Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses

This book provides educators with practical strategies to implement fitness education effectively. Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses addresses common barriers and offers valuable resources.

This comprehensive guide assists physical educators in creating and implementing effective fitness education courses within their curricula. It includes detailed pacing guides that serve as a blueprint for teachers throughout a semester, ensuring a structured approach to fitness education. With 139 video clips and 211 instructional photos, the book showcases activities that require no equipment, addressing common barriers like large class sizes, lack of resources, and insufficient professional development.

Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses offers innovative solutions for these challenges, providing secondary-level physical educators with practical ideas and guidance to meet the diverse needs of their students. The pacing guides are designed for flexibility, allowing educators to adapt the curriculum for both traditional and block schedules. Each guide outlines objectives, discussion topics, activities, assessments, and teaching strategies, ensuring alignment with SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K–12 Physical Education.

Additionally, the book emphasizes the importance of social and emotional learning, behavior modification, and inclusivity within fitness education. It features a dedicated chapter on nutrition education by renowned sport nutritionist Lisa Dorfman, offering educators valuable insights to integrate into their courses. Organized into three distinct sections, Designing and Teaching Fitness Education Courses covers theoretical knowledge, practical fitness components, and community engagement, ultimately empowering teachers to foster lifelong fitness habits among their students.