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1. Complete the pre-unit quiz (required)
2. Introduce yourself on the Discussion Board (required). Your introduction must be posted (including your response to a classmate) by the deadline listed in the “Overview of Assignments” section of the Syllabus to avoid being removed from the course without tuition refund.
3. Complete the Safety Clearance (PAR-Q)(required)
4. Read the “Barriers to Physical Activity” article (required)
5. Watch the “coping with stress” video (required)

Optional

1. Complete the SmarterMeasure assessment (Is distance learning for you?)

Follow the steps listed below to complete these assignments. You must complete the clearance form so that you can determine whether or not you will need medical clearance before we get started with the fitness portion of the course.

1. Watch a video (required)
2. Read a few articles  (required)
3. Complete the Wellness Quiz and Stages of Change Strategies assignment  (required)

Once you have completed the assignments, you may move on to Unit 2.

1. Complete your reading assignments (required)
2. Complete the Fitness Pre-tests   (required)
3. Complete the Video Quiz   (required)

The Fitness Pre-Test is an assessment of your fitness level. You will assess your fitness level by visiting the Presidents’ Challenge website and taking the fitness tests there. This is the first time you will take these tests – also called the pre-tests. You will take them two additonal times during the semester. Use the fitness test instructions below each time you take the tests. Then, you will watch four videos and take a brief open-note quiz on chronic health conditions. These videos will set the tone for everything we do in this course and will help you understand why this course is important. 

1. Complete your reading assignments (required)
2. Complete the cardiorespiratory (CR) endurance plan assignment (required)

Please be sure to follow all instructions below. You are still in the planning phase of this class; therefore, you are not required to begin exercising this week. Next week (week 5) you will be expected to begin the fitness program by following the CR endurance plan you create this week.

1. Complete your reading assignments (required)
2. Complete your flexibility plan (required)
3. Begin your CR endurance program based on the plan you created last week (required)
4. Record your exercise activities using the Physical Activity Tracker website (required)

In week 6, there are no new readings or assignments; however, you should continue with your CR endurance activities, add the flexibility activities to your current fitness program (folow the plan you created last week), and continue to record your activities using the Activity Tracker website.

Use this week to make sure everything is running smoothly so far, and to review all of the information we have covered thus far. This is the information you will need to know for your first exam, which you will take in Week 7 (you may take the exam this week if you believe you are ready, but, for most people, it is better to use the full amount of time given to prepare for the exam).

• take exam 1
• continue your fitness activities
• update your activity log

Exam 1 covers Weeks 1-6. The exam is mostly multiple choice, but there are a few matching and true/false questions.

Directions

• Go to Taking Exams and Using Exam Passes in the Syllabus to read about what you need to do to take the proctored exam.
• Click on the Exams button for further information on the Exam Grading Policy and ProctorU.
• When you ready, print your Exam Pass and go to one of the testing centers to take the exam.  Be sure to familirized yourself with the testing center policies before you go.

Grading

The exam is worth 50 points maximum.

1. Complete your reading assignments
2. Complete the Fitness Re-Assessment (required)
3. Complete the “How’s It Going” Disucussion (required)

If you do not remember how to perform the fitness tests and calculate the results, see the Fitness Test Instructions in Unit Two. You should also resume your exercise activities and update your log on the activity tracker website.

1. Complete your reading assignments
2. Complete the “Grocery Shopping” assignment (required)
3. Complete the “Food Tracker ” assignment (required)

1. Complete your reading assignments
2. Complete the Muscle Strength & Endurance Case Study assignment (required)

This week, we will put it all together, evaluate our fitness progress, and focus on how fitness and wellness affect other healthcare issues. You need to

1. Complete your reading assignments (required)
2. Complete the Fitness Post-tests and Activity tracker reports (required)
3. Complete Healthcare discussion   (required)

You will assess your fitness level post-exercise program by visiting the Presidents’ Challenge website and taking the fitness tests there. If you do not remember how to perform the fitness tests and calculate the results, see the Fitness Test Instructions in unit two. Then, go to the Activity Tracker website and print the reports listed in the instructions below. Lastly, evaluate your fitness/wellness knowledge and share this information with your classmates on the discussion forum. You may take Exam 2 this week if you feel you are ready.

This is it! You are ready to take the last step before you go off on your own to continue with your wellness lifestyle.Please complete the course evaluation and take your Exam 2 during the last week of the semester if you have not already done so. The exam is worth 50 points maximum. Print your exam pass, and remember to familiarize yourself with the Testing Center policies before you go. Relax, remember all of your stress management techiques, and do your best. Good luck and good health! Make sure you complete the course evaluation before you sign off for the semester. Feedback from students in prior semesters helped in the redesign of the current version of the course. Your feedback will extend the learning community to students who take the course after you.

Thank you for being a member of this learning community!