{"product_id":"designing-and-teaching-fitness-education-courses-9781718200265","title":"Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jayne D. Greenberg\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Teaching - Subjects - Physical Education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitness education is often overlooked for various reasons: no equipment, no weight room, large class size, or lack of professional development. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesigning and Teaching Fitness Education Courses\u003c\/i\u003e provides real solutions for all these issues. This book offers secondary-level physical educators innovative ideas, practical answers, and guidance in implementing fitness education programming that will meet the needs of all students. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesigning and Teaching Fitness Education Courses\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with highly useful tools and resources: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e211 instructional photos showing exercises and stretches that require no equipment and are easily adapted for varying abilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 pacing guides that form a week-by-week blueprint for implementing a semester-long fitness education course\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA robust online resource with \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eall 18 pacing guides, as well as a blank template for developing your own;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e139 video demonstrations of all the book's exercises and stretches;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerPoint presentations to show in PE classes, including video demonstrations of the book's exercises and stretches; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteacher aids and student handouts, including assignments, assessments, posters, and a 12-week personal fitness plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Teachers can use the pacing guides to develop a semester-long fitness education course that can be implemented in either a traditional or block schedule. These guides offer objectives, class discussion topics, activities, assessments, and teaching strategies for each week of an 18-week semester. All topics in the guides are aligned with SHAPE America's National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The authors guide teachers in addressing the following priorities within a fitness education course: social and emotional learning; behavior modification principles and adherence to fitness activities; social cognitive theory; classroom management; student safety; equity, diversity, and inclusion; and social justice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesigning and Teaching Fitness Education Courses\u003c\/i\u003e also includes a detailed chapter on nutrition education written by internationally recognized sport nutritionist Lisa Dorfman, who provides teachers a wealth of information to integrate into fitness courses. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Teachers will learn how to integrate a quality fitness education curriculum into any setting (rural, urban, or suburban) and any learning model (remote, hybrid, or in-person learning). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesigning and Teaching Fitness Education Courses\u003c\/i\u003e is organized into three sections: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart I presents both theoretical and practical knowledge of fitness education; its importance in a standards-based curriculum; pedagogical and content knowledge considerations; nutrition, wellness, and consumer issues; and the general components of fitness education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart II focuses on various components of fitness education: flexibility, strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness. This part includes stretching and muscular strength and endurance workouts, illustrated with photos in the book and videos in the online resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart III guides readers in enabling students to participate in community fitness and activity events to support the development of lifelong fitness habits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Through \u003ci\u003eDesigning and Teaching Fitness Education Courses\u003c\/i\u003e, teachers will be able to provide appropriate fitness activities that will lead to the elevated health and wellness of students and a greater appreciation for participating in lifelong activities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Note: A code for accessing HK\u003ci\u003ePropel\u003c\/i\u003e is included with all new print books.","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45034209280151,"sku":"9781718200265","price":5816.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781718200265.webp?v=1769210331","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/designing-and-teaching-fitness-education-courses-9781718200265","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}