NCA Life Fitness

Extra Credit

2008-06-11T08:10:00.000-07:00

For those of you who are lacking the 120 hours of fitness log participation or need to make up for past grades. Here is a last chance extra credit assignment:

Write a 1-page summary on each of the 5 components of physical fitness (5 pages total). Include a detailed description of what each component is; how you are, or are not, incorporating it into your own person fitness plan; and what exercises you might participate in to focus on this component.

Due no later than Tues. 6/17. Assignments can be emailed to me at sean@gracefellowship.org

God bless and thanks for a great year!

Presentation Schedule

2008-04-16T08:46:00.000-07:00

Presentation schedule for Final, Semester Activity project.

Presentation guidelines:

Content should take the entire class period.
Students should special arrangements for space, equipment, presentation material ahead of time.
Should consist of exposure to each of the W.E.L.L.N.E.S.S. components
Should include the use of visual aids
Should incorporate some type of skill instruction, game strategy, etc.
Use the assignments you have done all semester to help you, especially your lesson plans :)

Presentation Schedule:

5/12- Ultimate Frisbee - Chris Yoos

5/14 - Biking - Nate Keck

5/16 - Karate - Michelle Richardson

5/19 - Golf - Chris Maloney

5/21 - Swimming - Tiana Burelle

5/23 - Table Tennis - Minjae Roe

5/28 - Mountain Biking - James Moody

5/30 - Skiing - Janette Rondeau

6/2 - Snowboarding - Sammy P.

6/4 - SCUBA - Christiana

6/6 - Jump Rope - Ivy

6/9 - Running - Nick C.

S. Strategies for life long participation

2008-04-16T08:44:00.000-07:00

S. - Strategies for Life-Long involvement

Based upon all that you have learned about this activity; describe in detail how you plan to incorporate this activity into your own Physical Fitnes Program (PFP).
Identify obstacles to participation and necessary steps to avoid/overcome those barriers.
Give examples of specific time/places/organziations where you plan to participate in this activity.
outline goals that you have for yourself in the short and long term as they relate to your overall fitness and this activity.

Due 5/12

S. Strengths & Weaknesses

2008-04-16T08:38:00.000-07:00

S. - Strength and weaknesses of this activity for life time fitness

describe in detail the positive health and fitness benefits associated with participation in this activity.
describe in detail the limitations of this activity for the promotion of life time health and fitness.

Consider the components of fitness that your activity does/does not emphasize. Consider the safety, cost, accessibility, etc. Consider the wellness benefits beyond the physical.

Due 5/5

Exercises for your activity!

2008-03-17T08:14:00.000-07:00

E. Exercies to improve participation

What activity specific exercises can be perfomed to improve skills in this activity?
What fitness related activities can be incorporated into a workout program to improve skills in this activity?
Describe in detail the considerations that someone dedicated to this activity would need to know when prescribing their workout program (include FITT principle and training concept considerations, ie. progression, overload, specificity, periodization; specific muscle groups emphasized, etc.)

DUE by 4/11

Newsrelease on your activity!

2008-03-14T08:41:00.000-07:00

N. - News Story

Find a recently published story of note involving your activity. Describe the circumstances and situations involved and discuss why it was significant. Discuss implications of this story for your activity.

Due 3/28

Activity Lesson Plans

2008-02-19T07:14:00.000-08:00

L. - Lesson Plan #1 & L. - Lesson Plan #2

The next assignment will have you acticulate 2 seperate lesson plans to help you instruct the class on the basic history, rules, techniques, strategies, etc. of your activity. The handouts distributed in class may be used as a template for these lesson plans or you may make up your own form.

Remember, each student will instruct the class on their activity during 1 class period later in the semester. So use this assignment and the others to prepare you to do a good job on your presentation later on!

BOTH DUE on March 7th!

Etiquette & Equipment

2008-02-01T09:34:00.000-08:00

E. - Etiquette & Equipment

What are the rules of play? (most accepted, differences by region, etc.)
Codes of conduct? Guidelines for participation?
Policies/procedures/protocols?
Officials signals/symbols? etc.
Different governing bodies, their influence on the game?

Use this post to comment on the structure of your activity as it relates to competition, competitive play, tournaments, etc. Be specific with most important details of your activity. Use tables, charts, pictures, etc. as necessary. Assignment can be turned in via hard copy or blogged.

Due Friday 2/15

WELLNESS Assignment

2008-01-22T10:02:00.000-08:00

W. - What is your activity?

General description of the activity (distinguishing characteristics, trends, etc.)
What is the background/origin/history/key figures of this activity?
What is the current status of the activity (participation, popularity, geography, etc.

Minimum 300 words or 2 pages typed double spaced.

DUE Friday 2/1

Life Fitness Second Semester Activity Projects

2008-01-15T08:38:00.000-08:00

The following outline will guide the second semester Life Fitness schedule. Please review each assignment carefully and do a good job on your project.

W. - What is your activity?

General description of the activity (distinguishing characteristics, trends, etc.)
What is the background/origin/history/key figures of this activity?
What is the current status of the activity (participation, popularity, geography, etc.)

E. - Etiquette & Equipment

What are the rules of play?
Codes of conduct? Guidelines?
Policies/procedures/protocols?
Officials signals/symbols? etc.
Different governing bodies, their influence on the game?

L. - Lesson Plan #1 (see handout)

L. - Lesson Plan #2 (see handout)

N. - News Story

Find a recently published story of note involving your activity. Describe the circumstances and situations involved and discuss why it was significant.

E. Exercies to improve participation

What activity specific exercises can be perfomed to improve skills in this activity?
What fitness related activities can be incorporated into a workout program to improve skills in this activity?
Describe in detail the considerations that someone dedicated to this activity would need to know when prescribing their workout program (include FITT principle and training concept considerations, ie. progression, overload, specificity, periodization)

S. - Strength and weaknesses of this activity for life time fitness

describe in detail the positive health and fitness benefits associated with participation in this activity.
describe in detail the limitations of this activity for the promotion of life time health and fitness.

S. - Strategies for Life-Long involvement (PFP)

Based upon all that you have learned about this activity; describe in detail how you plan to incorporate this activity into your own Physical Fitnes Program (PFP).
Identify obstacles to participation and necessary steps to avoid/overcome those barriers.
Give examples of specific time/places/organziations where you plan to participate in this activity.

Life-time Fitness Semester project

2007-12-14T09:09:00.000-08:00

Answer the following questions based on the information given in the audio lesson and first semester content:

What is the difference between a Christian and non-Christian approach to fitness? Find an article, advertisement or video online for each approach and discuss their relevance to these two contrasting views!!! (minimum 1 page typed)
Based on the sermon that we listened to in class, plus any additional resources; discuss the concept of stewardship and how it applies to the physical aspect of wellness!!! (minimum 1 page typed)
Prescribe a workout program for yourself for the next year that takes into consideration what you learned. Include the following: components of health-related fitness, FITT principle guidelines (ie. specific exercises and their frequency, intensity, time, etc.), fitness goals, and overall philosophy. (should be organized in tables/charts with adequate space for recording entries).

DUE by end of semester (Paper should be at least 2-pages typed double space, size 12 font, Arial font; and include any necessary charts, tables, graphs, etc.).

exercise video?

2007-11-30T07:20:00.000-08:00

Review an APPROPRIATE exercise video from Google Video or YouTube (at least 3 minutes in duration). Blog the link for the video with a brief reflection on the video, including:

What exercises were included?

What muscle groups were emphasized?

Were the exercieses done with correct technique and explained appropriately?

Was the video useful in helping you understand the exercise?

Possible topics to search include: core/abdominal; resistance; cardiovascluar; and/or flexibility exercises....

DUE BY 12/14

Fitness Myth's Quiz

2007-11-11T04:51:00.000-08:00

Go to the following link, and take the quiz online. http://exercise.about.com/library/Quiz/blfitnessmythquiz.htm

Blog down the question(s) that you answer incorrectly and explain why the answer(s) does, or does not, make sense...

DUE 11/16

FITT Principle...

2007-11-05T08:01:00.000-08:00

Analyze your current level of activity based on the FITT principle. In what areas are you doing well; and in what areas are you deficient?

F.... How often do you work out?

I.... At what intensity do you perform these activities/exercises?

T.... For what duration, how long do you perform these activities/exercises?

T.... What type of activities/exercises do you perform?

Based on your answers to FITT principle questions above, are you meeting the recommeded standards for each component of health related fitness? Explain...

DUE 11/12

Gym membership?

2007-10-24T05:53:00.000-07:00

Find 2 or 3 gymnasium/fitness centers that are close to your house and find out:

How much a membership for you would cost?
What requirements are there for you to sign up for a membership?
What type of fitness programs/classes do they offer?
Would you be inclined to join? Why, why not?
DUE 11/2

legal supplements

2007-10-19T09:24:00.000-07:00

Choose three LEGAL performance enhancing diet supplements, Go to WebMD and do some background research and answer the following questions:

describe the affect that each substance has on the body.

describe what would motivate an athlete or fitness participant to use this product.

describe the risks or cautions associated with this type of supplementation.

DUE 10/26

Yoga?

2007-10-15T08:46:00.000-07:00

Go online to wikipedia and read about the background of Yoga (what it is, where it comes from, etc..) Discuss your findings on your blog post and answer the following question...

Do you believe that Yoga is an acceptable exercise activity for Christian's to participate in?

Explain your answer...

Due 10/19

Cultural influences on fitness

2007-10-05T13:39:00.000-07:00

How has the introduction and proliferation of:
health/fitness clubs, recreation centers, beauty salons, tanning businesses, etc.
as well as
television, video games, internet, etc. impacted our activity levels over the last 50 years? Explain your answer...

What do you think is an acceptable amount of time to spend in front of some type of screen (tv and/or computer) in a week?
(How many hours per week?)

DUE 10/12

2007-09-21T05:52:00.000-07:00

What does physical fitness mean to you?
Explain your answer...
Is it a sin to be physically unfit? overweight? chronically sick? etc.
Explain your answer...

DUE BY 9/28

Benefits of Exercise

2007-09-10T08:27:00.000-07:00

What were the top 10 benefits of/reasons to exercise that you chose for yourself?
What were the top ten benefits of/reasons to exercise that your family member chose? Why do you think they are different?
Which one benefit is most important to you and why?

Due on 9/21

2007-09-05T09:17:00.001-07:00

Find 3 verses in the Bible (at least one Old Testament and one New Testament) to support your position on how faith & fitness relate to one another. Explain why you chose each verse and the implications for your life. Due by 9/14.

1st Blog Discussion Question?

2007-08-29T07:42:00.001-07:00

1st Blog:

What does your fitness have to do with your faith? Please give this some thought and post comments by 9/7...next Friday

NCA 2007/2008 LifeFitness Blog

2007-08-29T07:13:00.000-07:00

NCA Life Fitness Blog

2007/2008 school year is here...woohoo. Students will be required to log in once per week and post comments on the Blog. This might include; submitting feedback on discussion questions, reporting on a certain activity, giving personal opinions, analyzing consumer fitness material, etc.

This blog is designed to help stimulate personal reflection and growth of your individual fitness habits and hopefully help you in commiting to living a healthy and active lifestyle. This IS an appropriate forum for you to ask questions, comment on other people's posts, etc. however, all content will be monitored and any inappropriate or abusive material will NOT be tolerated.

Life Fitness Rocks

Sean VR