Extend learning beyond the classroom Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook that students can purchase on their own or you can assign for your course. Creating a course allows you to personalize your Pearson eText so students see the connection between their reading and what they learn in class -- motivating them to keep reading, and keep learning. Learn more about Pearson eText. About the Book Encourage behavior change for better health New - Expanded coverage of non-traditional workouts and modifications for special populations ensure all students and fitness levels are included. Steps for Behavior Change focus students on evaluating their own behaviors (e.g., Are you a fast food junkie? Are you reluctant to strength train? Do you protect your skin from UV light?) and present them with practical steps they can take to make meaningful behavior change. Integration of fitness assessment lab material throughout the book aligns the assessments with the topics they are relevant to.
Coaching Corner gives students practical fitness and wellness advice and strategies to help them put their changes into action. Cover current research and labs that interest students Auto-graded, assignable labs address current trends such as social networking, time management (Chapter 11), and substance abuse addiction (Chapter 15), and allow students to apply textual information to practical issues, encouraging the immediate development of healthy lifestyle choices and a core fitness plan. Current research and statistics include objectives from Healthy People 2020 and myplate.gov. Coverage includes current topics of student interest such as eating disorders, stress-management strategies, barefoot running, Pilates, diabetes and pre-diabetes, ergogenic dietary supplements, at-home fitness equipment, antioxidants, and emotional health. Benefits of creating a Pearson eText course Share highlights and notes with students. Add your personal teaching style to important topics, call out need-to-know information, or clarify difficult concepts directly in the eText. NEW - Access reading analytics.
Use the dashboard to gain insight into how students are working in their eText to plan more effective instruction in and out of class. Customize your eText. Rearrange the Pearson eText table of contents at both the chapter and section level to match the way you teach. Schedule Reading. Assign a chapter or specific section to hold students accountable for their reading and help them prep for lecture, homework, and quizzes. Scheduled Readings populate to each student''s assignment page, and you can now link readings directly to a Mastering assignment. Integrate with your LMS. Get up and running quickly on the first day of class.
LMS integration provides institutions, instructors, and students with single sign-on access to Pearson eText via Blackboard Learn(tm), Canvas(tm), Brightspace® by D2L®, and Moodle. Note: If you integrate Pearson eText with your LMS, students must redeem or purchase access through the LMS. Engage learners with compelling media. Videos and animations bring key concepts to life, helping students place what they are reading into context. (Available with select titles.) 10 Interactive Behavior Change Activities--Which Path Would You Take? allow students to explore various health choices through an engaging, interactive, low-stakes, and anonymous experience. These activities show students the possible consequences of various choices they make today on their future health; these activities are linked out to Mastering from the book and made assignable in Mastering with follow-up questions. Behavior Change Videos guide your students through the best tips and practices to put better decision making into action and review basic fitness concepts.
These concise whiteboard-style videos help students with the steps of behavior change, covering topics such as setting SMART goals, identifying and overcoming barriers to change, planning realistic timelines, and more. Additional videos review key fitness concepts such as determining target heart rate range for exercise. All videos include assessment activities and are assignable in Mastering Health. Health Tough Topics Coaching Activities Health guide your students through key health and fitness concepts with interactive mini-lessons that provide hints and wrong-answer feedback ABC News Videos help your students see how health relates to the real world and spark discussion with up-to-date hot topics in the field. Let students check their understanding. Personalized Study Tools are easy to access on both the web and mobile app to help students learn key terms. (Available with select titles.).