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2 Healthy People 2010 and Fitness Healthy People 2010 is a government initiative to encourage all Americans to make health and fitness a top priority.

3 Healthy People 2010 and Fitness The goals of Healthy People 2010 are for all Americans to reach and sustain high levels of fitness in: Skill-related fitness Your ability to perform successfully in various games and sports. Health-related fitness Your ability to become and stay physically healthy. Terms to Know Skill-related fitness Health-related fitness

4 Physical Activity, Exercise, and Health Here are some challenges concerning your personal fitness: Assessing your level of physical fitness and progress Learning about changes in personal habits that you may need to make Taking responsibility for planning, developing, and maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle Designing a physical-activity and fitness program

5 Personal Fitness To achieve personal fitness: Personal fitness Total fitness. Term to Know Maintain acceptable levels of physical fitness. Participate in regular physical activity. Eat nutritious foods. Sleep 8 to 9 hours each night. Have regular medical checkups. Maintain an appropriate weight. Avoid harmful substances.

6 What Is Physical Activity? Physical activity can be: Physical activity Any movement that works the larger muscles of the body, such as arm, leg, and back muscles. Term to Know Recreational Sports, dancing, swimming Incidental to other activities Household chores, part-time job

7 What Is Physical Activity? Physical activity and exercise are important to your health because physically active people live longer lives. Exercise Physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, and that results in improvements in fitness. Term to Know

8 Fitness, Health, and Wellness Physical activity is one way to maintain your functional health. Functional health The ability to maintain high levels of health and wellness by reducing your risks of developing health problems. Term to Know

9 Why Are Physical Activity and Exercise Important? Regular physical activity and exercise contribute to your physical fitness. Physical fitness The body’s ability to carry out daily tasks and still have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands. Term to Know

10 The Physical Activity Pyramid This pyramid provides guidelines for how to divide your time when doing physical activity. Sedentary Activities Do infrequently Anaerobic Activities 2-3 days per week Aerobic Activities 3-5 days per week Moderate-Intensity Physical Activities 30 minutes per day Flexibility Activities 2 or more days per week

11 Fitness, Health, and Wellness Risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle include: Sedentary Physically inactive. Term to Know Heart disease High blood pressure Stroke Diabetes Certain forms of cancer

12 Fitness, Health, and Wellness The three essential elements of health and wellness are: Health A combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well- being. Wellness Total health in all three areas. Terms to Know Physical fitness Mental/emotional health Social health

13 Functional Fitness Maintaining high levels of health and fitness yields an additional benefit: functional fitness. Functional fitness A person’s physical ability to function independently in life, without assistance. Term to Know

14 Fitness, Health, and Wellness The benefits of mental/ emotional health include: Self-esteem Feelings of self- confidence and personal worth. Term to Know Thinking more clearly Handling stress better Higher self-esteem

15 Fitness, Health, and Wellness The benefits of social health include: Conflicts Struggles or disagreements. Term to Know Develop and maintain friendships. Work well as part of a group. Effectively recognize and resolve conflicts.

16 Risk Factors and Your Behavior Your life expectancy and the quality of your life will be influenced by how well you maintain your functional health and fitness.

17 Personal Fitness and Risk Factors Achieving and maintaining a high level of functional health and fitness is made more difficult by risk factors. Risk factors Conditions and behaviors that represent a potential threat to an individual’s well-being. Term to Know

18 Risk Factors and Your Behavior Can ModifyCan’t Modify 1. Heredity 2. Gender 3. Sedentary lifestyle 4. Smoking 5. Food choices 6. Excessive stress 7. Obesity 8. Diabetes

19 Risk Factors You Can’t Modify Risks factors you can’t modify include age and heredity. Heredity The sum of the physical and mental traits that you inherit from your parents. Term to Know One aspect of heredity is gender, the natural differences between males and females.

20 Risk Factors You Can’t Modify Heredity determines your likelihood of developing certain diseases and disorders. High blood pressure Heart disease Diabetes Certain types of cancers

21 Changeable Risk Factors You cannot control risk factors such as heredity or age, you can lessen their impact on your health and fitness by changing your behavior.

22 Changeable Risk Factors Adults who are sedentary develop chronic diseases at a much higher rate than do more active individuals. Choosing a physically active lifestyle is one way to reduce your risks of developing disease and to live a longer, healthier life.

23 Changeable Risk Factors It is important to practice healthful eating habits. Knowing what to eat can make a difference in your health and fitness. Maintaining a healthy body weight and making balanced food choices will reduce your risk of becoming obese. Obesity is a major risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes.

24 Changeable Risk Factors It is important to avoid the use of tobacco. People who smoke or use tobacco products are at far greater risk of heart and lung disease than are nonsmokers. People using chewing tobacco are at a higher risk for cancer of the throat.

25 Changeable Risk Factors It is important to manage stress in your life. Stress The mind and body’s response to the demands and threats of everyday life. Term to Know Stress is perfectly normal, but it can lead to health problems such as sleeplessness and depression.

26 Changeable Risk Factors Adjust Your Eating Habits Spend Some Time Alone Maintain a High Level of Physical Activity Managing Stress in Your Life