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In fitness and wellness, we begin with baseline assessments (pre-tests) that will tell you where you are now, and will allow you to monitor your progress as you move toward your goal.\r\n\r\n<strong>Learning Objectives<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAt the end of unit, you will be able to:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Articulate the current physical activity recommendations for optimal health and fitness<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Discuss chronic health problems that are affected by sedentary behaviors and nutrition choices<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Describe the health-related components of fitness and how they differ from each other<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Explain the principles of physical adaptation to training including specificity, progressive overload, reversibility, and individual differences.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>List the steps to maintain safety when designing a well-rounded and effective exercise program<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Explain the four dimensions represented by the acronym FITT Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiorespiratory system and how it is affected by exercise<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Define energy production and the energy systems Outline the benefits you obtain from cardiorespiratory endurance exercise<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Assess your cardiorespiratory endurance level and set appropriate goals<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Apply the FITT dimensions (frequency, intensity, time [duration], and type) to the development of a cardiorespiratory endurance program<\/li>\r\n\t<li>List basic exercise-related first aid principles and steps to prevent exercise injuries<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Outline the benefits of flexibility exercises<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Identify the factors that influence joint flexibility<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Explain how the different types of stretching exercises work<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Assess your flexibility level and set appropriate goals<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Apply the FITT dimensions to the development of a flexibility program and select safe stretching exercises for major joints<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Describe strategies to prevent and manage low-back pain<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- content body -->\r\n\r\n<!-- end of content body -->","rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now that you know have taken the first steps, you can chart your path and map out your journey. 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