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Texas Fitness and Wellness Skills

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• Build lifelong fitness and wellness habits through active, skills-based learning.
• Create personalized fitness plans with engaging activities and exercise demonstrations.
• Develop physical literacy and healthy behaviors for long-term wellness success.

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Title Overview

Title Overview

Fitness and Wellness Skills is a standards-based, comprehensive course curriculum that includes all of the resources teachers need to facilitate both active and cognitive learning in their fitness course. Because no two physical education classrooms are alike, Fitness and Wellness Skills provides the ultimate flexibility for in-person or online instruction. Using the detailed lesson plans as a guide, teachers can personalize the content to suit their students? unique needs. Core content can be shared with students using handouts, PowerPoint presentations that support teacher-led instruction, or via instructional videos. Cognitive learning is reinforced with numerous active-learning opportunities getting students moving while engaging with the information they have learned. Detailed lesson plans and activity instructions help teachers plan each day, facilitate active learning, and debrief with students. Students will leave this course equipped with the skills to build a comprehensive fitness plan and achieve lifelong wellness.
  • Students will learn the benefits of, and strategies to achieve, physical, social, and emotional wellness. As the course progresses, they will gain the tools they need to participate in and develop safe, effective, fitness plans. Students will benefit from these skills throughout their lives.
  • Thematic Task Cards and an Exercise Video Library provide visual reinforcement of exercises and activities to integrate into any workout.
  • Exit Ticket handouts present an opportunity to check in with students and confirm understanding of the day?s concepts.
  • Handouts compliment the module lessons, giving students a chance to demonstrate proficiency in the exercise and activities skills developed in the module.
  • Each module includes a Pretest and Posttest and each lesson within a module includes Review and Reflection Questions, which teachers can use to track student progress and confirm understanding of the module.
  • Fitness Activities are a fun way to have students get warmed up, develop self-management skills, and find enjoyment in physical activity. Use these activities throughout class to prepare students for a workout, relieve stress before an assessment, or just encourage students to have fun being physically active.
  • The author, William Bode, has nearly 30 years of teaching experience. He was named 2016 North Carolina's PE Teacher of the Year and in 2017 he was the SHAPE Southern District High school PE TOY.
  • Correlated to the TEKs for Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Pursuits (formerly Foundations of Personal Fitness) and the SHAPE Grade-Level Outcomes.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Module 1: Preparing for a Physically Literate Life

Module 2: Understanding the Health- and Skill-Related Fitness Components

Module 3: Nutrition and Physical Activity

Module 4: Setting Goals and Creating a Fitness Plan

Module 5: Choosing Your Exercises

Module 6: Developing a Workout

Module 7: Using Technology Responsibly

Module 8: Being Physically Active for Life

Instructor Resources

Instructor Resources

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  • Lesson Plans and Activities
    Experienced teachers have developed detailed lesson plans and creative activities to accompany the textbooks. There's no need to spend days recreating your courses—they have done it for you!
  • PowerPoint Presentations
    Editable slides for each chapter engage a variety of learning styles, improve student focus, encourage discussion, and provide visual impact.
  • Workbooks
    Creative workbook activities inspire students to review and apply concepts.
  • Interactive Content
    Additional interactive content including flash cards, animations, and interactive activities enhance the learning experience.

Standards and Correlations

Standards and Correlations

Texas

Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Pursuits

About the Author

About the Author

William Bode Having taught physical education and health for 30 years, William Bode enjoys creating positive learning experiences through physical activity to develop lifelong skills and promote overall wellness. In 2016, William was honored with the North Carolina High School PE Teacher of the Year award. He was named the SHAPE Southern District High School PE Teacher of the Year in 2017. Through conference presentations and social media, William continues to advocate for physical educators across the country. He is the co-creator of the #PhysEdSummit, a free, online conference for health and physical education teachers all over the world. William attended Pfeiffer College and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education. Throughout his career, he has enjoyed the support of numerous mentors, colleagues, and friends in the physical education community.

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