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Week 3 Discussion Forum 2
Prepare
To prepare for this discussion,
- Review Chapter 5: Sustaining Our Freshwater Resources.
- Review Chapter 6: Sustaining Our Oceans.
- Select a term from the list of choices in the located in the course. Type your name in the table, next to the word that you would like to choose. No more than two students should select the same term for this discussion.
In your initial post, write at least two original paragraphs, with a minimum of 57 robust sentences each, focused on the following:
- Define your chosen term in your own words.
- Explain, using specific examples, how the term relates to environmental science.
- Discuss, using specific examples, how the term impacts multiple species of living beings, including humans, and the physical environment.
- Support your ideas with the textbook and at least one additional source. Use APA Style as outlined in the Writing Centers
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Major Project #1 – Fitness Journal Article
Assignment Overview
Write a 3-page article suitable for publication in the American Council on Exercise (ACE) journal. This article should focus on an exercise science topic relevant to the general adult population and be grounded in evidence-based practices rooted in scientific research. You may not select a topic about or related to a special population (ex. obesity, diabetes, hypertension, etc.)
Assignment Requirements
- Length: 3 pages, double-spaced (not including references, tables, charts, etc.)
- Format: Times New Roman, size 12, 1″ margins, double-spaced, APA style
- Sources: Minimum 5 sources with at least 2 peer-reviewed sources published within the last 10 years
- Audience: General adult population with interest in fitness and health – 4th-6th grade reading level
- Topic: Exercise science topic that aligns with ACSM EP-C competencies that was already approved in the topic selection step of this project
- Broadly, your paper needs to cover:
- What is the topic?
- Why is it important to a general adult interested in exercise, health or fitness?
- What is your recommendation for an action they should take?
- How do they take action?
- What is the expected outcome?
- Examples from ACE:
- Additional Elements: Must include at least two visuals (tables, charts, or figures as appropriate) placed in text in an appropriate location (page count is accommodating for visuals – If your visuals take up a 1/2 page then you can go a 1/2 page over the limit.
I have the references as well if you could use them, that would be great. I also need two tables or charts from any of the peer-reviewed articles I am providing here:
You don’t have to use every source as well.
Learning Objectives Addressed
Writing Learning Objectives:
- Identify credible, evidence-based sources of health-related information
- Demonstrate understanding of topic, purpose, and audience using professional language
- Demonstrate understanding of APA format
- Apply writing skills of revision, drafting, editing, and peer review
ACSM EP-C Competencies:
- Domain I, Task B: Determine client’s readiness to participate in health-related physical fitness assessment and exercise program
- Domain I, Task C: Determine and administer physical fitness assessments
- Domain II, Task B: Implement cardiorespiratory exercise prescriptions
- Domain II, Task C: Implement exercise prescriptions for flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, balance, and agility