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Leaders Application

 

 

 

UPPER DIVISION PHYSICAL EDUCATION
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
FITNESS CERTIFICATION or COACHING CERTIFICATION
EDUCATION TO CAREERS
GRADES 11-12
  

 
Prerequisite:
"A" or "B" in Physical Education the previous semester & Teacher Recommendation - Leaders Application
 

COURSE OVERVIEW: 

This course provides opportunities for the student who has excelled in previous Physical Education classes and would like to explore leadership roles. The student will be introduced to basic human anatomy and physiology as well as the structure and function of movement. The curriculum will also expose students to career opportunities in the fields of physical education, the fitness industry and health-related professions.

 

UNITS OF INSTRUCTION:
UNIT I - Health Related Fitness Concepts and Assessments
UNIT II - Human Anatomy/Physiology of Exercise
UNIT III - Biomechanics of Exercise
UNIT IV -Characteristics of Leadership/Fitness Leadership/Management
UNIT V - Practicum in Physical Education Department 
 

STUDENT OUTCOMES: 

bulletAcquaint students with the structure of and relationships among the systems of the body. (23.A)
bulletApply knowledge of kinesiology and biomechanics of movement. (19.C, 20.A)
bulletApply knowledge of health related fitness assessments and application toward personal goals. (20.B, 20.C, 24.B)
bulletDemonstrate ability to organize and lead group fitness activities. (21.A)
bulletDemonstrate ability to organize and officiate structured group activities. (21.B)
bulletDemonstrate ability to keep group focused and communicating in positive ways. (24.A)
 

MAJOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO ACHIEVE OUTCOMES:

bulletProper Lake Park physical education uniform required for class.
bulletAnalyze the structure of human anatomy and how the body functions for optimum health.
bulletComplete pre and post fitness assessments.
bulletExecute pre and post fitness assessments.
bulletParticipate in group fitness activities, structured games, and officiating duties.
bulletConstruct and lead a group fitness class.
bulletWrite personal fitness plan during designated semester.
 

ADOPTED TEXT OR PRINCIPAL MATERIALS USED: 

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American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM Fitness Book. Champaign, IL:

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Human Kinetics Publishers.Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.

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AFAA Fitness Theory and Practice. Sherman Oaks, CA.National Strength and Conditioning Association.

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Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska: Human Kinetics Publishers.

Periodicals:

American Fitness, Sherman Oaks, CA.
Fitness, G & H USA Publishing, New York.
IDEA Today, San Diego, CA

 

Rev. (04/28/02)

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