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History
The ShapeSmart Fitness Program (formely known as the Active
Health & Wellness Program - A.H.W.P.) was developed
in 1995 and tested on elementary school students to evaluate
and assess the knowledge and physical conditioning of
essential mental and motor skills respectively. ShapeSmart
Fitness was specifically formulated to empower children
with the knowledge to prevent diseases associated with
physical inactivity such as obesity and diabetes. To date,
ShapeSmart Fitness is one of the only programs which offers
pre-adolescents the opportunity to acquire an exceptional
understanding of the human body, its structure, function
and adaptation specifically related to health, fitness
and disease prevention. Graded results from students who
have successfully completed the program, have shown impressive
learning behaviors associated in both the theoretical
and practical portions of the program. |
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Program
Philosophy
The program is based on the premise that by improving
essential mental and motor skills, children will develop
the individual abilities necessary to maintain good physical
health throughout their lifetime. Children will have the
skills to be more active, both physically and mentally.
Moreover, they will possess the knowledge to positively
and independently impact the state of their own health
now and in the future. |
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Program
Divisions & Components
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- THEORETICAL
Scientific,
Psychological & Social
- PRACTICAL
Muscular/Strength
& Cardiovascular Conditioning
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- THEORETICAL
- Scientific
Anatomy, Physiology, Fitness/Conditioning,
Nutrition
- Psychological
Biological,
Behavioral and Trait Approaches
- Social
Cognition,
Attitude & Influence
- Disease
Types,
Prevention, Statistics
- PRACTICAL
- Muscular/Strength
Anaerobic Conditioning (Muscular
Resistance Exercise)
- Cardiovascular
Aerobic
Conditioning (Cardiovascular Endurance)
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Program
Contents
The program contents of the scientific component were
designed to compliment and briefly reiterate current guidelines
of Physical Education Curriculums in North America. The
psychological and social components are unique to ShapeSmart
Fitness and directly relate to, and are supported in the
contents of the scientific component. Many of the theoretical
aspects introduced in the scientific, psychological and
social components are also integrated into each individual
practical component, allowing students to acquire a more
extensive working knowledge of the program content.
The practical component encourages regular, vigorous
activity to develop the most significant aspects of physical
fitness such as flexibility, speed, strength, power and
cardiovascular respiratory endurance. Muscle conditioning
is primarily achieved through active resistance exercise
(with a major emphasis on exercise technique) such as
body weight, free weights, elastic and manual resistance.
Cardiovascular conditioning will be sufficiently vigorous
to sustain a pulse rate of between 150 and 180 beats per
minute for a duration of at least 6-8 minutes. The diversity
of cardiovascular conditioning will include activities
such as calisthenics, walking, climbing and running depending
on the intensity required to achieve a particular pulse
rate.
- SCIENTIFIC
- Anatomy
(structure)
Skeletal, Muscular & Nervous
Systems
- Physiology
(function)
Cardiovascular,
Muscular & Respiratory Systems
- Anaerobic
& Aerobic Conditioning
Metabolism,
Adaptation & Energy Systems
- Nutrition
Macronutrients,
Micronutrients & Calories
- PSYCHOLOGICAL
- Biological
Brain Chemicals & Hormones
- Behavioral
Instrumental
Conditioning
- Trait
Identifying
Traits
- SOCIAL
- Cognition
Self Perception & Self Esteem
- Attitude
Evaluation
- Influence
Facilitation
& Loafing
- DISEASE
- Types
Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease,
etc.
- Prevention
Organizations,
Methods, Guidelines, Influence
- Statistics
Current
Health Statistics (Canada/US)
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Curriculum
Connection
ShapeSmart Fitness is intended to compliment the core
Physical Education Curriculums developed in various states
and provinces by the authoritative Ministries of Education.
However, the program is unique primarily through its focus.
Although non-locomotor and manipulative skills (heavily
emphasized in elementary school PE programs) are very
important in the developmental stages of movement, they
are very poor indicators and skills needed in maintaining
long-term health. Motor and cardiovascular abilities still
persist as the most important and effective skills needed
as children and adults to maintain personal health and
fitness. Accordingly, ShapeSmart Fitness has two major
initiatives: 1) The first is developing motor related
competence in areas such as speed, strength and power;
and 2) The second is enhancing cardiovascular respiratory
endurance. The efficacy in developing both motor and cardiovascular
abilities to prevent disease, is well documented in the
scientific community. By informing children and equipping
them with these essential physical capabilities, we may
eventually reduce the ongoing health risks associated
with the surplus of inactive teens and adults. |
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Aims
& Objectives
Aims
A program in health education
should:
* help students to assimilate the body of knowledge
appropriate to health education.
* expose students to a variety of activities and experiences
related to health education;
* help individuals develop a sound understanding of their
total development and enable them to attain positive self-images;
* provide opportunities for students make personal decisions
related to their intellectual, physical and emotional
development;
* allow students to experience social relations that will
encourage desirable behaviour, leadership and co-operation
with others.
Objectives
The
objectives of a health education program are to help students
develop:
* a positive attitude towards physical fitness
and good health;
* a personal value system and satisfactory relationships
with peers;
* increased self-awareness and a positive self concept;
* independence, interdependence, and a sense of responsibility;
* an understanding of human sexuality;
* an understanding of appropriate factual information
and concepts |
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Evaluation
The formal evaluation process focuses
on each student's efforts in relation to program objectives.
A pre-instruction exam (benchmark value before learning)
is given to all students so that valuable comparisons,
such as learning curves, may be statistically derived
from pre/post instruction results. A final exam will be
given in both divisions of the program to assess both
the theoretical and practical working knowledge. Depending
on the results of each class, teachers may determine whether
or not they wish to integrate ShapeSmart Fitness scores
into the final results of student report cards.
The following PDF
is an example of results after the completion of ShapeSmart
Fitness on elementary school students grades 6-8. |
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Program
Philosophy
The program is based on the premise that by improving
essential mental and motor skills, children will develop
the individual abilities necessary to maintain good physical
health throughout their lifetime. Children will have the
skills to be more active, both physically and mentally.
Moreover, they will possess the knowledge to positively
and independently impact the state of their own health
now and in the future. |
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Aims
& Objectives
Aims
A program in health education
should:
* help students to assimilate the body of knowledge
appropriate to health education.
* expose students to a variety of activities and experiences
related to health education;
* help individuals develop a sound understanding of their
total development and enable them to attain positive self-images;
* provide opportunities for students make personal decisions
related to their intellectual, physical and emotional
development;
* allow students to experience social relations that will
encourage desirable behaviour, leadership and co-operation
with others.
Objectives
The
objectives of a health education program are to help students
develop:
* a positive attitude towards physical fitness
and good health;
* a personal value system and satisfactory relationships
with peers;
* increased self-awareness and a positive self concept;
* independence, interdependence, and a sense of responsibility;
* an understanding of human sexuality;
* an understanding of appropriate factual information
and concepts |
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Evaluation
The formal evaluation process focuses
on each student's efforts in relation to program objectives.
A pre-instruction exam (benchmark value before learning)
is given to all students so that valuable comparisons,
such as learning curves, may be statistically derived
from pre/post instruction results. A final exam will be
given in both divisions of the program to assess both
the theoretical and practical working knowledge. Depending
on the results of each class, teachers may determine whether
or not they wish to integrate ShapeSmart Fitness scores
into the final results of student report cards.
The following PDF
is an example of results after the completion of ShapeSmart
Fitness on elementary school students grades 6-8. |
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More
Information
For further information on the ShapeSmart
Fitness Program, if you would like to bring the program
to your school or organization, or if would like to become
a sponsor of the program, please contact programs@napah.ca. |
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