http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:34:50 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:34:50 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=557366 This is a Stand-Alone Instructional Resource about the FITT principals and the five components of fitness. It is presented in powerpoint and the students will be able to complete the lesson on their own and at their own pace. It starts out with general knowledge about health and how the choices you make impact your life, then has a quiz. The difference between physical activity and physical fitness are defined along with the FITT principals. Another quiz follows. Then, each of the five components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular Strenght and endurance, muscular flexibility and body composition) give a definintion, benefits, and examples. A short quiz follows each of the sections. Finally, the students are presented with two case studies and have to answer questions about the person's fitness levels or exercise habits.