Do your students read the textbook? Do they come to class prepared? Do you know how prepared they are before they show up? Do you think they might be better prepared by engaging in an interactive, online learning environment?

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Hi, we’re former students, and we took the Fit & Well Course last year, just like you are now. We got “A’s”. And now, we’re here to help you. And look at us now! Avatar Introduction screen

Chapter Overview

After reading this chapter, you should be able to: Describe the basic physiology of muscles and how strength training affects muscles Define muscular strength and endurance and describe how they relate to wellness Explain how muscular strength and endurance can be assessed Apply the FITT principle to create a safe and successful strength training program Describe the effects of supplements and drugs that are marketed to active people and athletes Explain how to safely perform common strength training exercises using free weights and weight machines This chapter isn’t just for your class. This chapter is for you. Don’t forget that. The information that {other avatar’s name} and I serve up during your progress will all be relevant to your class discussions, but it is also fully applicable to your every day life…. Chapter Objectives

So, have you been paying attention so far? Let’s test your critical thinking and see what you think about all this.. **Type in your answer here** Now that you’ve been introduced to the subject matter of this chapter, what do you think is your current level of muscular strength? Do you think it can be improved, and if so, what would it take for you to make changes? Critical Thinking Question

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Question #1: For women, weight training typically results in which of the following? A.) Bulky muscles B.) Significant increases in body weight C.) Improved body image Get ready, because here you’re about to engage in an exercise that examines how much you already know about muscular strength and endurance. Pre-Test

Question #1: For women, weight training typically results in which of the following? A.) Bulky muscles B.) Significant increases in body weight C.) Improved body image You are so right! The answer is C. Because the vast majority of women have low levels of testosterone, they do not develop large muscles or gain significant amounts of weight in response to a moderate weight training program. Men have higher levels of testosterone, so they can build large muscles more easily.” Pre-Test with Feedback

Fast-twitch fibers contract more rapidly and forcefully than slow-twitch fibers but fatigue more quickly. Although oxygen is important in the energy system that fuels fast-twitch fibers, they rely more on anaerobic, nonoxidative metabolism than do slow-twitch fibers. If your memory is working, this should sound familiar, since you learned all about energy systems in Chapter 3! Content Presentation

Term Association Matching

Dimensions of Diversity

Discussion Board Exercise

Conversation Simulator The student answers commonly asked questions about the chapter in a branched simulation. For example, “Does a person improve muscle strength faster by training everyday?

Question #1: For women, weight training typically results in which of the following? A.) Bulky muscles B.) Significant increases in body weight C.) Improved body image Get ready, because now it’s time to take the final post- test. Before you take the test, you may want to go through the chapter summary because this test counts! Post-Test

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Requires students to think, do, collaborate to complete assignments. Provides coaching and motivation. Tracks progress clearly by completion, scoring, and personal development. Provides snapshot or drill down of student preparation before class begins. Choose assignments and add your own.