Total Fitness Chapter 4 : Physical Activity for Life Lesson 2: Physical Activity and Total Health Group 7: Jessica Crews, Jacqueline Mendoza, Ramin Nadjafi, Lindsey Paolucci, Shari Roberts

Target Audience High school athletes grades 9-12 Sports ranging from: basketball, baseball, football, volleyball, weight lifting, swimming, cross country, track, tennis, wrestling, lacrosse

Introduction Many high school teens involved in various sports. Often unaware risks associated with physical activity. Risks can be reduced/eliminated by taking proper precautions. Learning certain skills can enhance performance. Skills: nutrition, avoiding harmful substances, and controlling emotions.

Are you getting enough? Carbohydrates 57% of energy Two types: simple vs. complex Sources include: grains, pastas, breads Fats 30% of energy Two types: unsaturated vs. saturated Sources include: dairy products and oils

Are you getting enough? Proteins 13% of energy Sources include: eggs, meat, poultry, fish Ways to replenish glycogen stores Consume complex carbs 2 hours after exercise Good choices: fruit, bagels, yogurt

Fluid Intake Needed For Exercise 6 oz. of water 30 minutes prior to exercise 3-4 oz. of water every 15 minutes during exercise Use sports drinks only when exercise exceeds 45 minutes

Healthy Options Game Directions: We need 2 volunteers to create a healthy breakfast using the provided choices in 30 seconds or less Options include: Bagels, cereal, fruit, granola, juice, milk, muffins, candy bar

Anabolic Steroids What are anabolic steroids? Anabolic = building body tissue Powerful drugs taken to boost athletic performance & improve physical appearance Also known as “roids, juice, hype, pump”

Anabolic Steroids How steroids are used Orally Injected by a needle Megadoses Pyramiding Stacking

Side Effects of Steroids Bowel problems Heart disease Stunts growth Nausea & vomiting Risk for cancer Jaundice Sterility Balding Acne Increase in breast size (males) Facial Hair (females) Decreased body fat Hallucinations

Anabolic Steroid Use By Students Year 2004 Monitoring the Future Survey

Exploring Steroid Use Effects Directions: We need 2 volunteers (female and male) to place props to show the exaggerated outcome of steroid use Side Effects include: Balding, acne, Increase in breast size (males), facial hair (females), decreased body fat, bowel problems, heart disease, stunted growth

Sportsmanship What is sportsmanship? Playing fair Following the rules of the game Respecting the judgment of referees & officials Treating opponents with respect

Sportsmanship How to demonstrate good sportsmanship: Cheer teammates on with positive statements & avoid trash talking Acknowledge and applaud good plays Whether you win or lose, congratulate your opponents on a game well played

Sportsmanship Ways to apply good sportsmanship A referee makes a call that you do not agree with- do not argue with him After losing a game, shake that opponent team’s hands and congratulate them

What NOT to do…

Sportsmanship Role Play Directions: We need 2 volunteers to act out examples of good and bad sportsmanship scenarios Use your imagination and have fun with it!!

Emotions in Sports Emotions: Brief positive or negative feelings occurring in response to meaningful or important situations

Emotions in Sports Most common emotions experienced in sports: Fear Anger Joy Surprise

Emotions in Sports Ways the body prepares for emotions: Releasing hormones such as epinephrine in bloodstream Physiological changes (“fight or flight”) Athlete becomes more focused and alert

Emotions and Competition Emotions can be either a positive or negative component It is the athlete’s choice to decide how to handle own emotions For positive outcome: Identify emotion Take control Convert negative feelings into motivation