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