Lesson 2 2 How Much Fitness Is Enough? L E S S O N

Do Now – Write down both words and the definitions for each. Criterion-Referenced health standard – Pg. 472 Maturation – Pg. 475

Today’s Objectives Describe fitness ratings used in Fitness for Life and how they apply to your physical activity program. Identify factors that contribute to fitness. Describe why self-monitoring is important for a personal physical activity and fitness plan.

Criterion-Referenced Health Standard It is a standard that needs to be met for good health. A criterion-referenced standard for health- related fitness refers to the amount of fitness you need in order to achieve good health.

Fitness Ratings Low: You have an above-average risk of developing health problems. Marginal: Continue to work for a good fitness rating. Good: You have the fitness needed to live a full, healthy life (criterion health standard). High performance: This level does offer some added health benefits.

Factors That Influence Your Fitness

Maturation With maturation, hormones affect physical growth and development. Some people mature (physically develop) earlier than others. Early developers often do better on physical fitness tests than those who mature later.

Age Older teens often perform better on fitness tests than younger teens. The older you are, the more you’ve grown and the more physically mature you’re likely to be. Age and maturation do not always parallel each other.

Heredity Heredity relates to the physical characteristics inherited from parents. Heredity has a strong influence over physical characteristics (muscles, bone, fat) and the timing of maturation.

Environment Your physical environment includes where you live, work, and play. –Where you live (city, suburbs, country) –Your school environment –Availability of places to play and do physical activity, even social environment, including the friends you choose Scientists have discovered that the built environment (how communities are developed) influences how much we exercise and whether or not we eat healthy foods.

Group Activity 1 1.Read Taking Charge: Learning to Self- Monitor Pg Answer the For Discussion questions. 3.Be prepared to discuss your answers with the class.

Taking Charge: Learning to Self- Monitor For Discussion: 1.How did keeping a log help Mark and Erica? 2.What are some other ways in which a log might help someone? 3.What other ways might Mark and Erica self-monitor their physical activity levels?

Self-Monitoring Self-monitoring is keeping track of what we do. Helps us set goals. Helps us evaluate whether or not we are meeting goals.

Guidelines for Self-Monitoring Keep a written log. Consider using an activity monitor. Record information as frequently as possible. Start by self-monitoring your current activity pattern. Use current activity pattern to help you determine your goals and plans. Determine how much activity you do in each area of the Physical Activity Pyramid. Write down your goals and plans and keep records to see whether you fulfill them.

Science in Action: Personal Fitness Assessment A test battery is a group of fitness tests. Fitnessgram is a battery used in many U.S. schools. It is endorsed by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition ( Most major leagues have camps (combines) where potential professionals are assessed using a sport- specific fitness battery. Almost all sports include health-related fitness tests in their batteries.