Why Fitness???

What are the top 3 causes of death in the United States? #1 Heart Disease #2 Cancer #3 Stroke What is the number one cause of death among teenagers? Accidents

What causes these diseases? Smoking Being Lazy Stress Diet Hereditary

What can prevent them? Exercise Eating Right

What are the benefits of fitness Stronger Heart More Energy Weight Management Higher Metabolism Stronger bones Handle Stress better

Q: What is Physical Fitness A: means you have the energy and strength to participate in a variety of activities. (Most people think of athletes when they think of being in shape. But you don't have to be an athlete to be fit. Doing more physical activity improves your fitness and health, no matter what size or shape you are.) Q: How much Physical Activity should teens get every day? 60 Minutes

Physical Benefits Lowers your chances of developing- –Heart disease –Cancer –Diabetes –High Blood Pressure –Protects your bones and joints –-Increases your good cholesterol –LDL cholesterol

Psychological Benefits During continuous exercise, your brain releases endorphins, chemicals that block pain messages from reaching your brain cells.

Components of Fitness Cardiorespiratory Endurance – heart and lungs can work during prolonged activities – examples, running, swimming, dancing Muscular Strength – the amount of weight you can lift – examples – bench press Muscular Endurance – doing some thing over and over – over a long period of time – examples – sit-ups, shoveling snow Flexibility – bend, twist, and stretch body easily Body Composition – amount of fat tissue

Are you FITT ? Frequency: How often do you exercise? 1. Cardio (Running, jump rope, swimming, etc..) 20 minutes or more at least at a moderate pace. (breathing and heart rate have increased) Moderate Exercise: 5 days a week Intense Exercise: 3 days a week 2. Strength Training (free weights, push ups, sit ups) Intensity: How hard you work when exercising 1. Cardio- work at Target Heart Rate 2. Strength Training – 8-10 different exercises, 3 sets, 8-10 reps Time: How long you exercise 1. Cardio – 30 to 60 mins 2. Strength Training – mins Type: The type of exercise you are doing 1. Cardio (Running, jump rope, swimming, dancing, etc…. 2. Strength Training – using resistance – weights, bands, machines,

Weight Loss Aerobic Anaerobic % Maximum intensity: short sprints or bursts of activity (2-5 minutes) Good for athletic conditioning, competitive training 75-80% Moderate intensity, power walking, running cycling Good for building endurance, cardiovascular fitness 60-75% Light/Moderate intensity: brisk walking, jogging, cycling Good for burning fat, increasing endurance, hear health LIGHT 50-60% Light intensity, warm up, cool down, new exercises Good for beginners, getting in shape, overall health

Developing a Fitness Plan Your Health – do you have asthma, diabetes, etc…. Your budget – health club, equipment, fees Location – park district, running trails, weather Setting Goals What are your goals – Why are you doing this? Health? Appearance? Muscular Strength? Tone and Shape? Medical?

Your Fitness Grade My grading is different that most PE teachers. I grade on my definition of a Physically Educated Person.

Your grade will be determined by: A Physically Educated Person is: –Someone who values fitness –Someone who participates in it regularly –Someone who knows the benefits of exercise –Learns skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities

Grade Attendance/Dress (participation) 10 points/day Participation (you know the benefits) –Walking, Activity, Group Workout Behavior Attitude (how do you value this) Classroom Work (20% of your grade) Every day you can earn 10 points If you are absent unexcused = zero points You can make up absence and non/dresses after school in tutoring.

Dress Policy Every student is required to purchase a Bloom PE uniform. No outside clothing is allowed underneath the uniform. Undergarments are not allowed to hang out of uniform. Must purchase a lock

Rentals are only 50 cents. You must have on athletic shoes – talk to me if you forgot them. Blue long sleeve shirts are allowed – but probably not needed. The Uniform

The Locker Room Purchase a lock During class – use long lockers After class- lock clothes in small locker Teachers are not responsible for theft!

Hallway Rules No going to your locker during class! This includes going from station to station and to and from the locker room. Be quiet in the halls. Use inside voices. Do not bother any other classes while in the halls. In other words try and act like young adults.

Attitude and Behavior Think before you act! -No horse play -No hitting, biting, smacking, touching, licking, cracking, punching, or slapping! You are responsible for your actions! The more you value PE, the better your attitude and grade will be!

Hygiene Deodorant: Use it! Washing Machine: Use it! (More than once a week)

Equipment You break it, you buy it! Stop slips range from $5-$500!

Talk to me and keep me informed. If you have asthma – let me know! Bring your inhaler to class everyday. If you have any other conditions I should know about, tell me!