding of unit topics such as:
Student Learning Outcomes
Recovery, Nutrition, and Adaptations of Training
Students explore how rest, fueling, and recovery strategies impact performance and long-term physical development
Application of Training Principles
They apply learned concepts to design and adjust real-world training programs that reflect individual needs and environments
Critical Thinking of Fitness Trends and Information
Students evaluate popular fitness advice and media claims using scientific reasoning and credible sources
Foundations of Training
Students learn the core principles of exercise science, safety, and progression that form the basis of effective training
Principles of Program Design
They understand how to structure workouts and long-term plans using evidence-based methods and measurable goals
standards-aligned Across the midwest and beyond
This curriculum meets state physical education standards in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, ensuring every lesson aligns with regional expectations for strength and conditioning education.
It also follows SHAPE America’s National Standards for K-12 Physical Education, providing a consistent, evidence-based foundation for quality instruction nationwide.
Additional state-specific alignments are in development, expanding the curriculum’s reach while maintaining its practical, teacher-friendly design.
Currently aligned in MN, ND, and WI - with additional states coming soon.
Why Schools Choose This Curriculum
Standards-aligned instruction
Meets SHAPE America and state PE standards, ensuring your program fulfills educational requirements with confidence
Increased student understanding and engagement
Students learn why training works, not just how to do it - building confidence and ownership in their performance
Reduced lesson planning time
Ready-to-teach lessons, assessments, and rubrics save hours of prep while maintaining academic rigor
Flexible implementation alongside existing lifting programs
Works seamlessly with your current strength curriculum, adapting to facilities, schedules, and class size
Evidence-based educational content
Every lesson is grounded in current exercise science research and proven coaching principles
Ongoing support from Custom Sports Performance
Access expert guidance and curriculum updates to keep your program effective and evolving
Schools choose the Custom Sports Performance curriculum because it helps transform strength and conditioning from a workout class into an educational experience.
Licensing
One License. Everything You Need.
The Custom Sports Performance Exercise Science High School Curriculum is licensed annually, by the school, for one instructor or program, making implementation simple and predictable.
Every annual school license includes:
Teacher lesson plans
Complete digital curriculum
Student activities
Curriculum Updates
Suggested assessments
Implementation Support
Future curriculum improvements released during your subscription
Need multiple buildings or district-wide implementation? Just ask!
Frequently Asked questions
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No. This curriculum is designed to complement your existing strength and conditioning program by providing the classroom-based exercise science education that supports student learning.
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No. The curriculum works alongside the workouts and training program your school already uses.
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High school physical education teachers, strength coaches, and schools offering strength and conditioning courses.
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Yes. The curriculum is currently aligned with Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Physical Education Standards, with additional state alignments planned.
Ready to Strengthen Your Strength program
Give them the knowledge and confidence to understand the science of training, make informed decisions, and build lifelong healthy habits.