Friday, December 14, 2007

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.).

Friday, November 30, 2007

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

Sunday, November 11, 2007

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

Monday, November 5, 2007

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

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

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

Friday, October 19, 2007

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

Monday, October 15, 2007

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