Personal Fitness

Course Description:

What does being fit really mean? Is it just based on physical appearance or is it something deeper? Though we strive to be healthy and make sensible choices, it’s difficult to know how to achieve this. It’s not only about losing weight or lifting a heavy barbell; in Personal Fitness you will learn about body functions, safety, diet, goals, and strategies for longevity. Human beings, in both body and mind, are complex and highly sensitive organisms that need the right attention to physically excel and feel great. Being fit is about living life to the fullest and making the most of what you have—yourself! Explore the world of healthy living and see how real fitness can be achieved through intention, effort, and just the right amount of knowledge.

Course Details:

Course Title (District): Personal Fitness
Course Title (NCES SCED) : Health and Fitness
Course Provider : Genesee ISD
Content Provided By : eDynamic Learning
Online Instructor Provided By : eDynamic Learning
Standards Addressed : None
Academic Terms : Open Entry / Open Exit, Semester
NCES SCED Code :
Subject Area : Physical, Health, and Safety Education
Course Identifier : Health and Fitness
Course Level : High School (Secondary)
Available Credit : 0.5
Sequence : 1 of 1

How To Enroll:

Enrollment Website : https://www.gennet.us
Email : [email protected]
Phone : (888) 364-5409

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Additional Course Information:

Additional Cost: $0.0

Additional Cost Description: None

Unit 1 – What Is Fitness? What does being fit really mean? Is it just based on physical appearance, or is it something deeper? In life, we strive to be healthy and make sensible choices, but it’s difficult to know exactly what that means. It’s not only about losing weight or lifting a heavy barbell; being physically fit entails a wealth of knowledge about our bodily functions, environment, safety, diet, goals, and strategies for longevity. Human beings are complex and highly sensitive organisms that need the right kind of attention to physically excel. Being fit is about living life to the fullest and making the most of what you have: yourself! Let’s explore the world of healthy living and see how real fitness can be achieved through intention, effort, and just the right amount of knowledge.

Unit 2 – The Body Is a Machine How do people do it? In this time of longer workdays and shorter meals, how do people stay fit? Staying healthy isn’t magic; it’s a real, methodical process that anyone, with the right amount of commitment, discipline, and know-how, can use to improve their life overall. That said, the study of personal fitness is still considered a physical science, and while it may not use test tubes and microscopes, it does demand a certain level of knowledge. The human body has many functions and systems which work together to keep it running smoothly. Understanding these systems is the key to better understanding both your physical and mental self.

Unit 3 – The Science of Exercise When most people think about exercise, they likely visualize themselves sporting some colorful gym shoes and rocking out to their favorite Spotify mix. But the more you learn about personal fitness, the more you will begin to see how it is related to a vast network of science that seeks to unlock the secrets of strength, stamina, and energy within the body. The human form is more than just a collection of bones, skin, and muscle–it is a living matrix of energetic pathways that connect the entire body to itself. Keeping fit is a lot more involved than just hitting the gym a few times a week; it requires specific knowledge about the intricacies of the body as a whole. Are you ready for a glimpse into the miracle that is your body?

Unit 4 – Mind Your Own Fitness The word fitness only conveys so much—you are physically capable and healthy—but when you have total fitness, that is a different story. Then, the mind supports the efforts of the body and vice versa. Achieving fitness is a personal journey, one that will require a deep level of self-acceptance and a willingness to push yourself to new limits. Designing your own unique fitness program while cultivating the right mindset for success is the winning combination to finding total fitness in your own life. When the mind and body work together, nothing can stop you!

Unit 5 – Cultivating Your Own Fitness Why did you sign up for this course on personal fitness? Perhaps you want to look better. Maybe you are tired of feeling tired. Or maybe the exercises you’ve been doing just don’t seem to be working. Regardless of your reasoning, the right way to meet your individual needs is out there—you just need to realize how to find it. Everyone’s fitness experience is unique, so take a moment to sit back and think about yours. Identifying why you want to be fit is key to understanding how to motivate yourself to stick with your fitness program, especially when things get tough. And now that you have taken that all-important first step, you just need the resolve and motivation to reach your goal.

Unit 6 – Nutrition and Energy Do you ever feel confused when deciding what to eat? Calories, fat, carbohydrates—what does it all mean? Food has a direct effect on how we feel physically and emotionally. Understanding how nutrition benefits your body will provide the tools you need to reach any fitness goal and find strength and well-being in everything you do. Even though it may sound corny, you are what you eat, so take control and decide what you want to be!

Unit 7 – Body Image What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see the beauty that is really there? Or do you see a disappointing collection of all the things you don’t have? Maybe it’s a little bit of both. Sometimes understanding the difference between what is real and imagined is difficult and can lead to negative or confusing feelings about your body. How you see yourself physically can become a preoccupation when pursuing fitness, so it’s important to understand how body image is affected by outside influences, and, more importantly, how a positive selfperception can foster a healthy and productive life.

Unit 8 – Training for Life Pushing yourself to do things that enhance your well-being doesn’t always feel attractive or fun—sometimes it’s just a lot of hard work. So, remembering the benefits of a healthy lifestyle can really propel you forward during times of doubt or lethargy. Fitness is a life pursuit. And the rewards will alter your world in many wonderful new ways, offering both longevity and clarity. Make a plan, stick to it, and discover what your body can really do! 

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Information literacy and communication skills are incorporated and taught as an integral part of the curriculum. Fully Met
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Clear, complete course overview and syllabus are included in the course. Fully Met
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Online instructor resources and notes are included. Fully Met
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The course provider uses multiple ways of assessing course effectiveness. Fully Met
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Course instructors, whether faceto-face or virtual, are certificated and “highly qualified.” The online course teacher possesses a teaching credential from a state-licensing agency and is “highly qualified” as defined under ESEA. Fully Met
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Professional development about the online course delivery system is offered by the provider to assure effective use of the courseware and various instructional media available. Fully Met
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Course design reflects a clear understanding of all students’ needs and incorporates varied ways to learn and master the curriculum. Fully Met
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The course instruction includes activities that engage students in active learning. Fully Met
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The course provides options for the instructor to adapt learning activities to accommodate students’ needs. Fully Met
Readability levels, written language assignments and mathematical requirements are appropriate for the course content and grade-level expectations. Fully Met
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The course design provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student interaction, including opportunities for timely and frequent feedback about student progress. Fully Met
The course design includes explicit communication/activities (both before and during the first week of the course) that confirms whether students are engaged and are progressing through the course. The instructor will follow program guidelines to address non-responsive students. Fully Met
The course provides opportunities for appropriate instructor-student and student-student interaction to foster mastery and application of the material. Fully Met
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Students have access to resources that enrich the course content. Fully Met
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Student evaluation strategies are consistent with course goals and objectives, are representative of the scope of the course and are clearly stated. Fully Met
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Ongoing, varied, and frequent assessments are conducted throughout the course to inform instruction. Fully Met
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Assessment materials provide the instructor with the flexibility to assess students in a variety of ways. Fully Met
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The grading policy and practices are easy to understand. Fully Met
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Clear and consistent navigation is present throughout the course. Fully Met
Rich media are provided in multiple formats for ease of use and access in order to address diverse student needs. Fully Met
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All technology requirements (including hardware, browser, software, etc...) are specified. Fully Met
Prerequisite skills in the use of technology are identified. Fully Met
The course uses content-specific tools and software appropriately. Fully Met
The course is designed to meet internationally recognized interoperability standards. Fully Met
Copyright and licensing status, including permission to share where applicable, is clearly stated and easily found. Fully Met
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Course materials and activities are designed to provide appropriate access to all students. The course, developed with universal design principles in mind, conforms to the U.S. Section 504 and Section 508 provisions for electronic and information technology as well as the W3C’s Web Content Accessibility guidelines (WCAg 2.0). Fully Met
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Student information remains confidential, as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Fully Met

Review Conducted By: eDynamic Learning
Date of Review: 07/21/2018

Unit 1 – What Is Fitness? What does being fit really mean? Is it just based on physical appearance, or is it something deeper? In life, we strive to be healthy and make sensible choices, but it’s difficult to know exactly what that means. It’s not only about losing weight or lifting a heavy barbell; being physically fit entails a wealth of knowledge about our bodily functions, environment, safety, diet, goals, and strategies for longevity. Human beings are complex and highly sensitive organisms that need the right kind of attention to physically excel. Being fit is about living life to the fullest and making the most of what you have: yourself! Let’s explore the world of healthy living and see how real fitness can be achieved through intention, effort, and just the right amount of knowledge.

Unit 2 – The Body Is a Machine How do people do it? In this time of longer workdays and shorter meals, how do people stay fit? Staying healthy isn’t magic; it’s a real, methodical process that anyone, with the right amount of commitment, discipline, and know-how, can use to improve their life overall. That said, the study of personal fitness is still considered a physical science, and while it may not use test tubes and microscopes, it does demand a certain level of knowledge. The human body has many functions and systems which work together to keep it running smoothly. Understanding these systems is the key to better understanding both your physical and mental self.

Unit 3 – The Science of Exercise When most people think about exercise, they likely visualize themselves sporting some colorful gym shoes and rocking out to their favorite Spotify mix. But the more you learn about personal fitness, the more you will begin to see how it is related to a vast network of science that seeks to unlock the secrets of strength, stamina, and energy within the body. The human form is more than just a collection of bones, skin, and muscle–it is a living matrix of energetic pathways that connect the entire body to itself. Keeping fit is a lot more involved than just hitting the gym a few times a week; it requires specific knowledge about the intricacies of the body as a whole. Are you ready for a glimpse into the miracle that is your body?

Unit 4 – Mind Your Own Fitness The word fitness only conveys so much—you are physically capable and healthy—but when you have total fitness, that is a different story. Then, the mind supports the efforts of the body and vice versa. Achieving fitness is a personal journey, one that will require a deep level of self-acceptance and a willingness to push yourself to new limits. Designing your own unique fitness program while cultivating the right mindset for success is the winning combination to finding total fitness in your own life. When the mind and body work together, nothing can stop you!

Unit 5 – Cultivating Your Own Fitness Why did you sign up for this course on personal fitness? Perhaps you want to look better. Maybe you are tired of feeling tired. Or maybe the exercises you’ve been doing just don’t seem to be working. Regardless of your reasoning, the right way to meet your individual needs is out there—you just need to realize how to find it. Everyone’s fitness experience is unique, so take a moment to sit back and think about yours. Identifying why you want to be fit is key to understanding how to motivate yourself to stick with your fitness program, especially when things get tough. And now that you have taken that all-important first step, you just need the resolve and motivation to reach your goal.

Unit 6 – Nutrition and Energy Do you ever feel confused when deciding what to eat? Calories, fat, carbohydrates—what does it all mean? Food has a direct effect on how we feel physically and emotionally. Understanding how nutrition benefits your body will provide the tools you need to reach any fitness goal and find strength and well-being in everything you do. Even though it may sound corny, you are what you eat, so take control and decide what you want to be!

Unit 7 – Body Image What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see the beauty that is really there? Or do you see a disappointing collection of all the things you don’t have? Maybe it’s a little bit of both. Sometimes understanding the difference between what is real and imagined is difficult and can lead to negative or confusing feelings about your body. How you see yourself physically can become a preoccupation when pursuing fitness, so it’s important to understand how body image is affected by outside influences, and, more importantly, how a positive selfperception can foster a healthy and productive life.

Unit 8 – Training for Life Pushing yourself to do things that enhance your well-being doesn’t always feel attractive or fun—sometimes it’s just a lot of hard work. So, remembering the benefits of a healthy lifestyle can really propel you forward during times of doubt or lethargy. Fitness is a life pursuit. And the rewards will alter your world in many wonderful new ways, offering both longevity and clarity. Make a plan, stick to it, and discover what your body can really do!
Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends Random Draw Date Enrollment Drop Date Course Starts Course Ends # of Seats Course Fee Potential Additional Costs
Open Entry / Open Exit 07/01/2023 06/30/2024 100 $275 $0
Open Entry / Open Exit 07/01/2023 06/30/2024 100 $300 $0
Drop Policy Completion Policy Term Type Enrollment Opens Enrollment Ends
Open Entry / Open Exit 07/01/2023 06/30/2024
K-5: Extensions are not available. 6-12: 4-week extensions are available for $50 per enrollment (maximum 2 extensions per 18-week enrollment). 6-12: 2-week extensions are available for $25 per enrollment (maximum 2 extensions per 9-week enrollment). Open Entry / Open Exit 07/01/2023 06/30/2024
Grading and Assessments based on eDL course curriculum Sets due dates based on school provided grading periods (as provided on the district’s enrollment form. Marked assignments based on eDL course rubrics Email and online messages (in Canvas) within 24 hours (weekends excluded) News announcements in Canvas Online calendar – i.e. assignment dates Office hours. This is student initiated. Sometimes teacher requests students attend. Via Zoom All teachers report to a department chair who monitors the teachers courses to ensure they are grading in a timely manner
The Following Operating Systems are Supported: Windows 10 Windows 8.1+ Windows 7 with SP1 macOS 10.6+ Google Chrome OS 26+ Apple iOS 6+ The following Browsers are Supported: Internet Explorer 11+ Google Chrome 21+ Apple Safari 5+ Mozilla Firefox 25+ Note: JavaScript must be enabled in the browser to make all features usable. No Browser Plug-ins are required Mobile Device Requirements: iPad®Supported Chromebook™Supported iPhone and Android LMS Permitting Desktop Device Requirements: Windows PC: Intel 1.0 GHz or faster processor, 1GB of RAM Supported macOS Intel Core Duo 1.83 GHz or faster processor, 1GB of RAM Supported Screen Resolution: “mobile” up to 768px Supported “tablet” up to 960px Supported “desktop” over 960pxSupported