Personal Fitness

Faster. Stronger. Smarter.

ISBN 978-155077-202-9, First Edition, Available Spring 2014

340 pgs.,$87.44 (Educational Net Price: $69.95)

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Personal Fitness: Faster. Stronger. Smarter. is an all-new, all-Canadian Health and Physical Education resource for Grade 11/12 students that provides a foundational understanding of the principles of movement, fitness design and sports nutrition. This student resource is closely integrated with the Functional Fitness for Secondary Schools series.

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Personal Fitness: Faster. Stronger. Smarter. provides teachers with the latest in Health and Physical Education knowledge and research - included in a comprehensive student text, extensive teacher’s resource binder, and corresponding interactive online support for both teachers and students. This exciting new resource: Builds upon research connecting exercise to brain development Incorporates the Long-Term Athlete/Participant Development (LTA/PD) model recently developed by Sports Canada Meets newly revised H&PE curriculum in Ontario Meets all H&PE curriculum in provinces across Canada Your students learn hands-on, applicable skills to help them maintain active, healthy bodies, ensuring their minds are sharp and ready to learn. You and your students will become faster, stronger, and smarter - body, mind, and soul. Authors Rasa Augaitis St Mary's Catholic School, Toronto District School Board Rasa has an extensive background in personal fitness and was a former member of the ultimate frisbee national team. She teaches Personal Fitness and is an excellent role-model. Rasa was also a contributing writer for the Student Activity Handbooks for the resource Healthy Active Living: Keep Fit, Stay Healthy, Have Fun. George Kourtis Instructional Leader, Toronto District School Board George has been a leader in the TDSB at the High School level for 11 years and is currently an active member of Ophea and last year was the acting District Wide Coordinator for Health and Physical Education for the TDSB. He also teaches at the University of Toronto and is the Personal Trainer for the Township of York. Linda Whitmarsh Sinclair Secondary School, DDSB Linda has been teaching Personal Fitness for 20 years and is extremely passionate about everything fitness. Linda regularly attends CAN FIT PRO conferences to stay current. Stuart M. McGill, PhD University of Waterloo Stuart McGill is a professor of Spine Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo (Waterloo, ON, Canada). His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts and elite athletes and teams from around the world. His work has been recognized with many awards including the R. Tait McKenzie award 2005, and the CSB Carer Award 2004. He is a world-renowned presenter on Spine Biomechanics and Functional Fitness. He has authored and self published several books in his area of expertise. Robert Kell, PhD University of Alberta Robert Kell's research pertains to musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and athlete traiinga nd conditioning. He has completed research pertaining to both the occupational and exercise settings. He has presented at national and international conferences, and published articles in refereed journals. His recent research has focused primarily on chronic low back pain and physical work capacity, with current and future research involving exercise as an intervention for chronic pain (e.g., low back pain), and the influence on physiological and psychological quality of life. He has written extensively for Men's Health, Women's Health, USA Today, and the LA Times. Robert Kell creates many strength and conditioning programs used by the University of Alberta's Varsity teams. Nicole Springle, RD Sports Nutrition, Cleveland Clinic Nicole Springle is a Registered Dietitian on staff with Cleveland Clinic Canada. Ms. Springle works with many of the lifestyle management and wellness clients to incorporate a nutritional component in their wellness program. Her specialty interests include nutrition as it relates to sports performance, weight management and disease prevention. Ms. Springle is an official provider of nutrition services for the Canadian Sport Centre Ontario (CSCO), and the Coaching Association of Canada's Sport Nutrition Advisory Council (SNAC). Unit 1: Functional Fitness Active for Life What is Functional Fitness Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Components of LTAD Functional Fitness and Body Building Functional Fitness Equipment Body Building Equipment How Your Body Works Principles of Training Cardiorespiratory Systems and Exercise Energy Systems and Exercise Muscles and Exercise How the Body Moves Core Importance Exercise and the Brain Getting Ready to Train Warming-Up / Cooling Down Functional Movement Screening Exercise Selection Equipment Safety Common Injuries and Prevention Environmental Conditions Unit 2: Personal Fitness and Program Design Fitness for Overall Health Appraising Fitness Pre-Appraisal Screening What is Body Composition What is Aerobic Fitness What is Musculoskeletal Fitness What is Flexibility Musculoskeletal Fitness - Composite Scoring Performance Level Fitness Core Training Measuring for Speed and Agility Measuring for Muscular Strength Measuring for Power Measuring for Endurance Plyometric Training Yoga and Pilates Personal Fitness and Program Design Short and Long-Term Goals Needs Analysis Speed and Agility Development Muscular Strength and Power Development Endurance Development Periodization Sample Programs Unit 3: Sport Nutrition Fundamentals of Sport Nutrition Food Guides and Performance Macronutrients Micronutrients Energy Balance Carbohydrates and Performance Protein and Performance Fats and Performance Ergogenic Aids Types of Ergogenic Aids Hormones and Drugs Dietary Supplements Immune System Boosters Energy Drinks Need of Supplementation Supplements and Doping Issues Nutrition for Optimal Performance Eating Strategies for Female Athletes Hydrating for Performance Power and Strength Athletes Endurance Athletes Special Populations Vegetarian and Vegan Athletes Pre/During/Post Game Meal Planning Teachers Manual ISBN: 978-155077-211-1 Binder / 3-hole punched / Approx 340 pages Educational Net Price: $189.95 Student Activity Handbooks The Student Activity Handbook accompanies the Personal Fitness student textbook and contains worksheets, hands-on exercises, daily recording sheets to monitor fitness, personalized fitness appraisals, program design, participation, and final culminating task pages. The handbook offers an easy way for teachers to evaluate their students in physical education class. The Student Activity Handbook is supported by an extensive online student package of quizzes, weblinks, and more! Student Activity Handbook ISBN: 978-1-55077-212-8 Softcover / 3-hole punched / perforated; wiro-binding / 120 pages Educational Net Price: $24.95 Online Support for Teachers The corresponding website for teachers includes: PowerPoint slide show for each chapter Evidence of Learning (Worksheets) Answers to Student Activity Handbook Overheads/Handouts Multiple-Choice Test Builders Video demos and more! Online Support for Students The corresponding website for students includes: Online student quizzes for each chapter Online key terms quizzes Relevant websites

Thompson Educational Publishing

Personal Fitness

Personal Fitness

Faster. Stronger. Smarter.

Authors

Rasa Augaitis

St Mary's Catholic School, Toronto District School Board

George Kourtis

Instructional Leader, Toronto District School Board

Linda Whitmarsh

Sinclair Secondary School, DDSB

Stuart M. McGill, PhD

University of Waterloo

Robert Kell, PhD

University of Alberta

Nicole Springle, RD

Sports Nutrition, Cleveland Clinic

Unit 1: Functional Fitness

Active for Life

How Your Body Works

Getting Ready to Train

Unit 2: Personal Fitness and Program Design

Fitness for Overall Health

Performance Level Fitness

Personal Fitness and Program Design

Unit 3: Sport Nutrition

Fundamentals of Sport Nutrition

Ergogenic Aids

Nutrition for Optimal Performance

Teachers Manual

Student Activity Handbooks

Online Support for Teachers

Online Support for Students