I AM Lesson # 1

Purpose:  To reach and teach ready, willing and able students a Christian faith-based personalized pattern of exercise called I AM (Inspired Appropriate Movement), in order to glorify God, to improve personal fitness, and to move with our brain in mind.

READINGS/CONVERSATION

Bible Truth # 1.  We are temples of the Holy Spirit.  1 Cor 6:19-20.

Key words — Balance, Foundation, Temple, Build, Up, Open, Focus

PERSONALIZED CONFESSION:  In Jesus’ name, I ask my Heavenly Father to help me take better care of my body.  I open myself to the Spirit of the Living God to help me focus on that choice.  I believe God created me and knows how to build up my temple (body) and I believe with all my heart He will help me to do it.  Jesus is my foundation and the balance I need in my life. I dedicate this I AM exercise pattern to my Creator; thanking Him, praising Him, and worshipping Him for all I am and all He is helping me to become.

Demonstration Terms: NEW START acronym (Nutrition, Exercise Water, Sun, Temperance, Air, Rest, Trust in God), Brain, Mind, Mid-line, lateral, cross lateral, themes, acceptable, recognizable

Steps

Teacher: Explains, demonstrates, provides understanding

Student: Paraphrases, participates, demonstrates, provides feedback

1. Foundation*balance*relaxing

2. Midline*levels*acceptable patterns

3. Recognizable patterns*themes

See helpful sites Re: Recommended water consumption & measuring heart rate:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283

http://www.fpl.com/about/retirees/figuring_your_target_heart_rate_zone.shtml