Fit and Well: Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness

Three New Chapters. The Seventh Canadian edition of Fahey has re-introduced chapters on Cancer (Chapter 12), Substance Use and Misuse (Chapter 13), and Sexual Wellness (Chapter 14). The new chapters feature the latest statistics and research, new illustrations, and updated discussions

Indigenous Perspectives in Fitness and Wellness. Efforts have been made in the Seventh Canadian edition to better understand the ways wellness and physical activity may influence those who are Indigenous and/or 2SLGBTQIA+. Dr. Jason (Jay) Laurendeau, associate professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Lethbridge, and Dillon Apsassin-Flamont, an oral historian and archivist pursuing a master’s degree in cultural, social, and political thought at the University of Lethbridge, reviewed this edition. Through their guidance, the new edition provides Indigenous perspectives and examines how traditional health practices impact diverse groups.

Current Research. Every chapter of the Seventh Canadian edition has been revised to include relevant references to areas that may be affected by COVID-19. In addition, Canadian examples, references, data and statistics have been updated throughout.

Polling. Uncover where and when you’re needed with the new Polling tool in McGraw Hill Connect. Polling allows instructors to discover where students are in real time. Engage students and help them create connections with course content while gaining valuable insight during lectures. Leverage polling data to deliver personalized instruction when and where it is needed most.

A Holistic Fitness and Wellness Resource.? In the area of physical fitness, Fit & Well offers expert knowledge based on the latest findings in exercise physiology and nutrition, along with tools for self-assessment and guidelines for becoming fit. In the area of wellness, it offers accurate, current information on today's most important health-related topics and issues, again with self-tests and guidelines for achieving wellness.

Canadian Perspective. Canadian references, examples, statistics and research are included to help students relate to fitness and wellness concepts.

Features and Learning Aids.?The Fit & Well learning system continues to provide the information students need to start their journey to fitness and wellness. Text features and interactive activities include self-assessments and fitness labs, a daily fitness and nutrition log, sample programs, and a wealth of behaviour change tools and tips.

Connect. The Seventh Canadian edition of Fit & Well is available in Connect. Connect is McGraw Hill's award-winning digital teaching and learning solution designed to enhance your teaching style. It allows you to deliver, personalize and measure your course with ease. Plus, Connect can integrate with your LMS system to provide a seamless experience for you and your students.

SmartBook. Within Connect, students have access to SmartBook, an adaptive learning and reading tool that personalizes content to each student's unique needs. Because SmartBook creates the ideal study path for each student, every minute they spend studying is the most effective minute possible. SmartBook highlights the key topics students should focus on, and supplies links to additional learning materials like slideshows, videos and more so they can enhance their understanding of key learning objectives.

Application-Based Activities. To help students apply the principles of fitness and wellness to their own lives,?Fit & Well?includes Application-Based Activities in Connect. Application-Based Activities are highly interactive and automatically graded application-and analysis-based exercises wherein students immerse themselves in a health and wellness environment, analyze the situation, and apply their knowledge of health strategies. Students; progress from understanding basic concepts to assessing and solving complex real-world scenarios.