Fitness for Life: Middle School
by Charles B. Corbin, Guy C. Le Masurier, Dolly D. Lambdin
2nd Edition
Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781492544364 |
| eText ISBN | 9781492580997 |
| Publisher | Human Kinetics, Inc. |
| Publishing Year | 2018 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 208 |
Fitness for Life: Middle School, 2nd Edition, introduces middle school students to personal physical fitness, health, and active living. Designed as an educational bridge to the high school curriculum of Fitness for Life, Sixth Edition, the textbook aligns with national physical education standards and USDA nutrition guidelines.
The volume covers motor skill development, moderate physical activity, vigorous sports and aerobics, muscle fitness, and flexibility exercises. In addition, it examines body composition, nutrition concepts, and individual planning for physical activity.
Built for flexible teaching arrangements, the instructional materials support dedicated fitness units, semester courses, and yearlong classes conducted in gymnasiums or classrooms, including combined physical education and health programs.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Physical Activity and Fitness
- • Lesson 1.1: Introduction to Physical Fitness
- • Lesson 1.2: Introduction to Physical Activity
- • Chapter Review
Chapter 2: Learning Skills for Enjoying Physical Activity
- • Lesson 2.1: Learning Motor Skills
- • Lesson 2.2: The Importance of Practice
- • Chapter Review
Chapter 3: Moderate Physical Activity
- • Lesson 3.1: Step 1 of the Physical Activity Pyramid
- • Lesson 3.2 Benefits of Moderate Physical Activities
- • Chapter Review
Chapter 4: Vigorous Aerobics
- • Lesson 4.1: Step 2 of the Physical Activity Pyramid
- • Lesson 4.2: Benefits of Vigorous Aerobics
- • Chapter Review
Chapter 5: Vigorous Sports and Recreation
- • Lesson 5.1: Step 3 of the Physical Activity Pyramid
- • Lesson 5.2: Benefits of Vigorous Sports and Recreation
- • Chapter Review
Chapter 6: Muscle Fitness Exercises
- • Lesson 6.1: Step 4 of the Physical Activity Pyramid
- • Lesson 6.2: Benefits of Muscle Fitness Exercises
- • Chapter Review
Chapter 7: Flexibility Exercises
- • Lesson 7.1: Step 5 of the Physical Activity Pyramid
- • Lesson 7.2: Benefits of Flexibility
- • Chapter Review
Chapter 8: Body Composition, Physical Activity, and Nutrition
- • Lesson 8.1: Body Composition
- • Lesson 8.2: Energy Balance: Physical Activity and Nutrition
- • Chapter Review
Chapter 9: Planning for Physical Activity
- • Lesson 9.1: Personal Planning: Self-Assessing Fitness and Physical Activity
- • Lesson 9.2: Personal Planning: Setting Goals, Putting It in Writing, and Reassessing
- • Chapter Review
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