Lesson Objectives... Students will be able to: - Describe the components of fitness - Explain the difference between physical activity and physical fitness - Identify the benefits of health - Identify activities that promote each type of exercise - Define sedentary lifestyle - Explain the difference between anaerobic and aerobic exercises

Exercising gives you more ENERGY

Exercising helps you maintain a healthy weight

Exercise helps you to concentrate on your school work

Exercising improves your confidence and self image.

Exercising is a natural high

Exercise provides an easy way to share an activity with friends.

Exercise improves your ability to fall asleep and to sleep well.

Personal Fitness How fit are you? Think of all the ways that you keep yourself fit….write them down at the top of your notes sheet.

The Five Components of Fitness Cardiorespiratory Endurance: ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to utilize O2 during physical activity. Cardiorespiratory Endurance: ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to utilize O2 during physical activity. Muscular Strength: amount of force a muscle can exert. Muscular Strength: amount of force a muscle can exert. Muscular Endurance: ability of a muscle to perform physical tasks without becoming fatigued. Muscular Endurance: ability of a muscle to perform physical tasks without becoming fatigued. Flexibility: ability to move a body part through a full range of motion. Flexibility: ability to move a body part through a full range of motion. Body Composition: ratio of body fat to lean body tissue. Body Composition: ratio of body fat to lean body tissue.

Cardiorespiratory Endurance Several ways to test your level of endurance -One mile run -Step test -Step test -PACER test -PACER test

Muscular Strength vs. Endurance Strength for activities involving lifting, pushing, jumping. Endurance for performing these activities repeatedly or for long periods of time. Test to measure strength and endurance are sit-ups, push-ups, flexed arm hang. How can muscular strength & endurance help give you good posture and fewer back problems?

Flexibility Flexibility can increase your athletic performance, help you feel comfortable, reduce risk of strain & injury. Sit & Reach & the Hand Touch are two ways to test flexibility.

Body Composition % Fat compared to EVERYTHING else (water, bones, muscles, connective tissue) Males >25% Females >30% Tests for body composition Include a caliper test and hydrostatic weighing. BMI Calculator BMI Calculator Balance your diet and participate in P.A. risk for CVD

To become physically fit you must be fit in all the components.

Improve your fitness through exercise Exercise: purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive and that improves or maintains personal fitness. Aerobic Exercise: any activity that uses large muscle groups and is rhythmic in nature. Anaerobic Exercise: intense short bursts of activity in which muscles work so hard they produce energy without using oxygen. How can you use the different types of exercise to improve your elements of fitness?