The following list shows the chapter-level topics and assignments for the course. To see all of the course pages, visit the Table of Contents.

Unit 1

• Unit 1 Overview & Objectives
• Discussion: Getting to Know You

Chapter 1: Getting Started

• Reading Links: Introduction
• Adding Physical Activity to Your Life
• Assignment: Safety of Exercise Participation
• Assignment: Time Management

Chapter 2: Assessing Your Wellness

• Reading Links: Assessing Your Wellness
• Video: Six Stages of Change
• Assignment: Wellness Quiz and Stages of Change Strategies

Unit 2

• Unit 2 Overview & Objectives

Chapter 3: Introduction to Fitness and Wellness

• Introduction to Fitness and Wellness Readings
• Introducing the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
• Physical Activity Has Many Health Benefits
• Active Adults
• Safe and Active
• Additional Considerations for Some Adults
• Assignment: President’s Challenge Fitness Test Pre-Test

Chapter 4: Cardiorespiratory Endurance

• Cardio Respiratory Endurance Readings
• Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale
• Target Heart Rate and Estimated Maximum Heart Rate
• Video: Target Heart Rate
• Assignment: Cardiorespiratory Endurance Plan

Chapter 5: Flexibility

• Flexibility Readings
• Sample Flexibility Plan for Beginners
• Help Prevent Back Pain
• Reminder About Activity Tracker
• Assignment: Flexibility Plan

Unit 3

• Unit 3 Overview & Objectives
• Discussion: How’s it Going?

Chapter 6: Body Composition

• Body Composition Reading
• About BMI for Adults
• Assignment: Re-Assessed Fitness Level Results

Chapter 7: Nutrition

• Nutrition and Diet
• Nutrition For Everyone
• Water: Meeting Your Daily Fluid Needs
• Dietary Fat
• Carbohydrates
• Protein
• Vitamins and Minerals
• Dietary Guidelines
• Assignment: Food Tracker
• Discussion: Grocery Shopping

Chapter 8: Muscle Strength and Endurance

• Reassess Fitness Level
• Muscle Strength & Endurance Reading
• Muscle Tissue
• The Muscular System
• Muscle Tissue Types
• Muscle Functions
• Effect of Exercise on Muscles
• Muscular Atrophy and Hypertrophy
• Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage
• Aerobic Training versus Strength Training
• Videos: Muscle Groups & Strength Training

Unit 4

• Unit 4 Overview and Objectives

Chapter 9: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness

Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Reading
Discussion: Health Reform
Assignment: Post-Tests & Activity Logs