CREATE an Active Lifestyle Let’s get to know the new curriculum!

Teaching Tips Important information for NEAS

The Problem Number of overweight / obese people outnumber people of normal weight. Nation’s children will have a shorter life span than their parents. Physical activity is “extra” and has to be “fit in” our busy schedules. We can do nothing about certain diseases – just have to be dealt with.

It Is Possible We can do something about it! We can move a lot more – Walk to the store – Take the stairs – Push-ups during commercials WE CAN CHANGE OUR FUTURE ONE ACTIVITY AT A TIME!

Purpose Help clients gain confidence and courage to become more physically active. Teach clients the basics of physical activity without spending a lot of money. Give clients experience and confidence to create family or personal physical activity routine.

Procedure Physical Activity lessons are to be taught in conjunction with CREATES lessons. Curriculum is to be taught as a series. Lessons are to be taught in order. Start by teaching one physical activity lesson from the lesson resources.

NEA’s Responsibilities Understand the concepts or habits by memory. Become an example of physical activity and consistency. Repeat concepts more than once. Ask for feedback as they practice – frustrations, solutions etc.

NEA’s Responsibilities The more client’s participate, the more they feel invested in the class. Remember people need to start from where they are now. Be positive about smallest improvements. BE POSITIVE, ENCOURAGING, SENSITIVE

Table of Contents PRE-ASSESSMENT (1 lesson) STRETCHING (3 lessons) BODY WEIGHT (3 lessons) AEROBICS (3 lessons) RESISTANCE TRAINING (3 lessons) STRENGTH TRAINING (3 lessons) CIRCUIT TRAINING (1 lesson) APPLIED LESSONS (3 lessons) POST-ASSESSMENT (1 lesson)

Lesson Outlines 1. Introduction 2. Benefit of ____ [specific physical activity] 3. CREATE a _____ [specific physical activity] routine 4. Practice (do) 5. Incorporate into daily life 6. Conclusion and assignment 7. Update fitness plan/record and answer questions. 8. Schedule/remind of next appointment/class.

1. Introduction Review A, B, C – A. choose from lesson resources (back of book) and teach it Journaling Motivation, habit forming, setting goals Body composition Hyrdation, etc., etc. – B. Discuss necessity of physical activity – C. Follow up on previous activities/assignments.

1. Introduction, part 2 Include D, E, F, G as applicable – D. physical activity vs exercise – E. Discuss importance of positive body image – F. Discuss components of maintaining physical activity – G. Discuss how to track physical activity

2. Benefit of specific exercise – Dynamic and static stretching – Yoga – Balance – HIIT – Plyometrics – Pilates – Moderate intensity aerobics – High intensity aerobics – Other aerobic workouts – Upper body resistance – Core resistance – Lower body resistance – Upper body strength – Core strength – Lower body strength – Circuit training – Incorporating at home or park – Incorporating at work – Forming habit with children

3. CREATE the routine A. equipment needed B. Steps (demonstrate how)

4. Practice (do) A. write out goal B. plan C. stretch D. perform 5-8 moves

5. Incorporate into Daily Life A. Class B. School C. Work D. Personal Life

6. Conclusion and Assignment A. perform [exercises] at least min a day B. Track your physical activity C. Write in your journal how your body responds to [exercise]

7. Update Fitness Plan Also answer questions. 8. schedule/remind of next class/appointment

Let’s PRACTICE!

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