PHYSICAL FITNESS ACADEMIC LIBRARY 

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. 

PHYSICAL FITNESS ONLINE

UNIT 1 - AN OVERVIEW OF FITNESS

UNIT 2 - FLEXIBILITY TRAINING

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. Project: Food Analysis  (Complete this project assignment Food Analysis)
17. Quiz 3: Basic Nutrition
18. Alternate Quiz 3—Form A: Basic Nutrition
19. Alternate Quiz 3—Form B: Basic Nutrition
20. Review
21. Test
22. Alternate Test—Form A
23. Alternate Test—Form B
24. Glossary and Credits

1. Daily Activity versus Planned Exercise
2. Project: Using the Activity Log  (Complete this project assignment 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  (Complete this project assignment 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  (Complete this project assignment Upper Body Flexibility Exercises)
15. Project: Lower Body Flexibility Exercises  (Complete this project assignment Lower Body Flexibility Exercises)
16. Project: Whole Body Flexibility Exercises  (Complete this project assignment Whole Body Flexibility Exercises)
17. Unit 2 Activity Log  (Complete this project assignment Unit 2 Activity Log)
18. Review
19. Test
20. Alternate Test—Form A
21. Alternate Test—Form B
22. Glossary and Credits

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UNIT 3 - CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS

UNIT 4 - RESISTANCE TRAINING

1. What Defines Cardiovascular Exercise?
2. Benefits of Cardiovascular Training
3. Project: Test Your Cardiovascular Fitness Level  (Complete this project assignment 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  (Complete this project assignment Walking Drills)
9. Project: Wind Sprints  (Complete this project assignment 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  (Complete this project assignment Unit 3 Activity Log)
18. Review
19. Test
20. Alternate Test—Form A
21. Alternate Test—Form B
22. Glossary and Credits

1. What is Strength Training?
2. How is Muscular Strength Developed?
3. Project: Test Your Muscular Strength and Endurance  (Complete this project assignment 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  (Complete this project assignment Developing Your Core)
9. Project: Graded Resistance Exercise Performance  (Complete this project assignment 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   (Complete this project assignment Unit 4 Activity Log)
15. Review
16. Test
17. Alternate Test—Form A
18. Alternate Test—Form B
19. Glossary and Credits

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UNIT 5 - MOTIVATION AND MINDSET

UNIT 6 - COURSE REVIEW AND EXAM

1. Developing a Realistic Mindset and Goals
2. Adapting the Program Over Time
3. Project: Flexibility and Cardiovascular Exercise Workout  (Complete this project assignment 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  (Complete this project assignment 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 (Complete this project assignment 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 - Complete this project assignment Unit 5 Activity Log.
20. Review
21. Test
22. Alternate Test—Form A
23. Alternate Test—Form B
24. Glossary and Credits

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