Exercise: A way of life (ch 15) M. Overman Fall 2005

Brain starters Write a 2-3 sentence reaction to the following statement… Exercise should be a way of life. How are exercise and fitness different? Are we society doing enough to teach people about fitness/exercise? How could we increase this?

3 main goals for physical activity 1- Good Health 2-Total Fitness 3-Peak Athletic Performance

Good Health Moderately active Activities may be free and use no special equipment 30+minutes per day Household task ***if you have been inactive becoming active is more important than the type of activity that you choose***

Total Fitness Better you feel more active you will want to become Other areas develop interest Nutrition Lifestyle

Peak Athletic Performance Highest potential in sports Practice every day

Benefits of Physical Activity Improve appearance Posture Movements Weight (burns calories) 30 min a day (200 cal) = 52,000 cal a yr = 15 pounds of body fat Over time many people experience slow weight gain by eating a few extra calories each day ( cal)

Benefits cont Disease Prevention Heart disease Improve quality of life Improve mental outlook Higher self-esteem Feeling of being mentally refreshed

Total Fitness Cardio respiratory fitness Muscular endurance Strength Flexibility Body composition

Cardiorespiratory fitness Aerobic activities Large muscles, steady pace Anaerobic activities Use oxygen fast, short intense burst of energy

Muscular endurance Use same group of muscles over and over

Strength Ability to move objects Usually weight you can lift

Flexibility Full range of motion Helps prevent injury

Body Composition Percentage of different types of tissues in the body BODY FAT vs Lean Muscle Tissue ***Weight is NOT a reliable indicator of body composition*** Glucose burned first 20 minutes then Fat

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Skill Components of Physical Fitness Power Agility Balance Coordination Speed Reaction time

Power- maximum in short time Ex: lifting weight, football

Agility-Change position of body with speed and control Ex: skiing

Balance- keep body in upright position Ex: bicycling

Coordination - integrates two or more parts of body at same time Ex: volleyball, tennis

Speed-quickness Ex: table tennis

Reaction Time- time to respond to a signal Ex: Driving

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