Whether rural, urban, or suburban, this curriculum assists teachers in integrating fitness education in a variety of settings. It also helps teachers adjust lessons to fit any learning model for remote, hybrid, or in-person learning. Curriculum features 211 instructional photos clearly showing easily adaptable exercises without equipment. 18 pacing guides outline a week-by-week blueprint for implementing a semester long fitness program. Teachers can also refer to online web resources with 139 video demonstrations to provide further clarification. All topics align with SHAPE National Standards. 416 pages.

Contents

Part I. Foundations of Fitness Education
- Chapter 1. Introduction to Fitness Education
- Chapter 2. Fitness Components and Training Principles
- Chapter 3. Curricular and Instructional Considerations in Fitness Education
- Chapter 4. Classroom Considerations and Teaching Tips
- Chapter 5. Nutrition, Wellness, and Consumer Issues
- Chapter 6. Social and Emotional Learning
- Chapter 7. Standards, Grade-Level Outcomes, and Assessment
Part II. Fitness Elements and Lesson Plans
- Chapter 8. Cardiorespiratory Fitness
- Chapter 9. Upper-Body Stretching Exercises
- Chapter 10. Core Stretching Exercises
- Chapter 11. Lower-Body Stretching Exercises
- Chapter 12. Upper-Body Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises
- Chapter 13. Core Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises
- Chapter 14. Lower-Body Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises
- Chapter 15. Implementing the Fitness Education Program
Part III. Extending Fitness Education
- Chapter 16. Extending Fitness Education Into the Community
- Chapter 17. Pacing Guides for Semester Planning