This book recognized the need to focus on health and fitness through physical activity and healthy eating. It equips the learner with the information that will guide him or her from health assessment and goal setting to program design toward the achievement of his or her fitness aims.
This book comprises oh three chapters, with each chapter focusing on an aspect of physical fitness in the context of fitness and sports. In Chapter 1, lessons focus on how to transition from having a sedentary lifestyle to becoming more physically active. IN Chapter 2 covers health and risk assessment as well as risk mitigation. the lessons in this chapter detail the principles in cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal training and how to mitigate the risk associated with fitness training. In Chapter 3, the learner is primed for behavior change with the help of techniques like consciousness-raising, self analysis, and countering, and by developing a positive outlook and seeking support from others.