Part I. Foundations of Health-Related Fitness and Physical Activity Chapter 1. Introduction to Physical Best Suzan F. Smith-Ayers The Physical Best Instructional Approach Health-Related Fitness Education What Makes Physical Best Unique? Physical Best Activities Related Resources Physical Best Certificate Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 2. Creating Physical Activity Behaviors That Last a Lifetime Ken Murfay Physical Activity Trends Factors That Influence Physical Activity Behaviors Motivation Manage Engagement in Physical Activity Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 3. Basic Training Principles Sean M. Bulger and Brooke Towner Understanding the Basic Training Principles Applying the Basic Training Principles Components of a Physical Activity Session Social Support and Safety Guidelines Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 4. Essential Nutrition for Students'' Health and Well-Being Michelina (Mickey) Witte Nutrition Education in Physical Education Basic Nutrition Concepts Nutrition Guidelines and Recommendations Understanding Food Labels Nutrition During Childhood Nutrition During Adolescence Nutrition in Schools Nutrition and Physical Best Summary Discussion Questions Part II.
Components of Health-Related Fitness Chapter 5. Cardiorespiratory Endurance Jan Galen Bishop Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Related Terms Importance and Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Endurance Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Endurance Guidelines Teaching Cardiorespiratory Endurance Principles of Exercise and Cardiorespiratory Endurance Monitoring Intensity Training Methods for Cardiorespiratory Endurance Safety Guidelines Technology Assessing Cardiorespiratory Endurance Cardiorespiratory Endurance and the Curriculum Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 6. Body Composition Desmond J. Millender Understanding Body Composition Methods of Measuring Body Composition Teaching Guidelines for Body Composition Strength Training and Body Composition Management Helping Students Who Are Overfat or Underfat Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 7. Flexibility Eryn K. Milian Definitions of Flexibility Concepts Factors Affecting Flexibility Benefits of Flexibility Ways to Maintain and Improve Flexibility Principles of Training Teaching Guidelines for Flexibility Safety Guidelines for Flexibility Activities Contraindications Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 8. Muscular Strength and Endurance Bryan Christensen Definitions of Muscular Strength and Endurance Concepts Developmentally Appropriate Resistance Training Benefits of Resistance Training Teaching Guidelines for Muscular Strength and Endurance Principles of Training Resistance Training Methods for Muscular Strength and Endurance Addressing Motor Skills Through Muscular Strength and Endurance Activities Safety Guidelines for Muscular Strength and Endurance Activities Summary Discussion Questions Part III. Curriculum and Teaching Methods Chapter 9.
Integrating Health-Related Fitness Education Into the Curriculum Chad M. Killian and Ben D. Kern Curriculum Development The Importance of Advocacy Program Design Developing Objectives and Outcomes Developing a Curriculum to Promote Lifetime Health-Related Fitness Teaching for Lifelong Fitness Fitness Education Cycle Fitness for Life Some Notes on the Rapid Emergence of Artificial Intelligence Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 10. Employing Best Practices for Teaching Roman Waldera Teaching Styles Instructional Strategies Enhancing Health-Related Fitness Education Extending Physical Activity Time Technology Use in Physical Education Safety Equipment Appropriate Attire Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 11. Including Everyone Brian Culp and David G. Lorenzi Relevant Laws Benefits of Inclusion Methods of Inclusion Major Areas in Which to Ensure Inclusion Summary Discussion Questions Part IV. Foundations of Assessment in Health-Related Fitness and Physical Activity Chapter 12. Assessing Student Understanding of Health-Related Fitness Ben D.
Kern and Chad M. Killian Understanding Assessment Importance of Assessment Recommended Assessment Tools Applying Assessment Tools Using Assessments for Program Planning Motivating Through Assessment Making Assessment Practical Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 13. Assessing Health-Related Fitness and Physical Activity Lynn V. Johnson FitnessGram Guidelines for Assessing Health-Related Fitness Tailoring Health-Related Fitness Assessment Using Health-Related Fitness Results Appropriately Guidelines for Assessing Physical Activity Tools for Assessing Physical Activity Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 14. Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programming for Active Schools Brian Dauenhauer Defining an Active School Culture Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Opportunities for Physical Activity Physical Education Physical Activity During the School Day Physical Activity Before and After School School and Staff Leadership Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation Family and Community Engagement Policy and Advocacy Professional Development and Training Tools and Resources for Active Schools Integration Into Higher Education Summary Discussion Questions.