FFLMS Comprehensive

Fitness for Life: Middle School: 

Fitness for Life: Middle School Middle school teachers asked for it . . . Now it’s here!

Fitness for Life: Middle School Get the IDEA: 

Fitness for Life: Middle School Get the IDEA

Fitness for Life: Middle School’sHighly Respected Author Team: 

Fitness for Life: Middle School’s Highly Respected Author Team Chuck B. Corbin Guy C. Le Masurier Dolly D. Lambdin

Fitness for Life: Middle SchoolBased on HELP Philosophy: 

Fitness for Life: Middle School Based on HELP Philosophy Health and health-related fitness focus Everyone is included Lifetime focus Personalized learning for each student H E L P

Fitness for Life: Middle School: 

Fitness for Life: Middle School Meets NASPE standards Consistent with Healthy People 2010 goals Meets CDC and NASPE activity guidelines

Fitness for Life: Middle School Helps Students Learn:: 

Fitness for Life: Middle School Helps Students Learn: Important fitness and activity concepts Skill learning and practice concepts Biomechanical principles Social and diversity skills Self-assessment skills including FITNESSGRAM/ACTIVITYGRAM Personal program planning skills To use technology to promote healthy living To be active for fitness, health, and fun

Students Will:: 

Students Will: Assess their own fitness levels and develop plans for improvement using short- and long-term goals Develop skills that help them build self-esteem, communicate effectively, deal with peer pressure, and handle other social concerns Learn how their bodies work so they can move more effectively and efficiently

Fitness for Life: Middle School Can Be Adapted to Many Schedules: 

Fitness for Life: Middle School Can Be Adapted to Many Schedules Basic plan: 9 weeks Semester plan: 18 weeks Multi-grade plans Block plans Integrated plans

Fitness for Life: Middle School Offers Many Assessment Options: 

Fitness for Life: Middle School Offers Many Assessment Options FITNESSGRAM self-assessments Student worksheets Chapter reviews Quizzes and exams Online test bank

Fitness for Life: Middle School Chapter Features: 

Fitness for Life: Middle School Chapter Features Lesson vocabulary and objectives Web links Main strand: fitness, activity, skill learning, nutrition Moving Together features Take It Home features Biomechanical Principles features Lesson and chapter reviews

Vocabulary, Links, and Objectives: 

Vocabulary, Links, and Objectives Lesson objectives Web link Lesson vocabulary

Every Chapter Includes: Main Strand: 

Every Chapter Includes: Main Strand Physical fitness and physical activity Skill learning and practice Lifestyle physical activity Active aerobics and cardiovascular fitness Active sports and recreation Flexibility and stretching exercise Muscle fitness and PRE Energy balance and nutrition Program planning and goal setting

Every Chapter Includes:Moving Together: 

Every Chapter Includes: Moving Together Page 7 in chapter 1 Includes a hypothetical scenario related to social interactions and diversity issues Discussion questions Guidelines for problem solving

Moving Together (Chapter 1): 

Moving Together (Chapter 1)

Moving Together Topics: 

Moving Together Topics Communication Full participation Safe physical activity Building self-esteem Following rules Feeling comfortable in physical activity Bullying Peer pressure Getting active and fit

Every Chapter Includes:Take It Home: 

Every Chapter Includes: Take It Home Page 8 in chapter 1 Activities for promoting healthy lifestyles outside of school Worksheets available for student portfolio

Take It Home (Chapter 1): 

Take It Home (Chapter 1)

Take It Home Topics: 

Take It Home Topics Friends and family Your support team Making changes Tuning in I spy TEAM Building muscle and character Give me a commercial break Moving forward

Every Chapter Includes:Biomechanical Principles: 

Every Chapter Includes: Biomechanical Principles Page 11 in chapter 1 Includes basic information about principle Applications of principle Principles in practice

Biomechanical Principles (Chapter 1): 

Biomechanical Principles (Chapter 1)

Biomechanical PrinciplesTopics: 

Biomechanical Principles Topics Energy, force, and movement Levers Friction Stability and balance Velocity, acceleration, and deceleration Range of motion Resistance Efficiency Integration

Every Chapter Includes:Review Materials: 

Every Chapter Includes: Review Materials Two Lesson Reviews (pages 8 and 12) A Chapter Review (page 13)

Chapter Review (Chapter 1): 

Chapter Review (Chapter 1)

Every Chapter Includes:Lessons: 

Every Chapter Includes: Lessons Two classroom lessons Student textbook Teacher’s Guide Worksheets and resources on CD-ROM Three activity lessons Teacher’s Guide only Worksheets and resources on CD-ROM

Lessons in Student Textbook: 

Lessons in Student Textbook

Fitness for Life: Middle School Ancillaries: 

Fitness for Life: Middle School Ancillaries Teacher’s Guide CD-ROM of resources (worksheets, quizzes, answer keys, rubrics) Computer programs for review and reinforcement Book-specific Web site featuring online test bank Physical Activity Pyramid Poster (Teens) Music CDs

Fitness for Life: Middle SchoolTeacher’s Guide Content: 

Fitness for Life: Middle School Teacher’s Guide Content Pedagogical foundations Lesson components Scheduling Organizational lessons Portfolios and assessment High-tech options Complete lesson plans Extra activities

Lesson Plans in Teacher’s Guide: 

Lesson Plans in Teacher’s Guide

Sample Lesson Plan: 

Sample Lesson Plan

Sample Lesson Plan: 

Sample Lesson Plan

Sample Resource:Activity Station Sign: 

Sample Resource: Activity Station Sign

Sample Worksheet: 

Sample Worksheet

Sample Classroom Quote: 

Sample Classroom Quote

Contents of CD-ROM: 

Contents of CD-ROM Student worksheets and self-assessments Lesson resources Premade quizzes for chapters and units Premade comprehensive quiz Answer keys for all quizzes Assessment rubrics Classroom quotes

Sample Chapter Quiz (excerpt): 

Sample Chapter Quiz (excerpt)

Sample Rubric: 

Sample Rubric

Sample Self-Assessment: 

Sample Self-Assessment

Sample Worksheet: 

Sample Worksheet

Book-Specific Web Sitewww.FitnessforLife.org/MiddleSchool: 

Book-Specific Web Site www.FitnessforLife.org/MiddleSchool Web site provides more information for students and teachers, and integrates technology into the classroom. Web links are placed throughout the student textbook to point students to additional content on the site.

Book-Specific Web Site: 

Book-Specific Web Site

FitnessforLife.org Web Site Includes:: 

FitnessforLife.org Web Site Includes: Student Information Extra content linked to Web links in book Online Resources including 2 new presentation games Teacher Information Test bank, NASPE standards, new facts, teacher training Program Overview FAQs Author/Editorial Board Information Resource Store Contact Your Sales Rep Samples

Online Test Bank: 

Online Test Bank Create custom quizzes and exams from 285 questions An alternative to the premade quizzes on the CD-ROM Create multiple versions of quizzes Secured for teacher-only access Accessible via www.FitnessforLife.org/middleschool Free to schools that adopt the Fitness for Life: Middle School text

Online Test Bank: 

Online Test Bank

Two Presentation Games: 

Two Presentation Games

Soundtracks:Two CDs: 

Soundtracks: Two CDs FITNESSGRAM test soundtracks Cadence for all tests Music intervals for exercise circuits Music for exercise routines Music variety with over 30 tracks on two CDs

Physical Activity Pyramid Posters: 

Physical Activity Pyramid Posters Durable 2’x 3’ posters perfect for your gym, multipurpose room, cafeteria, or hallway

FITNESSGRAM Self-Assessments Integrated into Text : 

FITNESSGRAM Self-Assessments Integrated into Text

In-Service TrainingAvailable Through NASPE and Physical Best: 

Fitness for Life: Middle School workshops are available in conjunction with Physical Best. For other needs, contact your Human Kinetics sales representative. In-Service Training Available Through NASPE and Physical Best

1-800-747- 4457K12Sales@hkusa.com: 

1-800-747- 4457 K12Sales@hkusa.com For more information…