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Course Outline

Introduction: Be sure to read the course introduction before beginning any lessons or assignments.

Module 1 Introduction: Physical Activity Knowledge

•   Module 1 Prepare for Learning Self-Assessment
• •   1.0.1 Spark | Introduction and Chapter 1- Welcome to the Revolution A Case Study on Exercise and the Brain
  •   1.0.2 Spark | Chapter 2 - Learning: Grow Your Brain Cells
  •   1.0.3 10 Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise (Engage with Concepts)
  •   1.0.4 Activity and Fitness Log
• Lesson 1.1 Overview | Creating a Safe Physical Space
  •   1.1.1 Creating a Safe Physical Space (Explore & Connect)
  •   1.1.2 Basic At-Home Workout Set-up (Think Aloud & Reflect)
  •   1.1.3 Why your brain loves it when you exercise, plus 3 easy ways to work out at home (Engage with Concepts)
  •   1.1.4 What to Know About Working Out at Home (Engage with Concepts)
• Lesson 1.2 Overview | Introduction to Physical Activity Knowledge
  •   1.2.1 Physical Activity (Explore & Connect)
  •   1.2.2 Body Composition (Explore & Connect)
  •   1.2.3 Nutrition (Explore & Connect)
  •   1.2.4 How the food you eat affects your brain (Engage with Concepts)
  •   1.2.5 Choose My Plate Activity (Engage with Concepts)
• Lesson 1.3 Overview | Physical Activity and Safety Factors
  •   1.3.1 Safety Risks with Physical Activity (Explore & Connect)
  •   1.3.2 Health Risks-Inactive Lifestyle (Explore & Connect)
  •   1.3.3 Hidden Risks of Sitting (Engage with Concepts)
• Module 1 Proof of Learning Self-Assessment

Module 1 Exam Information | Exam Application | Module 1 Exam

Module 2 Introduction: Fitness Principles

•     Module 2 Prepare for Learning Self-Assessment
• •     2.0.1 Spark | Chapter 3 -Stress: The Greatest Challenge
• Lesson 2.1 Overview | F.I.T.T Principle
  
  •     2.1.1 How to make a workout plan (Engage in Concepts)
  •     2.1.2 Which At-Home Workout Options Are Right for You? - Making a Fitness Plan (Explore & Connect)
  •     2.1.3 23 and 1/2 hours - What is the single best thing we can do for our health? (Engage with Concepts)
• Lesson 2.2 Overview | Principles of Overload, Progression, and Specificity
  
  •     2.2.1 Principles of Overload, Progression, and Specificity (Explore & Connect)
  •     2.2.2 What is Overload, Progression & Specificity (Engage with Concepts)
• Lesson 2.3 Overview | Principle of rest and recovery
  
  •     2.3.1 Rest, Recovery, and Periodization (Explore and Connect)
  •     2.3.2 Principles of Training | Fitness Training & Programming (Engage with Concepts)
• Lesson 2.4 Overview | S.M.A.R.T. Goals
  
  •     2.4.1 SMART Fitness Goals (Engage with Concepts)
  •     2.4.2 Key to Success, Establish SMART Fitness Goals (Engage with Concepts)
  •     2.4.3 Change Your Life – One Tiny Step at a Time (Engage with Concepts)
  •     2.4.4 What happens to your body when you start exercising regularly? (Engage with Concepts)
• Module 2 Proof of Learning Self-Assessment

Module 2 Exam Information | Exam Application | Module 2 Exam

Module 3 Introduction: Health Related Fitness

•    Module 3 Prepare for Learning Self-Assessment
• •     3.0.1 Spark | Chapter 4 - Anxiety: Nothing to Panic About
• Lesson 3.1 Overview | Cardiovascular Endurance
  
  •     3.1.1 Types of Exercise for your Health | Health-Related Components of Fitness (Engage with Concepts)
  •     3.1.2 Cardiovascular Endurance (Explore & Connect)
  •     3.1.3 Beats Per Minute/Heart Rate (Engage with Concepts)
• Lesson 3.2 Overview | Muscular Strength and Endurance
  
  •     3.2.1 Muscular Strength (Explore & Connect)
  •     3.2.2 What makes muscles grow? (Engage with Concepts)
  •     3.2.3 Muscular Endurance (Explore & Connect)
  •     3.2.4 The surprising reason our muscles get tired (Engage with Concepts)
• Lesson 3.3 Overview | Flexibility and Body Composition
  
  •     3.3.1 Flexibility (Explore & Connect)
  •     3.3.2 Body Composition (Explore & Connect)
  •     3.3.3 What stretching actually does to your body (Engage with Concepts)
• Module 3 Proof of Learning Self-Assessment

Module 3 Exam Information | Exam Application | Module 3 Exam

Module 4 Introduction: Stress Management and Sports

•     Module 4 Prepare for Learning Self-Assessment
• •     4.0.1 Spark | Chapter 5- Depression: Move Your Mood
• Lesson 4.1 Overview | Mental, Emotional and Physical Health
  
  •     4.1.1 What is This Thing Called Health? (Explore & Connect)
  •     4.1.2 What is The Health Triangle and Why Does it Need to Be Balanced? (Engage with Concepts)
  •     4.1.3 How stress affects your body and your brain (Explore & Connect)
• Lesson 4.2 Overview | Stress Strategies: Deep Breathing and Meditation
  
  •     4.2.1 What is Mindfulness (Engage with Concepts)
  •     4.2.2 Deep Breathing (Explore & Connect)
  •     4.2.3 How to Meditate (Engage with Concepts)
  •     4.2.4 Mindfulness for Teenagers | BELIEVE IN YOURSELF | Guided Meditation for Kids (Explore & Connect)
• Lesson 4.3 Overview | Relaxation Techniques: Yoga and Pilates
  
  •     4.3.1 How does yoga work? (Engage with Concepts)
  •     4.3.2 Yoga For Teens | Yoga With Adriene (Explore & Connect)
  •     4.3.3 What Is Pilates? (Engage with Concepts)
  •     4.3.4 Pilates for Teenagers | Home Workout | Pilates Class (Explore & Connect)
  •     4.3.5 What yoga does to your body and brain (Engage with Concepts)
• Module 4 Proof of Learning Self-Assessment
• 4.4.1 Activity and Fitness Log Submission

Module 4 Exam Information | Exam Application | Module 4 Exam