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Physical Fitness

Physical Fitness is a semester-length elective designed for high school students. The course focuses on the health benefits of regular physical activity and of a long term exercise program.
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As students work through the course, they will learn about the many aspects of physical fitness, including basic nutrition, the importance of flexibility, cardiovascular health, muscle and strength training, and realistic goal setting. Along the way, students will be required to maintain and submit an activity log in order to measure progress in course exercises, as well as in personal fitness goals. 

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Physical Fitness

UNIT 1 – AN OVERVIEW OF FITNESS

  1. Course Overview
  2. What is Physical Fitness?
  3. Why Should I Exercise?
  4. Quiz 1: Physical Fitness and Exercise
  5. Alternate Quiz 1—Form A: Physical Fitness and Exercise
  6. Alternate Quiz 1—Form B: Physical Fitness and Exercise
  7. Physical Benefits
  8. Mental and Emotional Benefits
  9. Longevity
  10. Quiz 2: Benefits of Exercise
  11. Alternate Quiz 2—Form A: Benefits of Exercise
  12. Alternate Quiz 2—Form B: Benefits of Exercise
  13. What is Nutrition?
  14. Weight Control
  15. Putting the Pieces Together
  16. Quiz 3: Basic Nutrition
  17. Alternate Quiz 3—Form A: Basic Nutrition
  18. Alternate Quiz 3—Form B: Basic Nutrition
  19. Review
  20. Test
  21. Alternate Test—Form A
  22. Alternate Test—Form B
  23. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 2 – FLEXIBILITY TRAINING

  1. Daily Activity versus Planned Exercise
  2. Project: Using the Activity Log  
  3. Warm-ups and Cool-Downs
  4. Quiz 1: Planning Daily Exercise
  5. Alternate Quiz 1—Form A: Planning Daily Exercise
  6. Alternate Quiz 1—Form B: Planning Daily Exercise
  7. Is Stretching Exercise?
  8. Physical Benefits of Stretching
  9. Project: Test your Flexibility  
  10. Quiz 2: Stretching
  11. Alternate Quiz 2—Form A: Stretching
  12. Alternate Quiz 2—Form B: Stretching
  13. Correct Motion and Breathing
  14. Project: Upper Body Flexibility Exercises
  15. Project: Lower Body Flexibility Exercises  
  16. Project: Whole Body Flexibility Exercises  
  17. Unit 2 Activity Log 
  18. Review
  19. Test
  20. Alternate Test—Form A
  21. Alternate Test—Form B
  22. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 3 – CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS

  1. What Defines Cardiovascular Exercise?
  2. Benefits of Cardiovascular Training
  3. Project: Test Your Cardiovascular Fitness Level  
  4. Quiz 1: Cardiovascular Training
  5. Alternate Quiz 1—Form A: Cardiovascular Training
  6. Alternate Quiz 1—Form B: Cardiovascular Training
  7. Intensity Versus Duration
  8. Project: Walking Drills 
  9. Project: Wind Sprints  
  10. Quiz 2: Intensity Versus Duration
  11. Alternate Quiz 2—Form A: Intensity Versus Duration
  12. Alternate Quiz 2—Form B: Intensity Versus Duration
  13. Cardiovascular Exercise and Weight Control
  14. Quiz 3: Cardiovascular Exercise and Weight Control
  15. Alternate Quiz 3—Form A: Cardiovascular Exercise and Weight Control
  16. Alternate Quiz 3—Form B: Cardiovascular Exercise and Weight Control
  17. Unit 3 Activity Log  
  18. Review
  19. Test
  20. Alternate Test—Form A
  21. Alternate Test—Form B
  22. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 4 – RESISTANCE TRAINING

  1. What is Strength Training?
  2. How is Muscular Strength Developed?
  3. Project: Test Your Muscular Strength and Endurance  
  4. Quiz 1: Resistance Training
  5. Alternate Quiz 1—Form A: Resistance Training
  6. Alternate Quiz 1—Form B: Resistance Training
  7. A Combination of Resistance and Repetitions
  8. Project: Developing Your Core 
  9. Project: Graded Resistance Exercise Performance  
  10. Strength Training and Weight Control
  11. Quiz 2: The Resistance Training Workout
  12. Alternate Quiz 2—Form A: The Resistance Training Workout
  13. Alternate Quiz 2—Form B: The Resistance Training Workout
  14. Unit 4 Activity Log   
  15. Review
  16. Test
  17. Alternate Test—Form A
  18. Alternate Test—Form B
  19. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 5 – MOTIVATION AND MINDSET

  1. Developing a Realistic Mindset and Goals
  2. Adapting the Program Over Time
  3. Project: Flexibility and Cardiovascular Exercise Workout 
  4. Quiz 1: Motivation and Mindset
  5. Alternate Quiz 1—Form A: Motivation and Mindset
  6. Alternate Quiz 1—Form B: Motivation and Mindset
  7. Overuse injuries
  8. Breaks and Plateaus
  9. Project: A Cardiovascular Exercise Workout 
  10. Quiz 2: Dealing with Setbacks
  11. Alternate Quiz 2—Form A: Dealing with Setbacks
  12. Alternate Quiz 2—Form B: Dealing with Setbacks
  13. Understanding Discouragement and Motivation
  14. Success Strategies
  15. Project: A Resistance Training and Flexibility Workout
  16. Quiz 3: Staying Motivated
  17. Alternate Quiz 3—Form A: Staying Motivated
  18. Alternate Quiz 3—Form B: Staying Motivated
  19. Unit 5 Activity Log 
  20. Review
  21. Test
  22. Alternate Test—Form A
  23. Alternate Test—Form B
  24. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 6 – COURSE REVIEW AND EXAM

  1. Review
  2. Exam
  3. Alternate Exam—Form A
  4. Alternate Exam—Form B