Fitness for Life

By Ruth Lindsey and Charles B. Corbin

Book Overview

Motivate students to- become informed consumers in matters related to lifelong physical activity and fitness;- learn self-management skills that lead to adopting healthy lifestyles;- learn lifelong fitness and physical activity concepts;- take personal responsibility for program planning and setting individualized goals;- recognize and overcome the barriers to reaching their activity and fitness goals;- use technology to promote healthy living and to separate fact from fiction; and- assess personal progress using a variety of tools, including FITNESSGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM.>Fitness for Life>, the original and best-selling middle and high school text for teaching lifelong health and fitness, just got better. Authors Charles B. Corbin and Ruth Lindsey raised the bar several notches for middle and high school fitness texts, retaining the strengths from their previous edition and adding numerous new features and enhancements.So what's new?For starters, Fitness for Life is fully updated with increased emphases onpersonal responsibilityfor program planning,individualized goal setting, recognizing andovercoming barriersto regular exercise, andusing technologyto benefit physical fitness and health rather than detract from it. In addition, this text is supported by a comprehensivenew set of support materials, including detailed lesson plans, ready-to-use assessments and teacher resources, worksheets for creating student workbooks, videos, music, graphics packages, a Spanish-translation e-book on CD, and more. We've even added complete Web support through a new site that provides expanded information for students and teachers, allowing more in-depth coverage of topics of the teacher's choice.Here's an overview of all the new features of Fitness for Life:New Book and Course Structure--New pedagogically sound format including lesson objectives that are consistent with state and national health and fitness goals-Chapter and unit structure consistent with school-year structureNew Text Features--Web icons in text to direct students to a variety of quality Internet resources on the Fitness for Life Web site (www.FitnessForLife.org)-New anatomical art designed to teach students the benefits of specific exercises-New content based on input from an experienced editorial board-Physical activity features that are fun and educational-"Taking Charge, " a feature that allows students to help one another learn self-management skills though active discussion-Self-assessments for each chapter-FITNESSGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM assessments embedded in the self-assessment program-Extensive chapter review materialsIncreased Emphasis on Adapting Lifelong Healthy Behavior--A greater focus on teens' taking personal responsibility for their own fitness and physical activity, and showing them how to do so-New instruction on self-management skills that promote active and healthy behavior-A recognition of the barriers to regular exercise and how to overcome those barriers-Guidance on individualized goal setting-Ways to use technology to implement the course and help students improve their levels of fitnessNew Art and Design--New unit openers, adding more color to an already bright and attractive book-Extensive new art and photos that appeal to teen readers, including new anatomical art designed to teach students the benefits of specific exercisesEnhanced Teaching Aids--Fitness for Life Web site features additional content-Web icons in textbook flag content that can be explored in greater depth on the Web site-Highlighted lesson vocabulary with Spanish translations on the Web site-Extensive ancillary materials to facilitate teaching and student learning-Activity cards for exercise circuits and self-assessments-Vocabulary cards to help teach key concepts and termsWe have expanded the ancillaries to meet all the instructional needs of teachers. These ancillaries include >Fitness for Life Lesson Plans>, >Fitn

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736046739
• ISBN13: 9780736046732
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 2.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 8.3" x 0.8"

Customer Reviews

Give the student the tools for a healthy life with this dynamic book.

I hated physical education in school. Other than being the school tennis star and only female hardball player, I hated what we then called gym class. Of course, I paid for that later and shame on my parents for helping me get excused from gym class. Fast forward to 2010 --- physical education has changed and is now an attractive option to being fat and unhealthy. In this new edition of "Fitness for Life" the student will learn just about everything possible about getting in shape and staying that way all their lives. This is up-to-date information based on real science. I was amazed at the wealth of information in this book! This is not a dull textbook. It's a fascinating opportunity for students from grade 9 thru 12 to learn how they can be healthy, fit and look great with physical activity and proper nutrition. Moreover, it shows the student what he or she needs to do and how to do it if they want to be fit and look good. And what kid doesn't want to look good? The book is also aimed at secondary PE teachers or for undergrad courses in PE teacher preparation. One thing that impresses me about the book is that is doesn't assume the student has any knowledge of physical fitness. It starts from square one. But, it tests the students knowledge and ability and works with that as a base. Following are the contents of the book. Contents Contributors Unit I. Getting Started Chapter 1. Fitness and Wellness for All Activity 1: Starter Workout Lesson 1.1 Fitness for Life Self-Assessment: Exercise Basics Lesson 1.2 Fitness Through Physical Activity Taking Charge: Making Self-Assessments Self-Management Skill: Learning to Self-Assess Activity 2: Health- and Skill-Related Fitness Stunts Chapter Review Chapter 2. Safe and Smart Physical Activity Activity 1: Fitness Games Lesson 2.1 Getting Ready Self-Assessment: FITNESSGRAM 1--Strength and Muscular Endurance Lesson 2.2 Physical Activity and Injury Taking Charge: Building Self-Confidence Self-Management Skill: Building Self-Confidence Activity 2: Safe Exercise Circuit Chapter Review Chapter 3. Benefits of Physical Activity Activity 1: Cooperative Games Lesson 3.1 Health and Wellness Benefits Self-Assessment: Healthy Back Test Lesson 3.2 Healthy Back and Good Posture Taking Charge: Reducing Risk Factors Self-Management Skill: Reducing Risk Factors Activity 2: Back Exercise Circuit Chapter Review Unit II. Becoming and Staying Physically Active Chapter 4. How Much Is Enough? Activity 1: Line Exercise Lesson 4.1 How Much Physical Activity Is Enough? Self-Assessment: Assessing Your Posture Lesson 4.2 How Much Fitness Is Enough? Taking Charge: Choosing a Good Activity Self-Management Skill: Choosing Appropriate Activities Activity 2: Circuit Workout Chapter Review Chapter 5. Learning Self-Management Skills Activity 1: Fitness Trail Lesson 5.1 Learning Self-Management Skills Self-Assessment: FITNESSGRAM 2--Body Composition and Flexibility Lesson 5.2 Goal Setting Taking Charge: Setting Goals Self-Manage

Book for school

The Fitness for Life book is exactly what my daughter, who is 14, needs for her online class for her sophomore year of high school. It was delivered in perfect condition.

Required for school

Not a bad book, easy to follow. Had to purchase it for a correspondence class and it was cheaper to buy it here than from the school. (about $10 less)

My ex-wife swore by this book.

My ex-wife swore by this book and I watched as her weight decreased. I got the book and now we have a bet on who is going to lose the weight first. Six meals a day sounded pretty good, so I thought I would try it. I just started but I know it works because I watched her do it.

Correct book for correspondence course

My daughter is taking a correspondence course from Texas Tech. The course is "Foundations in Personal Fitness", which she needs in order to graduate from high school. I am giving this book 5 stars because it is the correct book and edition required by Texas Tech, as of July 2005. I don't know how good the book is, but every few days she brings up something that she learned from this book.