Course Syllabus
Syllabus Fitness for Life
Welcome
Welcome to Fitness for Life! We’re so glad you’re here.
Every lesson is designed to help you grow as a thinker, problem solver, and global learner. As a Mizzou Academy global student, you will complete lessons and assignments on your own schedule, interacting with course content, participating in interactives, and completing practice activities, as well as drafting and revising assignments, preparing for quizzes and assessments, and taking exams.
To stay on track, we recommend using a pacing guide. You can find more information about pacing in the Course Resources section, along with helpful tools, technology support, and tips for online learning success.
As you begin, remember that online learning requires both independence and communication. Be curious, stay organized, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your teacher if you need support.
We’re excited to learn with you, and we’re happy you’re part of our Mizzou Academy community!
Pacing
This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.
This course is asynchronous, meaning you can complete lessons and assignments at your own pace.
Most students spend approximately 10 hours per lesson interacting with course content, participating in interactive activities, and completing practice exercises, as well as drafting and revising assignments, preparing for quizzes and assessments, and taking exams. Your time may vary depending on your goals and learning style.
We encourage you to work at a consistent pace, allowing time to absorb new ideas, build skills, and reflect on what you’ve learned. Use a pacing guide to plan ahead, stay organized, and finish strong.
Course Description
This course is called Fitness for Life because we want joyful movement to be part of your daily life. Throughout the lessons, you will be learning how staying physically fit also benefits your social and mental health. You might recognize these dimensions as the three sides of the Health Triangle model. We will be asking you to use this model to help you assess your overall well-being and identify areas for improvement.
In addition to determining your current personal health, you will be exploring specialized skills needed to participate in various sports to help strengthen and maintain the physical side of that Triangle. In the process, you will reflect on your aptitude for these skills and seek inspiration for application from the eighteen fitness activities featured in the course. This is all in an effort to encourage your personal growth and longevity through physical activity.
Along with these introspections, you will also be delving into the concept of health equity or making sure everyone has the same opportunities to demonstrate positive health behaviors. The social dimensions and barriers to achieving equality will be examined, and engaging in advocacy work to achieve broader health outcomes will be encouraged. For those currently experiencing these barriers, students will be shown how to use technology to create personalized healthcare communities to ensure resources for health management are available to them no matter where they live.
The course culminates in the development of a strength-focused Fitness for Life Activity Plan, where you will set achievable health and well-being goals. By course end, we want you to have a pathway towards wellness and a willingness to help others find their own direction. Together, we can stay fit for life!
Course Essential Questions
- How can engaging in regular physical movement enhance your personal growth and longevity?
- What are the social dimensions and barriers within a community that affect whether a person is able to manage their own healthcare or reach broader health outcomes over time?
Course Overview
LESSON
OBJECTIVES
QUIZ
ASSIGNMENT
1: Introduction to Fitness for Life
1.1 Analyze your Health Triangle for areas where improvement is needed (1A-STRENGTHEN)
1.2 Apply the concepts of safety to movement and skill-related fitness activities (1B- MANAGE)
1.3 Begin to create a plan for a successful lifetime fitness journey (1C-RENEW)
10 MCQ
L1 Assignment: Safety Proclamation
2: Learning More About Your Health Triangle
2.1 Analyze and critique the physical health side of your Health Triangle (2A-STRENGTHEN)
2.2 analyze and critique the social health side of your Health Triangle (2B-STRENGTHEN)
2.3 analyze and critique the mental health side of your Health Triangle (2C-STRENGTHEN)
10 MCQ
N/A
3: Fitness in the Modern World
3.1 Understand how the components of fitness contribute to your overall health (3A-NOURISH)
3.2 Analyze the psychological stresses related to performance expectations (3B-MANAGE)
3.3 Challenge the messages that filter through media sources regarding mind and body fitness (3C- PROTECT)
10 MCQ
L3 Assignment: Personal Commitment Statement
4: How to Play the Game
4.1 Understand the purpose of rules and regulations for various sports and fitness activities (4A- PROTECT)
4.2 Assess the expectations for proper etiquette during a sports or fitness activity (4B-NOURISH)
4.3 Examine the role of communication and conflict resolution skills in competitive situations (4C- MANAGE)
10 MCQ
L4 Assignment: Leadership Skills Scholarship Essay
5: Health Equity for Everyone
5.1 Critique health equity by its social dimensions (5A-MANAGE)
5.2 Analyze the current barriers to health equity (5B-RENEW)
5.3 Synthesize your knowledge of health equity to begin generating advocacy ideas (5C- STRENGTHEN)
10 MCQ
L5 Assignment: Study Break: Demonstrating Activity-Specific Movement Skills with Taiso
Midterm Exam - 2 Parts
Part 1: Objective Questions - 50 MCQ
Part 2: Five Components of Fitness Infographic
6: Sports and Recreational Activities - Part 1
6.1 Analyze various sports to determine your interest in developing specialized skills in outdoor activities (6A-STRENGTHEN)
6.2 Analyze various sports to determine your interest in developing specialized skills in individual performance activities (6B-STRENGTHEN)
6.3 Analyze various sports to determine your interest in developing specialized skills in aquatics and paddle sports (6C-STRENGTHEN)
10 MCQ
L6 Assignment: Study Break: Beginner Yoga for Flexibility
7: Enhancing Health Equity Through Technology
7.1 Connect positive health behaviors to opportunities for health equity (7A-PROTECT)
7.2 Integrate technology into the creation of your own personalized healthcare community (7B- MANAGE)
7.3 Connect physical activity with the idea that is a means of self-expression (7C-RENEW)
10 MCQ
L7 Assignment: Study Break: Dance Sequence Video
8: Sports and Recreational Activities - Part 2
8.1 Analyze various sports to determine your interest in developing specialized skills in net games (8A-STRENGTHEN)
8.2 Analyze various sports to determine your interest in developing specialized skills in wall games (8B-STRENGTHEN)
8.3 Analyze various sports to determine your interest in developing specialized skills in target games (8C-STRENGTHEN)
10 MCQ
L8 Assignment: Study Break: Bodyweight Exercises - Building Strength without Equipment
9: Achieving Health and Well-Being Through Positive Health Behaviors
9.1 Analyze barriers to your accomplishing your goals for health and well-being (9A-PROTECT)
9.2 Connect your strengths and assets to your ability to attain health and well-being (9B-MANAGE)
9.3 Apply positive health behaviors as a means to strengthen the balance of your Health Triangle (9C-STRENGTHEN)
10 MCQ
L9 Assignment: Quality of Life Assessment
10: Integrating Health and Physical Education for Lifelong Well-Being
10.1 Create a plan for lifelong wellness and share your knowledge with others (10A-NOURISH)
10.2 Investigate physical activities of interest and seek personal growth (10B-RENEW)
10.3 Apply the course concepts to create a Fitness for Life Activity Plan (10C-STRENGTHEN)
10 MCQ
N/A
Final Exam
Grades
Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on submitted work and exams. The available points are distributed as follows:
Source
Available Points
Lesson Assignments
130
Lesson Quizzes
100
Midterm Exam
150
Final Exam
150
Study Breaks/Performance Exams
80
Total
610
Textbook & Technology Requirements
To fully participate, make sure you have:
- A computer that meets our Mizzou Academy technology requirements
- A microphone and webcam for recording audio and video assignments
- Any other required textbooks or materials for the course
Accessibility
If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.Canvas Technical Support
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