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Art and Science of Human Movement web page.
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Lecture Notes
Chapter 1 - Fitness, Health, and Wellness
Chapter 2A - Fitness Evaluation
Chapter 2b - Muscular Fitness, Body Composition, and Flexibility
Chapter 3 - Principles of Exercise Prescription
Chapter 4A - Guidelines for Improving Cardiovascular Fitness
Chapter 4B - Guidelines for Improving Cardiovascular Fitness
Chapter 5A - Improving Muscle Strength and Endurance
Chapter 6 - Improving Flexibility
Chapter 7 - Nutrition, Health and Fitness
Chapter 8 - Exercise, Diet and Weight Control
Chapter 11A - Exercise and the Environment - Heat and Cold
Chapter 11B - Exercise and the Environment - Altitude and Pollution
Chapter 12A - Exercise for Special Populations - Metabolic Problems, Pregnancy and Aging
Chapter 12B - Exercise for Special Populations - Orthopedic and Respiratory Problems
Chapter 13 - Exercise-related Injuries
Chapter 9 - Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Chapter 14 - Prevention of Cancer
Chapter 10 - Stress Management and Behavior Modification
Handouts and Labs
Lab 1 - Lifestyle Assessment Inventory
Lab 1 - Health Status Questionnaire
Lab 2 - One-mile walk
Lab 3 - Muscular Endurance and Flexibility Assessment
Lab 4 - Stress Index Questionnaire
Supplemental Reading 1- NYTimes article on high protein versus high carbohydrate diets
Supplemental Reading 2 - Effects of high protein diet