FITNESS MODEL

Q&A  How would you incorporate fitness into your program/curriculum if you were the benevolent dictator? Work with a partner, write several solutions in your notes. BE CREATIVE! Work with a partner, write several solutions in your notes. BE CREATIVE!

Goals of the Fitness Model LIFETIME ADHERENCE TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & FITNESS!!!!!! (emphasized more here)  Physical: Achieve health enhancing levels of fitness for each health- related fitness component. What are the five components?  Psychological: positive values regarding exercise, internal locus of control, exercise self-efficacy, internal motivation Comprehend the “how” and “why” behind fitness and wellness. Comprehend the “how” and “why” behind fitness and wellness.  Cognitive: Develop knowledge of fitness concepts to lead a healthy, active life  Engage in regular exercise outside of school  Assess own fitness levels and develop a personal activity program based upon those results.

Choices – When to Incorporate? 1. Emphasize fitness throughout every unit (include personal fitness plans and fitness assessments) 2. Emphasize fitness throughout every unit AND have a specific unit devoted to fitness 1. Fitness progression 4-8 (Solomon Schechter) Fitness progression 4-8 (Solomon Schechter) Fitness progression 4-8 (Solomon Schechter) 3. Designate entire grades to fitness 1. Many school districts choose the 9 th and/or 10 th grade. 2. This is a logical time b/c students are better understanding the importance of fitness but may not be totally ready for lifetime activities. 4. Alternate fitness units mixing classroom and gymnasium instruction with activity/sport units which also have a fitness emphasis. 1. Example Example

What to Incorporate?  The choice varies greatly A good option is to sample fitness related textbooks which are geared towards middle and high school physical education. A good option is to sample fitness related textbooks which are geared towards middle and high school physical education.

Textbooks  TITLE: FITNESS FOR LIFE (HS)  Authors: Charles Corbin, Ruth Lindsey, Ruth Lindsey  ISBN:  ~$25 Unit I. Getting Started Chapter 1. Fitness and Wellness for All Chapter 2. Safe and Smart Physical Activity Chapter 3. Benefits of Physical Activity Unit II. Becoming and Staying Physically Active Chapter 4. How Much Is Enough? Chapter 5. Learning Self-Management Skills Chapter 6. Lifestyle Physical Activity and Positive Attitudes Unit III. Physical Activity Pyramid: Level 2 Activities Chapter 7. Cardiovascular Fitness Chapter 8. Active Aerobics and Recreation Chapter 9. Active Sports and Skill-Related Physical Fitness Unit IV. Physical Activity Pyramid: Level 3 Activities Chapter 10. Flexibility Chapter 11. Muscle Fitness: Basic Principles and Strength Chapter 12. Muscle Fitness: Muscular Endurance and General Muscle Fitness Information Unit V. Healthy Choices Chapter 13. Body Composition Chapter 14. Choosing Nutritious Food Chapter 15. Making Consumer Choices Unit VI. Wellness and Personal Program Planning Chapter 16. A Wellness Perspective Chapter 17. Stress Management Chapter 18. Personal Program Planning

Textbooks  TITLE: FITNESS FOR LIFE (MS)  Authors: Charles Corbin, Guy Masurier, Dolly Lambdin  ISBN:  ~$25 Lesson 1.1 Introduction to Physical Activity Lesson 1.2 Introduction to Physical Fitness Lesson 2.1 Learning Motor Skills Lesson 2.2 The importance of Practice Lesson 3.1 Lifestyle Physical Activity: Level 1 of the Physical Activity Pyramid Lesson 3.2 Benefits of Lifestyle Physical Activities Lesson 4.1 Active Aerobics: Level 2 of Physical Activity Pyramid Lesson 4.2 Benefits of Active Aerobics Lesson 5.1 Active Sports and Recreation: Level 2 of the Physical Activity Pyramid Lesson 5.2 Benefits of Active Sports and Recreation Lesson 6.1 Flexibility Exercises: Level 3 of the Physical Activity Pyramid Lesson 6.2 Benefits of Flexibility Lesson 7.1 Muscle Fitness Exercises: Level 3 of the Physical Activity Pyramid Lesson 7.2 Benefits of Muscle Fitness Exercises Lesson 8.1 Body Composition Lesson 8.2 Energy Balance: Physical Activity and Nutrition Lesson 9.1 Self-Assessing Fitness and Physical Activity Needs Lesson 9.2 Creating a Physical Activity Plan

Textbooks  Foundations of Personal Fitness  by McGraw-Hill, Tinker D. Murray, Tinker D. Murray  ISBN:  ~ $75 Chapter 1 Physical Activity and Personal Fitness Chapter 1 Physical Activity and Personal Fitness Chapter 2 Safety and Injury Prevention Chapter 3 Designing a Personal Fitness Program Chapter 4 Nutrition and Your Personal Fitness Chapter 5 Your Body Composition Chapter 6 Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight Chapter 7 Basics of Cardiorespiratory Endurance Chapter 8 Developing Cardiorespiratory Endurance Chapter 9 Basics of Resistance Training Chapter 10 Developing Muscular Fitness Chapter 11 Basics of Flexibility Chapter 12 Personal Fitness Throughout Life

Sample Objectives From Gwinnett County Public Schools 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of exercise and lifestyle choices to one’s health and fitness status. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of health-related fitness components: CV endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of skill-related fitness (speed, agility, power, coordination). 4. Assess one’s personal fitness level. 5. Design a personal fitness program that meets individual needs and interest. 6. Participate (3 times per week) in activities such as jogging, weight training, aerobics, bicycling, circuit training, rope skipping and/or pace walking. 7. Improve one’s state of personal fitness. 8. Evaluate physical activity in terms of its fitness value. 9. Demonstrate an understanding of sound nutritional practices related to physical fitness.

Sample Objectives From Gwinnett County Public Schools 10. Evaluate an un understanding of fitness fads and fallacies as they relate to fitness participation and consumer choices. 11. Demonstrate an understanding of stress, including physiological and psychological factors. 12. Demonstrate relaxing techniques beneficial in relieving stress and tension. 13. Identify and apply injury prevention principles. 14. Use motivational strategies for enhancing participation in health-related fitness activities. 15. Demonstrate an understanding of health problems associated with inadequate fitness levels. 16. Assess individual lifestyles as related to quality living. 17. Demonstrate a positive attitude toward physical self and lifelong physical activity. 18. Understand and apply correct biomechanical and physiological principles related to exercise and training.

Assessments  Pre and post fitness evaluation at each grade level  Grades should not be tied to fitness levels May be permissible if related to improvement or percentile of score. That way, students score well whether they have high levels of fitness or they are improving. May be permissible if related to improvement or percentile of score. That way, students score well whether they have high levels of fitness or they are improving. This is a hot topic in PE This is a hot topic in PE  Technology available Heart rate monitors (Polar computer software) Heart rate monitors (Polar computer software) Pedometers Pedometers  Variety of cognitive assessments Log sheets, goals, observations, written tests Log sheets, goals, observations, written tests  Wellness portfolios

Related Concept  Comprehensive School Wellness Program – Focuses all of the following areas of a school community on the wellness of students. 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 and PE into other classes) Brain Primers (Interdisciplinary methods on how to incorporate exercise and PE into other classes) Intramural Intramural School Nurse School Nurse Wellness Adventure Wellness Adventure Some answers – click here Some answers – click here