STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      These outcomes do not necessarily reflect the exact sequence or full scope of the course material.

         A.      Explain the importance of physical fitness and wellness.

         B.      Identify the benefits of fitness and wellness.

         C.      Assess physical fitness.

         D.      Determine exercise readiness.

         E.      Evaluate fitness activities.

         F.      Review nutrition for wellness.

         G.      Recognize the importance of weight management.

         H.      Formulate a healthy lifestyle approach to wellness.

         I.      Practice health-related fitness conditioning activities.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Physical activity versus exercise.

 II.     Lifestyle health, wellness and the quality of life.

 III.    Physical fitness.

         A.      Health-related fitness components.

         B.      Skill-related fitness components.

 IV.     Benefits of fitness and wellness.

 V.      Fitness assessment batteries.

         A.      Cardiorespiratory endurance.

         B.      Muscular strength and endurance.

         C.      Flexibility.

         D.      Body composition.

 VI.     Exercise readiness, goals and programming guidelines.

 VII.    Types of fitness activities.

         A.      Cardiovascular activities.

         B.      Muscular strength and endurance activities.

         C.      Stretching activities for flexibility.

 VIII.   Essential nutrients.

         A.      Carbohydrates.

         B.      Proteins.

         C.      Vitamins and minerals.

         D.      Water.

         E.      Balanced diet.

 IX.     Weight management.

         A.      Principle of weight management.

         B.      Behavior modification.

 X       Healthy lifestyle approach to wellness.

         A.      Guidelines for disease prevention.

         B.      Warning signals.

         C.      Spiritual well-being.

         D.      Social well-being.

 XI.     Participation in health-related fitness activities.

         A.      Cardiorespiratory training activities.

         B.      Strength and endurance training activities.

         C.      Flexibility training activities.