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How would you incorporate fitness into How would you incorporate fitness into your program/curriculum if you were the your program/curriculum if you were the benevolent dictator?benevolent dictator? Work with a partner, write several solutions in Work with a partner, write several solutions in

your notes. BE CREATIVE!your notes. BE CREATIVE!

Goals of the Fitness ModelGoals of the Fitness ModelLIFETIME ADHERENCE TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & LIFETIME ADHERENCE TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY &

FITNESS!!!!!! FITNESS!!!!!! (emphasized more here)(emphasized more here) Physical: Achieve health enhancing levels of fitness for each health-Physical: Achieve health enhancing levels of fitness for each health-

related fitness component. What are the five components? related fitness component. What are the five components? 1.1. 2.2. 3.3. 4.4. 5.5.

Psychological: positive values regarding exercise, internal locus of Psychological: positive values regarding exercise, internal locus of control, exercise self-efficacy, internal motivationcontrol, exercise self-efficacy, internal motivation

Comprehend the “Comprehend the “how” and “why” behind fitness and wellness.how” and “why” behind fitness and wellness. Cognitive: Develop Cognitive: Develop knowledge of fitness concepts to lead a healthy, knowledge of fitness concepts to lead a healthy,

active lifeactive life Engage in regular exercise outside of schoolEngage in regular exercise outside of school Assess own fitness levels and dAssess own fitness levels and develop a personal activity program evelop a personal activity program

based upon those results. based upon those results.

Choices – When to Incorporate?Choices – When to Incorporate?

1.1. Emphasize fitness throughout every unit (include Emphasize fitness throughout every unit (include personal fitness plans and fitness assessments)personal fitness plans and fitness assessments)

2.2. Emphasize fitness throughout every unit AND have a Emphasize fitness throughout every unit AND have a specific unit devoted to fitnessspecific unit devoted to fitness

1.1. Fitness progression 4-8 (Solomon Schechter)Fitness progression 4-8 (Solomon Schechter)

3.3. Designate entire grades to fitnessDesignate entire grades to fitness1.1. Many school districts choose the 9Many school districts choose the 9thth and/or 10 and/or 10thth grade. grade.2.2. This is a logical time b/c students are better understanding the This is a logical time b/c students are better understanding the

importance of fitness but may not be totally ready for lifetime importance of fitness but may not be totally ready for lifetime activities. activities.

4.4. Alternate fitness units mixing classroom and Alternate fitness units mixing classroom and gymnasium instruction with activity/sport units which gymnasium instruction with activity/sport units which also have a fitness emphasis. also have a fitness emphasis.

1.1. ExampleExample

What to Incorporate?What to Incorporate?

The choice varies greatlyThe choice varies greatly A good option is to sample fitness related A good option is to sample fitness related

textbooks which are geared towards middle textbooks which are geared towards middle and high school physical education. and high school physical education.

TextbooksTextbooks TITLE: FITNESS FOR LIFE (HS)TITLE: FITNESS FOR LIFE (HS) Authors: Charles Corbin, Ruth Authors: Charles Corbin, Ruth

Lindsey, Ruth LindseyLindsey, Ruth Lindsey ISBN: 0736066764ISBN: 0736066764 ~$25~$25

Unit I. Getting StartedUnit I. Getting StartedChapter 1. Fitness and Wellness for AllChapter 1. Fitness and Wellness for AllChapter 2. Safe and Smart Physical ActivityChapter 2. Safe and Smart Physical ActivityChapter 3. Benefits of Physical ActivityChapter 3. Benefits of Physical Activity

Unit II. Becoming and Staying Physically ActiveUnit II. Becoming and Staying Physically ActiveChapter 4. How Much Is Enough?Chapter 4. How Much Is Enough?Chapter 5. Learning Self-Management SkillsChapter 5. Learning Self-Management SkillsChapter 6. Lifestyle Physical Activity and Chapter 6. Lifestyle Physical Activity and Positive AttitudesPositive Attitudes

Unit III. Physical Activity Pyramid: Level 2 Unit III. Physical Activity Pyramid: Level 2 ActivitiesActivities

Chapter 7. Cardiovascular FitnessChapter 7. Cardiovascular FitnessChapter 8. Active Aerobics and RecreationChapter 8. Active Aerobics and RecreationChapter 9. Active Sports and Skill-Related Chapter 9. Active Sports and Skill-Related Physical FitnessPhysical Fitness

Unit IV. Physical Activity Pyramid: Level 3 ActivitiesUnit IV. Physical Activity Pyramid: Level 3 ActivitiesChapter 10. FlexibilityChapter 10. FlexibilityChapter 11. Muscle Fitness: Basic Principles and Chapter 11. Muscle Fitness: Basic Principles and StrengthStrengthChapter 12. Muscle Fitness: Muscular Chapter 12. Muscle Fitness: Muscular Endurance and General Muscle Fitness Endurance and General Muscle Fitness InformationInformation

Unit V. Healthy ChoicesUnit V. Healthy ChoicesChapter 13. Body CompositionChapter 13. Body CompositionChapter 14. Choosing Nutritious FoodChapter 14. Choosing Nutritious FoodChapter 15. Making Consumer ChoicesChapter 15. Making Consumer Choices

Unit VI. Wellness and Personal Program PlanningUnit VI. Wellness and Personal Program PlanningChapter 16. A Wellness PerspectiveChapter 16. A Wellness PerspectiveChapter 17. Stress ManagementChapter 17. Stress ManagementChapter 18. Personal Program Planning Chapter 18. Personal Program Planning

TextbooksTextbooks TITLE: FITNESS FOR LIFE (MS)TITLE: FITNESS FOR LIFE (MS) Authors: Charles Corbin, Guy Masurier, Dolly LambdinAuthors: Charles Corbin, Guy Masurier, Dolly Lambdin ISBN: 0736065113ISBN: 0736065113 ~$25~$25

Lesson 1.1 Introduction to Physical ActivityLesson 1.1 Introduction to Physical ActivityLesson 1.2 Introduction to Physical FitnessLesson 1.2 Introduction to Physical FitnessLesson 2.1 Learning Motor SkillsLesson 2.1 Learning Motor SkillsLesson 2.2 The importance of PracticeLesson 2.2 The importance of PracticeLesson 3.1 Lifestyle Physical Activity: Level 1 of the Physical Activity PyramidLesson 3.1 Lifestyle Physical Activity: Level 1 of the Physical Activity PyramidLesson 3.2 Benefits of Lifestyle Physical ActivitiesLesson 3.2 Benefits of Lifestyle Physical ActivitiesLesson 4.1 Active Aerobics: Level 2 of Physical Activity PyramidLesson 4.1 Active Aerobics: Level 2 of Physical Activity PyramidLesson 4.2 Benefits of Active AerobicsLesson 4.2 Benefits of Active AerobicsLesson 5.1 Active Sports and Recreation: Level 2 of the Physical Activity PyramidLesson 5.1 Active Sports and Recreation: Level 2 of the Physical Activity PyramidLesson 5.2 Benefits of Active Sports and RecreationLesson 5.2 Benefits of Active Sports and RecreationLesson 6.1 Flexibility Exercises: Level 3 of the Physical Activity PyramidLesson 6.1 Flexibility Exercises: Level 3 of the Physical Activity PyramidLesson 6.2 Benefits of FlexibilityLesson 6.2 Benefits of FlexibilityLesson 7.1 Muscle Fitness Exercises: Level 3 of the Physical Activity PyramidLesson 7.1 Muscle Fitness Exercises: Level 3 of the Physical Activity PyramidLesson 7.2 Benefits of Muscle Fitness ExercisesLesson 7.2 Benefits of Muscle Fitness ExercisesLesson 8.1 Body CompositionLesson 8.1 Body CompositionLesson 8.2 Energy Balance: Physical Activity and NutritionLesson 8.2 Energy Balance: Physical Activity and NutritionLesson 9.1 Self-Assessing Fitness and Physical Activity NeedsLesson 9.1 Self-Assessing Fitness and Physical Activity NeedsLesson 9.2 Creating a Physical Activity PlanLesson 9.2 Creating a Physical Activity Plan

TextbooksTextbooks Foundations of Personal FitnessFoundations of Personal Fitness by McGraw-Hill, Tinker D. Murray, Tinker D. Murrayby McGraw-Hill, Tinker D. Murray, Tinker D. Murray ISBN: 0078451272ISBN: 0078451272 ~ $75 ~ $75

Chapter 1 Physical Activity and Personal FitnessChapter 1 Physical Activity and Personal FitnessChapter 2 Safety and Injury PreventionChapter 2 Safety and Injury PreventionChapter 3 Designing a Personal Fitness ProgramChapter 3 Designing a Personal Fitness ProgramChapter 4 Nutrition and Your Personal FitnessChapter 4 Nutrition and Your Personal FitnessChapter 5 Your Body CompositionChapter 5 Your Body CompositionChapter 6 Maintaining a Healthy Body WeightChapter 6 Maintaining a Healthy Body WeightChapter 7 Basics of Cardiorespiratory EnduranceChapter 7 Basics of Cardiorespiratory EnduranceChapter 8 Developing Cardiorespiratory EnduranceChapter 8 Developing Cardiorespiratory EnduranceChapter 9 Basics of Resistance TrainingChapter 9 Basics of Resistance TrainingChapter 10 Developing Muscular FitnessChapter 10 Developing Muscular FitnessChapter 11 Basics of FlexibilityChapter 11 Basics of FlexibilityChapter 12 Personal Fitness Throughout LifeChapter 12 Personal Fitness Throughout Life

Sample ObjectivesSample ObjectivesFrom Gwinnett County Public SchoolsFrom Gwinnett County Public Schools1.1. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of exercise and lifestyle Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of exercise and lifestyle

choices to one’s health and fitness status. choices to one’s health and fitness status. 2.2. Demonstrate an understanding of health-related fitness components: CV Demonstrate an understanding of health-related fitness components: CV

endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. composition.

3.3. Demonstrate an understanding of skill-related fitness (speed, agility, power, Demonstrate an understanding of skill-related fitness (speed, agility, power, coordination).coordination).

4.4. Assess one’s personal fitness level.Assess one’s personal fitness level.5.5. Design a personal fitness program that meets individual needs and interest.Design a personal fitness program that meets individual needs and interest.6.6. Participate (3 times per week) in activities such as jogging, weight training, Participate (3 times per week) in activities such as jogging, weight training,

aerobics, bicycling, circuit training, rope skipping and/or pace walking.aerobics, bicycling, circuit training, rope skipping and/or pace walking.7.7. Improve one’s state of personal fitness.Improve one’s state of personal fitness.8.8. Evaluate physical activity in terms of its fitness value.Evaluate physical activity in terms of its fitness value.9.9. Demonstrate an understanding of sound nutritional practices related to Demonstrate an understanding of sound nutritional practices related to

physical fitness.physical fitness.

Sample ObjectivesSample ObjectivesFrom Gwinnett County Public SchoolsFrom Gwinnett County Public Schools10.10. Evaluate an un understanding of fitness fads and fallacies as they relate to Evaluate an un understanding of fitness fads and fallacies as they relate to

fitness participation and consumer choices.fitness participation and consumer choices.11.11. Demonstrate an understanding of stress, including physiological and Demonstrate an understanding of stress, including physiological and

psychological factors.psychological factors.12.12. Demonstrate relaxing techniques beneficial in relieving stress and tension.Demonstrate relaxing techniques beneficial in relieving stress and tension.13.13. Identify and apply injury prevention principles.Identify and apply injury prevention principles.14.14. Use motivational strategies for enhancing participation in health-related Use motivational strategies for enhancing participation in health-related

fitness activities.fitness activities.15.15. Demonstrate an understanding of health problems associated with Demonstrate an understanding of health problems associated with

inadequate fitness levels.inadequate fitness levels.16.16. Assess individual lifestyles as related to quality living.Assess individual lifestyles as related to quality living.17.17. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward physical self and lifelong physical Demonstrate a positive attitude toward physical self and lifelong physical

activity.activity.18.18. Understand and apply correct biomechanical and physiological principles Understand and apply correct biomechanical and physiological principles

related to exercise and training.related to exercise and training.

AssessmentsAssessments Pre and post fitness evaluation at each grade levelPre and post fitness evaluation at each grade level Grades should not be tied to fitness levelsGrades should not be tied to fitness levels

May be permissible if related to improvement or percentile of May be permissible if related to improvement or percentile of score. That way, students score well whether they have high score. That way, students score well whether they have high levels of fitness or they are improving. levels of fitness or they are improving.

This is a hot topic in PEThis is a hot topic in PE Technology available Technology available

Heart rate monitors (Polar computer software)Heart rate monitors (Polar computer software) PedometersPedometers

Variety of cognitive assessmentsVariety of cognitive assessments Log sheets, goals, observations, written testsLog sheets, goals, observations, written tests

Wellness portfoliosWellness portfolios

Related ConceptRelated Concept Comprehensive School Wellness Program – Focuses all of the Comprehensive School Wellness Program – Focuses all of the

following areas of a school community on the wellness of students. following areas of a school community on the wellness of students. How can each of the following groups contribute?How can each of the following groups contribute?

Physical Education Physical Education Health Education Health Education Nutrition Nutrition Family/Home Involvement Family/Home Involvement Technology Technology Brain Primers (Interdisciplinary methods on how to incorporate exercise Brain Primers (Interdisciplinary methods on how to incorporate exercise

and PE into other classes)and PE into other classes) IntramuralIntramural School NurseSchool Nurse Wellness AdventureWellness Adventure

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