Nutrition and Physical Activity Curriculum Design by

NCES 9.NPA.1

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Analyze strategies using tools

(MyPlate, Dietary Guidelines,

Food Facts Label) to plan

healthy nutrition and fitness.

NCES 9.NPA.2

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Create strategies to consume a

variety of nutrient-dense foods

and beverages in moderation.

NCES 9.NPA.3

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Analyze the relationship of

nutrition, fitness, and healthy

weight management to the

prevention of diseases such as

diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular

diseases, and eating disorders.

NCES 9.NPA.4

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Apply lifelong nutrition and

health-related fitness concepts to

enhance quality of life.

NCES 9.NPA.1

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9.NPA.1.1 Attribute the prevention of chronic diseases to healthy nutrition and physical activity.
9.NPA.1.2 Organize meal plans to meet special dietary needs for athletes, pregnant women,
diabetics, and those experiencing allergies.
9.NPA.1.3 Recognize the benefits of folic acid and other vitamins and minerals.

NCES 9.NPA.2

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9.NPA.2.1 Plan vegetarian diets that are balanced and nutrient-dense.
9.NPA.2.2 Recall the number of servings recommended from each food group and the need for

balanced nutrition.

9.NPA.2.3 Summarize the effects

NCES 9.NPA.3

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9.NPA.3.1 Differentiate between healthy and unhealthy plans for weight gain, maintenance and loss.
9.NPA.3.2 Classify the effects of eating disorders as short-term or long-term.
9.NPA.3.3 Recall resources for seeking help for people with eating disorders.

NCES 9.NPA.4

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9.NPA.4.1 Execute exercise programs with safety and effectiveness.
9.NPA.4.2 Use appropriate methods for avoiding and responding to climate-related physical
conditions during physical activity.

Macro-Concepts

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Physical Health
Wellness
Mental Health
Cause and Effect

Micro-Concepts

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Physical Activity
Exercise
Nutrition
Behavior
Responsibilities
Communication
Safety
Energy
Balance
Attitudes

Conceptual Understandings

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How and what a person consumes daily will affect their overall quality of life.
Analyzing and understanding a person's dietary needs will help develop a more structured and effective meal plan.
Being able to recognize and prevent disease and eating disorders can help mitigate the risk of becoming sick or being diagnosed with one or more of these issues.
Being physically active is exponentially better than being sedentary and often does not require extensive training regimens.
For students or adults who spend the majority of each day sitting, a well-developed training regimen can safely and effectively offset the occurrence of an eating disorder or disease diagnosis.

Guiding Questions - Factual

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What is the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan?
What is hydration and dehydration?
What is an eating disorder?

Guiding Questions - Conceptual

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How does physical activity and a healthy diet prevent the onset of chronic disease?
What makes an exercise program safe and effective?
How does a person figure out if a dietary plan is working for them?

Guiding Questions - Debatable

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Should social media health and fitness influencers be banned unless they are certified and qualified to act in such a manner?
In a society where meat has been proven to be beneficial, should we focus more on vegetarian or vegan dietary plans as the standards suggest?
Are eating disorders actual disorders or are they just bad decision making and a lack of discipline?

Case Study: Nutrition Firm Bets On Scientific Backing

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After a baseball player died of heatstroke, the autopsy revealed that his herbal supplement was to blame for his death. Ephedra is now banned in the United States; however, it is one of the many examples of supplements that are not regulated by the FDA. Some of the supplements used today are even labeled as "not fit for human consumption".

By, P. T. (2003, Mar 04). Case Study: Nutrition Firm Bets On Scientific Backing.Wall Street Journal https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/case-study-nutrition-firm-bets-on-scientific/docview/398903123/se-2

Case Study: High School Nutrition Education in Vermont: An Exploratory Case Study

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Schools in Vermont focus on a weight-normative approach instead of other means. What this means is that this particular school measures a students health levels based off of what the scale says and nothing more. This particular approach has led to an uptick in bullying and discrimination within the school system.

Hinchey, D. (2024). High School Nutrition Education in Vermont: An Exploratory Case Study (Order No. 30815514). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2900126512). https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/high-school-nutrition-education-vermont/docview/2900126512/se-2

Case Study: The Influence of School Food Programs on High School Adolescents’ Behavior of Consuming Fruits and Vegetables

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Public schools have always been criticized for what they serve students but this particular case study wanted to analyze the differences between a traditional school lunch and a school lunch filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. While the lunch itself was critical, this case study also incorporated the education component of nutrition to ensure students knew why this was occuring.

Mitchell, M. R. (2024). Case Study: The Influence of School Food Programs on High School Adolescents’ Behavior of Consuming Fruits and Vegetables (Order No. 31562884). Available from ProQuest Central; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (3106593798). https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/case-study-influence-school-food-programs-on-high/docview/3106593798/se-2

Case Study: Mothers’ personality and children with feeding and eating disorders

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While this case study may be aimed at studying a younger demographic, it displays what often happens outside of a school setting where the students often have less control. Unfortunately, a mothers personality or background can play a substantial part in a child's upbringing and this can either be a good or a bad thing.

Al Agroudi, A.,Al Marzouki, Rashed, I. H., Yahia, S., & Tobar, S. (2023). Mothers’ personality and children with feeding and eating disorders: a nested case–control study. Middle East Current Psychiatry, 30(1), 114. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43045-023-00384-4

Case Study: Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating

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When it comes to mental and physical health, there are countless opinions and theories and the world of eating disorders is not. This particular case study dives deeper into the world of eating disorders to figure out if it is a lack of discipline or an actual disorder.

Michael, G., Dr, Patel, N., Dr, & Stanley, C., Dr. (2024). Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating; an Interesting Case Study. BJPsych Open, 10, S284. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2024.677

Case Study: Effects of Physical Exercise Input on the Exercise Adherence of College Students: The Chain Mediating Role of Sports Emotional Intelligence and Exercise Self-Efficacy

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Finally, universities are realizing there is a direct correlation between sports and fitness and the education world. Those students that are physically active tend to be healthier, more alert, and more focused throughout the day while simultaneously maintaining a more ideal physique.

An, D., Pan, J., Ran, F., Bai, D., & Zhang, J. (2024). Effects of Physical Exercise Input on the Exercise Adherence of College Students: The Chain Mediating Role of Sports Emotional Intelligence and Exercise Self-Efficacy. Journal of Intelligence, 12(10), 94. https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence12100094

Case Study: The Effect of Persistence of Physical Exercise on the Positive Psychological Emotions of Primary School Students under the STEAM Education Concept

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There is a direct correlation between physical and mental health. As students exercise, eat properly, and maintain a healthier lifestyle, that behavior carries over into the academic world and the social world; therefore, leading to improved performances.

Yuan, Y., Ji, X., Yang, X., Wang, C., Samsudin, S., & Roxana Dev, O. D. (2022). The Effect of Persistence of Physical Exercise on the Positive Psychological Emotions of Primary School Students under the STEAM Education Concept.International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(18), 11451. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191811451

Case Study: Exploring the Value and Impact of High School Athletics Through the Lens of the COVID-19 Pandemic

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While exercise and athletics is an amazing aspect of our education system, The handling of COVID-19 and the shutdown of the world left students physically and mentally struggling. What this case study proves is how beneficial the athletic systems are for both physical and mental health.

Lynn, C. (2024). Exploring the Value and Impact of High School Athletics Through the Lens of the COVID-19 Pandemic (Order No. 31142680). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (3030980761). https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/exploring-value-impact-high-school-athletics/docview/3030980761/se-2

Case Study: The Factors Contributing to the Increased Academic Performance of High School Athletes

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This case study places emphasis oon the poor decision making affecting high school athletics. Due to standardized testing and a plethora of other extra-curricular factors, students are paying to play a sport or the sport is being cut in many schools across the country. This is happening despite the fact that student-athletes typically outperform the student non-athletes.

Macaluso, S. C. (2013). The Factors Contributing to the Increased Academic Performance of High School Athletes (Order No. 3569907). Available from ProQuest Central; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (1371654030). https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/factors-contributing-increased-academic/docview/1371654030/se-2

Case Study: High school athletics and the “whole adolescent”: A case study of three urban high schools

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This study places emphasis on "No Child Left Behind" and how high school athletics have been under-represented. The goal is to create a "whole adolsecent" and the case study chooses between athletic programs that best represent this ideology.

Davidson, W. B. (2010). High school athletics and the “whole adolescent”: A case study of three urban high schools (Order No. 3425182). Available from ProQuest Central; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (757942281). https://www.proquest.com/dissertations-theses/high-school-athletics-whole-adolescent-case-study/docview/757942281/se-2

Hive Class: Learning to Bee More

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Hive class offers more insight into how to make a physical education class more modern and more innovative. By incoporating different sports, activities, or even workshops, the class can be more effective in reaching students.

https://www.hiveclass.co/guide-to-refreshing-your-physical-education-curriculum/

Gopher PE Blog: Cross-Curricular Activities in Physical Education

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While other sites may focus on a larger variety of sports and activities, Gopher aims to incorporate other subjects. An example of these would be to use locations from Social Studies such as Greece. Then, sports from Greece would be played or learned about in Physical Education.

https://blog.gophersport.com/crossing-the-curriculum-in-physical-education/

Shape America

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SHAPE America offers different resources that focus on the already existing curriculum. While it may not differ much from what is currently done, it is a valuable tool to help ensure standards are being met and the students are gaining valubale lessons and insight.

https://www.shapeamerica.org/MemberPortal/publications/resources/teachingtools/teachertoolbox/curriculum.aspx

USDA

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Kid's Corner not only teaches valuable information about nutrition but it also makes it fun but incorporating a variety of activities. Kid's Corner has a variety of material for all grades that will help engage with students and allow for maximum comprehension.

https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/nutrition-life-stage/children/kids-corner

Gaples Institute

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Designed for all grades, this curriculum is computer-based with interactive lessons. It is not really designed for elementary school but is very appropriate for middle and high school students.

https://www.gaplesinstitute.org/nutrition-education-for-teens-and-young-adults/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADtXCfy-n8_FzFM-DV-AVqMYKvFZ7&gclid=CjwKCAjwyfe4BhAWEiwAkIL8sFLNlIaMlryRENxBQfDcA4YUfZd1sN5bkCyuxMHVOtrFO6B9E_v33xoCdc0QAvD_BwE