THE WORKBOOK
“KINESIOLOGY, EXERCISE & FITNESS”

This is an introductory Kinesiology workbook that emphasizes applications, principles, and methods used for weight loss, weight gain, cardiovascular fitness, body tone, muscle mass, strength, and power. The use of sets, resistance, and repetitions are introduced using the F.I.T.T. Principle, the 5 components of Physical Fitness, and various charts.

GENERAL WORKBOOK INFORMATION: CLASSROOM SETTING FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS COMPETITION

• Nutritional concepts applied to exercise & fitness routines for the best results

• Understand how to apply the following to your fitness goals

  • A simple nutrition plan using log-in sheets

  • Use the 5 components of physical fitness in all exercise routine (cardiovascular exercise, flexibility, muscle endurance, muscle strength, and body composition)

  • Use the F.I.T.T. principle for all exercise routines

• Leaning and apply safety procedures and techniques used to minimize risk factors in weight training and conditioning.

• Apply and execute personal weight training charts / programs that can successfully meets the goals of any age group: ex: exercise/workout card, rubric scale card (assessment & measurement record of personal averages & class average), cardiovascular cards, nutrition log-in card, and more.

• Preform and Analyze Pre and Post Measurements & Assessments in the following areas:

  • A variety of strength exercises, muscle coordination exercise, Cardiovascular - aerobic and anaerobic exercises

  • Additional exercise and cardiovascular fitness routines using the F.I.T.T . Principle

  • Compare and contrast Measurements and Assessments of exercises to the National Average for given age

  • Charts & Grades for all results

• Body composition exercises

  • Fat measurements with Calipers

  • Equations to evaluate fat percentage without a caliper

  • Weight Loss vs Weight Gain: 

• Simple equations for proteins, carbohydrates, and fats

• Compare and contrast answers of equations

• Daily Water Consumption

• New studies on the negative effects of Carbohydrates and blood sugar spikes

  • Weight gain, energy highs and lows, fast foods spikes

• Understanding the importance and the function of vitamins & minerals

  • Specific foods that provide vitamins and minerals

• Understand and apply positive reinforcers to keep exercising

• Use of free weights vs weight machines

• Introduction to pyramiding weight lifting techniques

• Introduction of cardiovascular exercise using a heart rate training zone

• Introduction of flexibility using the sit and reach test

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MALE AND FEMALE ATHLETES / ALL COMPETITION SPORTS

• Improve your understanding and use the subjects mentioned the workbook to the need for calories

  • Apply the nutritional concepts to your exercise routine for more strength, muscle mass, and power

  • The importance of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals in your diet

  • How much water do I need as an athlete?

  • Compare and contrast: Weight Loss vs Weight Gain

• Studies on Sugar Spikes for carbohydrates:  Fast Foods spikes

  • Pick better carbohydrates for pre-game meals

ATHLETES: MEN AND WOMEN SPORTS COMPETITION / STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING / CHARTS AND INFORMATION

SPECIALIZED CHARTS FOR CONDITIONING, FLEXIBILITY, POWER, STRENGTH, AGILITY CHARTS AND EXAMPLES

• Charts can be used and replace with exercises, agilities, and stretches for your specific sport  

APPENDIX: THE USE RUBRIC CARDS TO ASSESSMENT & MEASURING PRINCIPLES WEIGHT LIFTING DATA OR OTHER CHARTS THAT IS SIGNIFICANT TO ATHLETE

• Meal plan log-in sheets and various workout sheets

SPECIAL COACHES CORNER SECTION

• Success for all adults with busy schedule

• New studies for those who exercise: positive mood in several directions 

• Suggestions about nutrition plans mixed into your exercise routine

• Charts / Exercise programs for quick workouts / in and out fitness routines

• Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type – F.I.T.T. Principles applied for busy schedules

WORKBOOK ADVANTAGES FOR THE TEACHERS, COACHES, SCHOOLS

1.  Students Workbook buyer fundraiser.

2.  Limited Hassel Fundraiser. 

3.  Limited record keeping.

4.  Use Funds from budget or borrow and repay budget.

5. From net profit - give back to school or bookstore 5%-15%.  Stay in good standing.

6.  Students become excited for grades on workbook assignments.

7.  Points awarded from workbook exercises can help boost student’s grades.

8.  Students become extremely attentive; the feeling of success is in the air.

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