{"id":850,"date":"2017-07-21T20:44:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T20:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/fitness\/chapter\/course-contents-at-a-glance\/"},"modified":"2017-11-20T15:52:42","modified_gmt":"2017-11-20T15:52:42","slug":"course-contents-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-fitness\/chapter\/course-contents-at-a-glance\/","title":{"raw":"Course Contents at a Glance","rendered":"Course Contents at a Glance"},"content":{"raw":"<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-220\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01212659\/binoculars2.png\" alt=\"an icon of a pair of binoculars\" width=\"250\" height=\"142\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe following list shows the chapter-level topics and assignments for the course. To see all of the course pages, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/marketing-spring2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Table of Contents<\/a>.\r\n<h2>Unit 1<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Unit 1 Overview &amp; Objectives<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: Getting to Know You<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Chapter 1: Getting Started<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Reading Links: Introduction<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Adding Physical Activity to Your Life<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Safety of Exercise Participation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Time Management<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Chapter 2: Assessing Your Wellness<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Reading Links: Assessing Your Wellness<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Video: Six Stages of Change<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Wellness Quiz and Stages of Change Strategies<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Unit 2<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Unit 2 Overview &amp; Objectives<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Chapter 3: Introduction to Fitness and Wellness<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Introduction to Fitness and Wellness Readings<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Introducing the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Physical Activity Has Many Health Benefits<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Active Adults<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Safe and Active<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Additional Considerations for Some Adults<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: President's Challenge Fitness Test Pre-Test<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Chapter 4: Cardiorespiratory Endurance<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Cardio Respiratory Endurance Readings<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Scale<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Target Heart Rate and Estimated Maximum Heart Rate<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Video: Target Heart Rate<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Cardiorespiratory Endurance Plan<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Chapter 5: Flexibility<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Flexibility Readings<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Sample Flexibility Plan for Beginners<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Help Prevent Back Pain<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reminder About Activity Tracker<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Flexibility Plan<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Unit 3<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Unit 3 Overview &amp; Objectives<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: How's it Going?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Chapter 6: Body Composition<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Body Composition Reading<\/li>\r\n \t<li>About BMI for Adults<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Re-Assessed Fitness Level Results<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Chapter 7: Nutrition<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Nutrition and Diet<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Nutrition For Everyone<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Water: Meeting Your Daily Fluid Needs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dietary Fat<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Carbohydrates<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Protein<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vitamins and Minerals<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dietary Guidelines<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Assignment: Food Tracker<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion: Grocery Shopping<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Chapter 8: Muscle Strength and Endurance<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Reassess Fitness Level<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Muscle Strength &amp; Endurance Reading<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Muscle Tissue<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The Muscular System<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Muscle Tissue Types<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Muscle Functions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Effect of Exercise on Muscles<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Muscular Atrophy and Hypertrophy<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Aerobic Training versus Strength Training<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Videos: Muscle Groups &amp; Strength Training<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Unit 4<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Unit 4 Overview and Objectives<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Chapter 9: Lifetime Fitness and Wellness<\/h3>\r\nLifetime Fitness and Wellness Reading\r\nDiscussion: Health Reform\r\nAssignment: Post-Tests &amp; Activity Logs","rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-220\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2025\/2017\/07\/01212659\/binoculars2.png\" alt=\"an icon of a pair of binoculars\" width=\"250\" height=\"142\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The following list shows the chapter-level topics and assignments for the course. 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