This unit examines the consequences of excess training and nutrition, the foundational principles of fitness, and the public-health facts about obesity and physical inactivity. Students will also explore kinesiology career pathways and develop practical plans for prevention, personal fitness programming, and professional preparation.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze short- and long-term physiological and psychosocial effects of overtraining and excessive caloric/nutrient intake on major body systems using case studies and supporting data
- Apply the Ten Foundations of Fitness to design and justify a 6-week individualized fitness and nutrition program that addresses cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and recovery for a specified client population
- Evaluate epidemiological data and the Ten Facts about Obesity and Physical Inactivity to identify primary risk factors and propose at least three evidence-based community or individual intervention strategies for prevention
- Compare and contrast at least ten kinesiology-related careers by mapping required education, certifications, typical responsibilities, and create a personalized career pathway plan with sequenced steps and timelines
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 4 Lessons
- 30 hours
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