Principles of Exercise Science and Wellness

Unit(s) 1: Introduction to Exercise Sciences

Lessons 1-4

Unit(s) 2: Nutrition and Energy

Lesson 1-4

Unit(s) 3: Exercise, Measurements, and Biomechanics of Sport

Lesson 1-4

Unit(s) 4: Motor Development, Sports Medicine, and Career Exploration

Lesson 1-4

Lesson 1

Introduction to Exercise Science 

(2 Weeks)

Definitions, Dimensions, History of Exercise Science, Physically Active Lifestyle, Personal Responsibility, and Influences

Lesson 2

Physical Fitness

(2 Weeks)

Definitions, Components, Principles of Fitness Programs, and Designing Fitness Programs

Lesson 3

Becoming a Professional in Health

(2 Weeks)

Regulations, Scope of Practice, HIPAA, Documentation, Motor Testing, Body & Fitness Measurements, Program Evaluation, Reliability, and Validity

Lesson 4

The Systems of the Human Body 

(2 Weeks)

Nervous System, Muscular System, Skeletal System, Cardiovascular System, Pulmonary System, Urinary System, Digestive System, Endocrine System, Immune System, Energy Systems

*Textbook: Introduction to Kinesiology: A Biophysical Perspective by Peter Klavora;

Lesson 1 

Nutrition & the Digestive System

(3 Weeks)

Digestive System, Nutritional Requirements, Essential Nutrients, Dietary Lifestyles, Dietary Problems, Caloric Intake, Energy Needs, Body Composition, Somatotyping, and Eating Disorders

Lesson 2

Dietary Aids and Performance

(2 Weeks)

Dietary Supplements, Drugs, Ergogenic Aids, and Effects of Substances on Performance

Lesson 3

Mental issues and Performance

(1 Weeks)

Athlete Personality, Anxiety, Motivation and Audience Influences

Lesson 4

Energy System

(2 Weeks)

Energy Production, ATP, ADP, Aerobic, anaerobic, Lactic Acid, and Performance Intensity

Fall CCA

*Support Textbook: Foundations of Exercise Science: Studying Human Movement and Health by Peter Klavora

Lesson 1

Professional Communication in Health

(2 Weeks)

Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Conflict Resolution, Legal Issues,  Government Agencies with an Interest in Exercise Science, Motor Testing, Measurements, and Assessments

Lesson 2

Cardiovascular System

(2 Weeks)

Heart Anatomy, Respiratory Anatomy, Circulatory System, CV Physiology, Exercise Effects, and Environmental Effects

Lesson 3

Muscle Structure &  Function

(2 Weeks)

Muscle Anatomy and Function, Muscle Fibers, Motor Unit, Neuromuscular Function, and Performance Coordination

Lesson 4

Biomechanics and Sports

(4 Weeks)

Biomechanical Principles, Body Mechanics, Types of Force, and Biomechanical Problems, and Improvements

*Support Textbook: ACSM’s Introduction to Exercise Science by Jeffery Potteiger

Lesson 1

Motor Development 

(2 Weeks)

Movement Intelligence, Abilities, Skills, Quality of Performance, Temporal Patterns, and Classification of Skills

Lesson 2

Information Processing

(2 Weeks)

Neuron Anatomy & Function, Processing Stages, Motor Feedback, and Control Systems

Lesson 3

Sports Medicine

(3 Weeks)

Traumatic Injury, Types of Injury, Rehabilitation Principles, Recovery Methods, Wellness Recovery, and SOAP

Lesson 4

Careers Exploration in Exercise Science

(2 Weeks)

Careers Types, Education Level, Certification, Licensure, Registration, Career Employment,  Professional Opportunities, Professional Organizations 

Spring CCA

Required Project:

Research in Exercise Science

Required Project:

Nutritional Design

Required Project:

Exercise Design

Required Project:

Exploration in Professional Opportunities/Careers

Additional Activities:

• Thinking Critically Questions.

• Chapter Review Questions

• Systems Posters

Additional Activities: 

• Thinking Critically Questions.

• Chapter Review Questions

• Personal Food Log

Additional Activities:

• Thinking Critically Questions.

• Professional Interview Review.

• Chapter Review Questions

• Personal Exercise Log

Additional Activities: 

• Thinking Critically Questions.

• Chapter Review Questions

• Creating a College Plan

• SOAP Note Writing

Employability Skills:

Professionalism

Ethics

Employability Skills:

Teamwork-Problem Solving

Employability Skills:

Self Management Skill

Conflict Resolution-Leadership

Employability Skills:

Communication Skills