Fitness for Living
FIT 041 | High School | Middle School | 0.50 Credit Hours
This course teaches students how to build a functional fitness program that includes elements of physical, social, emotional, and nutritional health. Students will learn about overall wellness, mental and emotional health, nutrition, stress reduction, and the important role nutritional choices play in wellness. Students will also learn about cardio workouts, HIIT exercises, strength training, exercise safety, and how to create a personal fitness plan.
This course uses the Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
Knowledge: Fitness for Life
Skill: Critical Thinking—Interpretation and Analysis
Attribute: Resilience
FIT 041 | High School | Middle School | 0.50 Credit Hours
This course teaches students how to build a functional fitness program that includes elements of physical, social, emotional, and nutritional health. Students will learn about overall wellness, mental and emotional health, nutrition, stress reduction, and the important role nutritional choices play in wellness. Students will also learn about cardio workouts, HIIT exercises, strength training, exercise safety, and how to create a personal fitness plan.
This course uses the Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
Knowledge: Fitness for Life
Skill: Critical Thinking—Interpretation and Analysis
Attribute: Resilience
FIT 041 | High School | Middle School | 0.50 Credit Hours
This course teaches students how to build a functional fitness program that includes elements of physical, social, emotional, and nutritional health. Students will learn about overall wellness, mental and emotional health, nutrition, stress reduction, and the important role nutritional choices play in wellness. Students will also learn about cardio workouts, HIIT exercises, strength training, exercise safety, and how to create a personal fitness plan.
This course uses the Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
Knowledge: Fitness for Life
Skill: Critical Thinking—Interpretation and Analysis
Attribute: Resilience
*Note:
Before beginning any exercise program, consult with your doctor. Participants and their legal guardians assume all responsibility and risk associated with any participation in any exercise program or related activities.*
Course Details
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Module 1: Fitness For Life
Module 2: Well-Being
Module 3: The Importance of a Healthy Body
Module 4: Health and Safety Precautions
Module 5: Nurturing our Bodies and the Impact on Overall Wellness
Module 6: How to Eat Healthy for an Active Lifestyle
Module 7: Staying Active with Everyday Activities
Module 8: Flexibility
Module 9: Low Intensity Cardio
Module 10: Interval Training Cardio (HIIT)
Module 11: Social and Team Fitness
Module 12: Strength Training
Module 13: Upper Body Strength
Module 14: Lower Body Strength
Module 15: Fitness Throughout Life -
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There are no textbooks for this course.
Besides a computer to complete assignments, students will need a phone with a camera to videotape themselves demonstrating proper technique with exercises in three modules. Students will need access to a fitness app on their phones. There are many free apps that will work for the course. Students will be keeping track of their food intake, sleep, exercise, etc. and taking screen shots of their progress to submit as evidence for course assignments.