Stanforth, Dixie M. : University of Texas at Austin
Ellison, Deborah : Movement that Matters
This is one of six new titles that begins a series of value-priced fitness and activity texts designed for anyone
interested in getting in shape and learning a new sport. The titles are authored by many well-known educators and
sport leaders, and each book covers all areas including history and trends, fundamental skills and drills, equipment
and safety concerns, and rules and regulations.
Value priced for use in one and half credit courses. Assessments, included at the end of applicable chapters
and perforated for easy removal, assist students in determining areas needing improvement as well as tracking progress.
"Fitness Tip" and "Performance Tip" boxes highlight concepts, techniques, and applications
for positive improvement. A strong illustration program inludes numerous photos and drawings to demonstrate skills,
techniques and equipment.
1 Introduction to Aerobic Dance Exercise
2 Understanding the Big Picture
3 Basic Fitness Assessments
4 Developing the Big Picture: The Action Plan
5 Your Action Plan: A Positive Start
6 Your Action Plan: Exercise & Body Composition
7 Your Action Plan: Nutrition & Body Composition
8 Your Action Plan: Class Components
9 Your Action Plan: Developing Aerobic Fitness
10 Your Action Plan: Aerobic Technique & Progressions
11 Your Action Plan: Flexibility Techniques & Progressions
12 Your Action Plan: Muscular Strength and Endurance Technique & Progressions
13 Your Action Plan: A Lifetime of Fitness