Physical Fitness and You! Health Class – 9th Grade Chapter 3: All Lessons Lindsey Farah Kristen Sario Julie Saul Haley Toltzis

Healthy vs. Unhealthy … You Decide!

The Need to be FIT … Obesity is rising in teens. Physical fitness helps to obtain optimal health.

Why Should You GET MOVING?

Obesity Trends

Obesity 9 million (16%) young people are overweight … about 30% of young women in the US wear a size 14 or bigger. The more TV a child watched the less she exercised and the more likely she was to be either overweight or obese.

Fast Food Average daily caloric intake of young boy = 1952 calories Average daily caloric intake of young boy who consumes 1-2 fast food meals / week = 2192 calories Average daily caloric intake of young boy who consumes 3+ fast food meals / week = 2752 calories

Physical fitness?

What is Physical Fitness? Ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands

Components of Physical Fitness Body composition Flexibility Muscular strength Muscular endurance Cardiorespiratory endurance

Components of Physical Fitness Tests Measurements Examples

Measuring body composition

Flexibility Stretches

Muscular Endurance vs. Muscular Strength Endurance tests Importance of abdominal strength Lift, push, jump Strength tests

Cardiorespiratory Endurance Examples Tests Target heart rate 220 – age = MHR MHR x .6 = 60% MHR x .8 = 80%

Benefits of Physical Fitness Physical Health Mental Health Social Health

Physical Health Reduces disease Increases energy Improves posture Weight management

Mental Health Stress Relief Controls Depression Positive Self-esteem / Body image

Social Health Builds self-confidence Promotes interaction with others Develops positive relationships

How can YOU be physically fit? Discuss!!