Life-time Fitness Semester project

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

1. 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)
   
2. 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)
   
3. 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?

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:

1. What exercises were included?


2. What muscle groups were emphasized?


3. Were the exercieses done with correct technique and explained appropriately?


4. 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

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...

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?

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

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

legal supplements

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

1. describe the affect that each substance has on the body.


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


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

DUE 10/26

Yoga?

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

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

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

DUE BY 9/28

Benefits of Exercise

• 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

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?

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

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