Chapter One Looking Good - Feeling Good Success does not mean being the best, but doing your best.

Objectives zWhy is physical fitness a personal matter? zHow do some people neglect their health by choosing not to participate in physical activity? zWhat are the primary health risk factors and which ones may be controlled? zWhat benefits are gained by exercising? zWhat is the relationship between wellness and personal fitness? zWhat is a personal fitness program (PFP)?

Chapter 1 Value zInformation in this chapter will help you understand the importance of being committed to the objective of becoming physically active and healthy. A clear understanding of personal fitness programs and their positive impact on students’ lives is presented, and the case is made that this could be the most important class students take in high school. zTo summarize the findings of the United States Surgeon General’s Report, one’s involvement in physical activity could be a matter of life or death.

Vocabulary the body’s inability to regulate sugar metabolism interest lasts for a short time then lose enthusiasm and stop interest in something lasts a long time the newspapers, magazines, television, and radio able to carry out daily tasks without undue fatigue, handle emergency situations, and possess sufficient energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits factors associated with disease, disability, and premature death diabetes — fad — trend — media — physical fitness — health risk factors — More Vocabulary

Vocabulary lack of physical activity and exercise excessive deposits of fat on the body a waxy, fat-like substance found in animal tissue the way one sees oneself physically term used to describe someone’s commitment to live a healthy and active lifestyle a plan designed to help you select programs activities to improve your lifestyle inactivity — obesity — cholesterol — body image — Vocabulary wellness — personal fitness program —

Personal Fitness - A Personal Matter Objective zTry not to compare self with others zAttitude is important zKeep an open mind about fitness zTry your best - give 100%

Physical Fitness Is a Trend zGaining popularity in the last 15 years zTrend — interest in something lasts a long time zFad — interest lasts for a short time then lose enthusiasm and stop Vocabulary

Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity zEveryone can improve quality of life through a lifetime of physical activity zReduces risk of dying from some of the leading causes of death

What Affects Your Attitude Toward Physical Fitness? zLack of athletic ability zPast experience on fitness tests zPast experience in sports zHeredity zMedia Objectives Vocabulary

What Is Physical Fitness? zAbility to carry out daily tasks without undue fatigue zAbility to handle emergency situations zPossession of sufficient energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits Objective s Vocabulary

Primary Health Risk Factors I can control 3Inactivity 3Obesity 3High blood pressure 3High level cholesterol 3Stress & tension 3Smoking I cannot control 6Gender 6Heredity 6Age ObjectivesVocabulary

Contributing Health Risk Factor zDiabetes — inability of the body to produce or use insulin zHigh levels of glucose in blood lead to heart or blood vessel disease zControl with diet, weight control, exercise, and drug therapy Vocabulary

Benefits of Exercise zImproved appearance zImproved body image zImproved self-control zMore enjoyment of life Objectives Vocabulary

Benefits of Exercise zImproved health zIncreased muscular strength & endurance zIncreased energy level zImproved physical performance Objectives

Benefits of Exercise zIncreased success in school or job zHelp cope with stress zSleep better zIncreased life expectancy Objectives

Wellness zTerm used to describe someone’s commitment to live a healthy and active lifestyle. It encompasses mental, physical, environmental, spiritual, emotional, and social health. yMental Fitness yEmotional Fitness yEnvironmental Fitness ySocial Fitness ySpiritual Fitness Vocabulary

Pre-Assessment Considerations zHeight zWeight zResting pulse zPrevious involvement in physical activity zCurrent fitness level zCurrent health zPast medical history

PAR-Q zAnswer PAR-Q questions honestly to determine if you should check with your doctor before you increase your physical activity.

Personal Fitness Plan (PFP) zA plan designed to help you select programs and activities to improve your lifestyle. Vocabulary

Record Progress toward Goal

Summary zPhysical fitness is personal. zPhysical fitness is a trend. zMany factors affect your attitude toward personal fitness. zCertain risk factors affect your health but can be reduced through personal fitness. zExercise has many benefits in all aspects of life.

Objectives Why is physical fitness a personal matter? Why do some people neglect their health by choosing not to participate in physical activity? What is physical fitness? What are the primary health risk factors and which ones may be controlled? What benefits are gained by exercising?

Study Question zTrue or false ySetting up a personal physical fitness program may provide both physical and mental benefits. True

Study Question yA person does not need to be an athlete to be very healthy and physically active. True

Study Question zPhysical fitness deals with 5 factors: cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. True

Study Question zTrue or false yImproving your physical fitness level has nothing to do with your energy level. False

Study Question zTrue or false yTaking control of their bodies and lifestyles may help people experience less stress and depression. True

Study Question Risk Factor Checklist Answer

Study Question Risk Factor Checklist