1. Intro to Athletics

2. Gym Shoes You will need a pair of athletic shoes. I recommend mid-price Ascics, New-Balance, Addidas, or Pro-specs. Also, running shoes are very helpful on the 5k run. You could also run with cross-trainers and play basketball. Ideally, you would want separate shoes for different activities.

3. Gym Clothes When it is hot, you would want a pair of shorts and t-shirt. When it is cold, sweat pants or hiking pants with a hoodie or long-sleeve shirt is good. If you have it, clothes like Nike Fit, that takes away moisture is very helpful. Especially if you sweat a lot.

4. Benefits of Exercise Lower risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer Better mental health and sense of well- being Longer life Improved Appearance

5. 3 Things 1.Aerobic Training – Oxygen, Heart, and Lungs 2.Flexibility Training - Joints and Mobility 3.Muscle Strength – Women will not become bulky * You need to cross-train all areas

6. Check your BMI and Body Fat % Next Thursday we will have an Army Fitness Test But for now, in your notebook – write down your fitness goals for this semester and for this year!

7. BMI – one indicator http://everydaycalculation.com/bmi.php?gclid =CIa2qpn2hr0CFVUJvAodwQIABQ http://everydaycalculation.com/bmi.php?gclid =CIa2qpn2hr0CFVUJvAodwQIABQ Not useful for those with large muscles and bone structure

9. Research Paper Read my.doc document. Follow up with questions. You will need at least 10 citations related to your topic. 5 of which must be other “Research Papers.” Think of a research topic right now. Announce your research topic to me in the classroom on Tuesday.

10. Next Class I will try to be at the gym by 8:40. If you come at 8:50 – you may leave 10 minutes early. After attendance and warm ups – we will go outside on the track and demonstrate the push-up, sit-up, and the 2 mile run. Until 10:10, I will ask you to walk around the track. (Properly)

11. Army PT test score card http://www.howtopasstheapft.com/the-us- army-physical-fitness-table.html