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Examine the bioenergetics of exercise and its importance in energy production
Assessment Strategies
in class discussion
by completion of study guides
on a written test
Criteria
you examine how the body produces energy
you examine the components of the neuromuscular system
you identify the physiological applications of the cardiorespiratory system
you describe the acute responses to and benefits of aerobic exercise
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Examine the function and structure of the human body and how it responds to exercise
Assessment Strategies
in class discussion
by completion of study guides
on a written test
Criteria
you identify the major systems of the human body
you identify the function of the body systems
you comprehend the acute responses to exercise
you comprehend the chronic responses to exercise
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Recognize the benefits of exercise and the role of the environment
Assessment Strategies
through completion of study guides
in class discussion
on a written test
Criteria
you cite the benefits of exercise for healthy people
you cite the benefits of exercise for those people with chronic illness
you identify the physiological changes that take place when exercise is performed in environmental extremes
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Explore the biomechanical principles of human movement
Assessment Strategies
through completion of study guides
in class discussion and demonstrations
on a written test
Criteria
you identify the anatomical terms of the human body
you identify the directional terms of the human body
you identify the regional terms of the human body
you examine the biomechanical principles of movement
you examine the kinesiology of the lower extremities of the body
you examine the kinesiology of the upper extremities of the body
you examine the kinesiology of the spine and pelvis
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Recognize the basic principles of nutrition and the food pyramid
Assessment Strategies
through completion of study guides
in class discussion
on a written test
Criteria
you examine the role of macro nutrients
you examine the role of micro nutrients
you explain how the body produces energy
you clarify the relationship between diet and disease
you explain current topics related to ergogenic aids and weight management
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Demonstrate the basic components of a group fitness class
Assessment Strategies
by physical participation in group fitness applications
Criteria
you employ a variety of exercise applications in a group setting
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Indicate the components of the health screening process
Assessment Strategies
by completion of study guides
by completion of reading assignments
Criteria
you identify methods used in health screening
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Identify the classifications for cardiovascular disease risk
Assessment Strategies
by completion of study guides
by completion of reading assignments
by completion of written tests
Criteria
you categorize the stratifications for CAD
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Examine the importance of cardiovascular screening for athletes
Assessment Strategies
by completion of reading assignments
in class discussion
Criteria
you examine the importance of screening for competitive athletes
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Examine the importance of being a "student-centered" instructor
Assessment Strategies
by completion of reading material
in class discussion
Criteria
you distinguish between student-centered and teacher-centered instruction
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Demonstrate how fitness tests are performed
Assessment Strategies
by completion of reading assignments
by completion of physical fitness tests as presented in text
Criteria
you demonstrate basic physical fitness testing
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Examine the principles involved in developing a group fitness class format
Assessment Strategies
by completion of reading assignments
in class group discussion
Criteria
you identify the segments of a group fitness class
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Explore student learning strategies and appropriate teaching methods
Assessment Strategies
by completion of reading assignments
in class group discussion
by completion of study guides
in class lab activities
Criteria
you recognize the importance of class design to meet participants' needs
you recognize the stages of human behavior and motor skill development
you examine class design and teaching methodologies
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Examine factors and strategies that influence exercise adherence and motivation
Assessment Strategies
by completion of reading assignments
by completion of study guides
in class group discussion
Criteria
you explore the factors that influence exercise adherence
you identify the traits of an ideal group fitness instructor
you explore strategies that encourage adherence
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Practice a variety of group fitness applications
Assessment Strategies
by performance of group fitness activities
by performance of choreography styles
by completion of reading material
Criteria
you exercise physically by practicing different types of group fitness activities
you demonstrate how to develop 32 count phrase choreography
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Recognize exercise standards developed for special populations
Assessment Strategies
by completion of study guides
in class group discussion
Criteria
you identify the definition of special populations
you identify the standards for exercise programming for special populations
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Identifies benefits and contraindications of exercise for special populations
Assessment Strategies
by completion of study guides
in class group discussion
Criteria
you indicate the benefits of exercise for special populations
you indicate the risks of exercise for special populations
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Indicates exercise guidelines for special populations
Assessment Strategies
through completion of reading assignments
through completion of study guides
in class group discussion
Criteria
you identify exercise guidelines for each of the populations presented in the text
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Access types and factors associated with exercise-related injuries
Assessment Strategies
through completion of reading assignments
through completion of study guides
in class group discussion
Criteria
you recognize types of injuries
you recognize the causes for the various types of injuries
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Analyze risk management procedures
Assessment Strategies
through completion of reading assignments
through completion of study guides
in class group discussion
on a written test
Criteria
you examine the components of risk management planning and development
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Identify the legal and professional responsibilities of a group fitness instructor
Assessment Strategies
through completion of study guides
through completion of reading assignments
in class group discussion
on a written test
Criteria
you categorize the areas of responsibility of a group fitness leader
you explore guidelines for accident reporting and risk management
you examine the legal considerations of contracts
you examine the legal considerations of claims
you examine the legal considerations of copyright