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Educating the Student Body
BOX 5-1 
Instructional Framework for Fitness Education 
in Physical Education
Technique:
Demonstrate competency in techniques needed to perform 
a variety of moderate to vigorous physical activities. 
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Technique in developing cardiovascular fitness. 
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Technique when developing muscle strength and endurance activities. 
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Technique in developing flexibility. 
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Safety techniques. 
Knowledge:
Demonstrate understanding of fitness concepts, prin-
ciples, strategies, and individual differences needed to participate and 
maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness. 
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Benefits of physical activity/dangers of physical inactivity. 
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Basic anatomy and physiology. 
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Physiologic responses to physical activity. 
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Components of health-related fitness. 
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Training principles (overload, specificity, progression) and workout 
elements. 
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Application of the Frequency Intensity Time Type principle. Factors 
that influence physical activity choices. 
Physical activity: