1. Presentation Package for Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e
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Presentation Package for Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e
Section I - Concept 01:
Health, Wellness, Fitness and Healthy Lifestyles: An Introduction
This presentation will introduce the main components of fitness and wellness and describe the different components fit into a healthy lifestyle. 1

2. The Wellness Continuum
ILLNESS
WELLNESS
neutral point
Wellness is most often viewed on a continuum. On one end is illness and the other end is wellness. The medical model typically views health as the absence of disease. From a wellness perspective, this is just the zero point (no illness or wellness). Just like there are many levels of illness there are many levels of wellness. The goal is to keep striving to be better.
(no illness or wellness)
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3. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e
Years of Healthy Life
Total Lifespan
(~ 77.4 Years)
8.1 yrs
This diagram shows the breakdown of our lifespan. The average life expectancy is currently about 76 years. (For comparison life expectancy was 45 years in 1900). Most people, however, are only healthy for 64 years. Another 12 years are spent with comprised health or a reduced quality of life.
69.3 yrs.
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4. Healthy People 2010 Goals for the Nation
Increase the span of "healthy" life
Eliminate health disparities
Increase access to information and services for all people
The Healthy People 2010 document published by the U.S. Public Health Service outlines the major health goal for the nation. Implicit in this document is a strong emphasis on health promotion and quality of life.
It is not important to increase the length of our lives (modern technology does that for us) but to increase the span of healthy life. Another goal is to achieve access to preventive services for all Americans. This is important in reducing the health disparities among individual people.
These same concepts are the cornerstone of the wellness philosophy. It can promote quality of life and it is available to everyone.
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5. Treatment vs. Promotion
Disease/Illness
Wellness
Disease
Treatment
Prevention
Health
Promotion
This figure contrasts disease treatment w/ health promotion.
The typical medical model is oriented towards disease treatment. People get sick and then go to the doctor. A step better than this is to prevent disease before it occurs. Better still is the Wellness philosophy which is based on health promotion. By adopting positive health behaviors there is a reduced chance of becoming ill and requiring treatment.
A shocking statistic is that our government currently spends 97% of our health care expenses are spent on treatment and prevention. Only 3% for health promotion. (an analogy is not getting the oil changed in your car and then spending money on a new engine).
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6. Health and Wellness are Multi-Dimensional
Wellness is the positive component of good health
Health and Wellness include multiple dimensions or components
Wellness is multidimensional. Being fit is not enough to be well.
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7. The Dimensions of Health and Wellness- +
Happy
Depressed
Emotional-Mental
Intellectual
Informed
Ignorant
Fit
Unfit
Physical
This chart examines each of the dimensions in greater detail.
On the emotional scale a person can be either happy or depressed. On the intellectual scale a person can be informed or ignorant. On the physical scale a person could be fit or unfit, on the social scale a person could be involved or lonely and on the spiritual scale a person could be fulfilled or unfulfilled.
Outlook in life can have a major influence on quality of life. People who are “well” typically have a positive outlook on life.
Involved
Lonely
Social
Spiritual
Fulfilled
Unfulfilled
Negative
Total Outlook
Positive
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8. Integration of Health and Wellness Dimensions
P = Physical E S I
S = Social SP
I = Intellectual P
The circular pie chart makes it seem as if each of the dimensions of health and wellness are separate. In actuality, they are all closely related to each other. Some examples are provided below.
1. Exercising with a friend: (Physical and social)
2. Getting together with friends (Social and Emotional)
3. Going to church: (spiritual, intellectual and emotional)
E = Emotional S SP E
SP = Spiritual
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9. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e
Lab 1a info
Achieving Wellness
Wellness is the product of healthy lifestyles just like fitness is the product of regular exercise
Wellness reflects how one feels about life as well as one’s ability to function effectively
Wellness is the product of a healthy lifestyle. If you do the process,
the product follows. The next slide shows some of the important lifestyles for optimal wellness.
Lab 1a provides an assessment of self-perceptions related to wellness
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10. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e
Healthy Lifestyles
Regular physical activity
Eating well
Managing stress
Avoiding destructive habits
Practicing safe sex
Adopting good safety habits
Learning first aid
Adopting good personal health habits
Seeking and complying with medical advice
Being an informed consumer
Protecting the environment
These are some healthy lifestyles that will be discussed in the remaining lectures.
Demonstrate the healthfinder web page to show them one place to go for additional information on a variety of health topics.
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11. Factors Influencing Health, Wellness and Fitness
These are some additional healthy lifestyles that will be discussed in the remaining lectures.
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12. Priority Lifestyles for Good Health
Three priority areas:
Physical activity, nutrition, stress management
Reasons why these lifestyles are especially critical:
They effect the lives of all people
Many can make improvements
Small changes can have a major impact on individual and public health
Exercising regularly
Eating properly
Managing stress
Several lifestyle behaviors are considered as priority lifestyles because they effect the health and lives of all people. Exercise, nutrition and stress management are considered as priority lifestyles.
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13. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e
Physical Activity
Physical activity is a priority lifestyle that impacts health, wellness and fitness
Physical Activity impacts health, wellness and fitness.
The rest of the presentation will cover specific information about fitness.
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14. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e
Need for Fitness
Need for fitness
Effective work
Good health
Face emergencies
Enjoyable leisure
Value of fitness
Look good
Feel good
Enjoy life
Be healthy
This slide summarize why fitness is needed. It improves our work ability, improves our health, helps us to meet emergencies and increases our potential for rewarding leisure activities. All of these contribute to improving our quality of life.
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15. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e
Who’s the Fittest?
Athletes excel in a variety of ways but no athlete can excel at all sports. The reason for this is the multi-dimensional nature of fitness. It would be impossible to say which of these athletes (or any athlete) is the most fittest because they all excel at different things. A B C D
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16. Fitness is Multi-Dimensional
Different activities require different combinations of skills and abilities!
Different physical activities require different skills and abilities. It is unrealistic to expect to be good at all activities. The good news is that nearly everyone can find some activity that fits their combination of attributes.
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17. Health Related Fitness
Cardiovascular endurance
Muscular endurance
Muscular strength
Flexibility
Body composition
There are 5 dimensions of health related fitness
Go over each of the dimensions. Relate briefly how each of the dimensions may relate to health:
Cardiovascular: decrease CHD risk
MS and ME: decrease risk of osteoporosis, back pain
Flex: reduced risk of musculoskeletal injuries, back pain
Body Comp: reduced risk of diabetes, hypertension, CHD
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18. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e
Skill Related Fitness
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Speed
Power
Reaction time
There are 6 dimensions of Skill Related Fitness
Ask the students what types of fitness testing they remember doing in grade school. Most likely it included primarily SRF tests (shuttle run, softball throw, 50 yard dash etc....)
Discuss why we have shifted to a focus on health related fitness.
1. less genetically determined (all people can improve))
2. more related to health and wellness rather than performance
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19. Value of Fitness Assessments
Click for Lab 1b info
Indicate areas needed for improvement in health or performance
Provide baseline marker to track progress in exercise programs
Promote personal knowledge about skills and abilities
Discuss the value of fitness assessments.
A major component of the Concepts approach to fitness/wellness education is self-assessment. To help students take responsibility for their own health it is important to learn how to evaluate current status and plan on how to improve.
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20. The HELP Philosophy: The basis for a healthy lifestyle
A personal philosophy that emphasizes HEALTH can lead to behaviors that promote it.
EVERYONE can benefit from healthy lifestyles regardless of age or current health status.
Healthy behaviors are most effective when practiced for a LIFETIME.
The philosophy for the course is that Health is available for Everyone for a Lifetime and it is Personal. The acronym spells HELP.
Healthy lifestyles should be based on PERSONAL needs and interests.
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21. The Stairway to Lifetime Fitness: A Path to Independence
Regular Exercise
Achieving Fitness
Personal Exercise Pattern
Fitness Evaluation
Problem Solver
INDEPENDENCE
Figure shows the 5 steps of the stairway one at a time.
First step is to do regular physical activity and to achieve a base level of fitness This is where most fitness programs stop. The goal in this class is to help you develop a personal exercise pattern so that you can identify the exercises you enjoy and fit them into your schedule. We also hope to teach you how to assess your level of fitness so that you can retest yourself. Lastly, we want to make you an independent problem solver so that you can plan your exercises to meet your individual needs.
As you ascend the stairway, you become more independent and are more likely to continue on your own!
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22. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness 6e
Web Resources
“On the Web” pages for Concept
Online Learning Center
This page provides active hyperlinks if the computer is connected to the Internet.
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23. Supplemental Graphics
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Lab Information
Supplemental graphics follow this slide.
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24. Lab 1a Information Wellness Self-Perceptions
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Complete an evaluation of your current level of wellness by rating yourself in each of the 5 wellness dimensions.
Discuss whether you agree with the results.
Lab 1a information
Wellness reflects your overall outlook on life so “self-perceptions” are an effective way to examine your wellness
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25. Lab 1b Information Fitness Stunts and Fitness Estimates
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Perform stunts and fitness assessments to estimate your current level of fitness.
Note: These assessments are designed to help learn the distinctions among the different dimensions of fitness. More comprehensive evaluations will be conducted later in the course.
Lab 1b Information
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