Exercise
and Fitness Programs
Course Module
Jeff Ziegler
Goals:
Students will be able to read
and comprehend various fitness programs and be able to recognize who the
program is geared towards and who would benefit from such a program. Students
will also be able to choose a program for themselves based on personal
preference and fitness level.
Content Overview:
A person’s individual fitness
level is a very important factor in the game of life. It is clear, through
research, that longevity is directly correlated to exercise and fitness. The
more you exercise and stay physically active, the longer you will live a
healthy life and possibly add years onto your overall life. With all the
different fitness and exercise programs out there to target specific audiences,
it is very important to find one that fits a person’s fitness level and
preferences. The internet provides endless information on fitness activities
and programs to get anyone at any fitness level active.
Why is this important?
Fitness and health is
becoming not only a hot topic in society today, but it is also becoming a
necessity. The obesity in children has increased tremendously. Physical
activity is being shunned in some areas of the country and a personal
responsibility for ones health and physical well-being seems to be
non-existent. While fitness programs and physical activity can aid those trying
to improve their overall health, diet also plays a role and should be looked at
as well.
These following websites will
provide you with some basic information on exercise and fitness. They will
share with you the most recent and hot topics in fitness and exercise. You can
read about certain programs and learn about some statistics at well that are
sure to blow you away.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/HQ00171
http://www.netfit.co.uk/wkmen.htm
http://www.hoptechno.com/book11.htm
Activity 1
Presentations
Each group will come up with
a power point presentation that will inform the class of the specific program
assigned. The presentation should be no more then 15 minutes long and every
student must speak and do their share of research.
Group 1:
P90X has become a huge rage
in the fitness world today. I want you to do some research on this program and
become experts on P90X. I want you to take a look at this specific program and
answer the following:
1) What is attractive about this program?
2) Who is this program geared too? Sex? Age?
3) What are the benefits of this program?
4) What areas of fitness does this program cover?
5) What are the results of those who have completed this
program?
6) Are there any negatives or downfalls to this program?
Group 2:
Many people are turning to
Yoga as their main source of fitness. I would like you to do some research on
the history of Yoga and become experts on it. I want you use any resources and
be able to answer the following questions:
1) Who does this program appeal to and why?
2) What is attractive about this program?
3) What are the overall benefits of this program?
4) What areas of fitness does this program cover?
5) What are the results of those who have completed this
program?
6) Are there any negatives or downfalls to this program?
Activity 2
Students will write an
informative paper on a fitness program of their choice and follow the
guidelines and questions I have given them. Programs should be approved by
teacher before beginning research.
Now that you have learned to
research a fitness program and learn about it inside and out, I would like you
to find a program that you would like to take part in. This can be any type of
program that you wish, but you must be able to give me the following
information:
1) Name and history of program.
2) What the goal of the program is.
3) Why does it appeal to you?
4) A summary of the program, steps, levels, and
progression.
5) What makes this program better then the others?
Students should turn their
papers in as a Word document to my email at teacher@gmail.com
Bibliography
Popular Fitness: Provides information
on a variety of fitness programs and includes research being done. For the
latest innovations in the fitness industry, this site provides great
information.
http://www.popularfitness.com/
Fitness Programs for Life: A
great site to search for fitness programs and develop one that works for you.
http://www.fitness-programs-for-life.com/