Chapter One Why Personal Fitness?

Why Fitness is a National Concern? ä Overall fitness of young people has declined ä Most teenagers have poor eating habits ä Blood pressure readings among teenagers are higher today ä Teenagers have a much higher percentage of body fat ä If you are overweight as a teen, you will most likely be overweight as an adult

Health A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being that enables you to function at an optimal level.

Wellness “A way to describe the quality of ones life” The 5 domains of wellness include: ä Intellectual fitness ä Emotional fitness ä Social fitness ä Spiritual fitness ä Physical fitness

What is Physical Fitness? The ability to: Perform your daily activities with vigor Reduce your risk of health problems related to lack of exercise Establish a base for participation in a variety of activities

Health-related Physical Fitness Having to do with your health and well-being…includes ä Cardiorespiratory fitness ä Flexibility ä Muscular strength ä Muscular endurance ä Body composition

Skill-related Physical Fitness Having to do with your ability to participate successfully in sports… ä Agility ä Balance ä Coordination ä Power ä Reaction time ä Speed

Factors Determining Your Level of Fitness Behavior or Lifestyle Motivation Environment Maturation Heredity What does sedentary mean???

Test!!!...not really 1.The factor most responsible for your level of fitness is____? 2.List the 5 HEALTH related fitness components. 3.List the 5 SKILL related fitness components. 4.T or F - Regular exercisers are more likely to die of a heart attack. 5.Which of the 5 wellness domains include ability to: 1.Deal with stress and adapt to changes? 2.Think critically about issues and have an active mind? 3.Find a purpose in life? 4.Assume responsibility for your health? 5.Develop meaningful relationships?

Chapter Two Let’s Get Moving!

What Physical Activity Can Do for You…Now! ä Makes you feel more energetic ä Overall appearance improves ä Helps you lose weight and control your appetite ä Helps you think and concentrate better ä Helps you relieve tension and relax ä Helps you feel better about yourself ä There are more…what do you think they could be?

Regular Physical Activity ä Lowers your risk factors for disease ä Participating in a variety of activities on a regular basis will help with ä Cardiorespiratory fitness ä Flexibility ä Muscular fitness ä Body composition

Cardiorespiratory Fitness ä Reduce risk of heart disease ä Lower blood pressure ä Reduce body fat and increase muscle mass ä Raise “good” cholesterol ä Strengthen immune system ä Reduce risk of some types of cancer ä Reduce stress

Flexibility ä Reduce the risk of injury to muscles or connective tissue ä Decrease muscle soreness ä Maintain ease of everyday movement ä Reduce stress

Muscular Fitness (strength & endurance) ä Strengthen bones ä Maintain/increase lean body mass ä Reduce body fat ä Prevent back pain ä Improve posture

Body Composition ä Reduce risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, cancer, stomach and intestinal disorders ä Improve metabolism efficiency (all body processes that allows your cells to live and function) ä Increase energy levels

Moderate Activity Medium intensity exercise…like: 1. Walking - brisk 2. Cycling – 10 MPH 3. Shooting baskets 4. Social dancing – fast, not slow 5. House cleaning – quickly

Vigorous Physical Activity High intensity exercise…like: 1. Running 2. Swimming laps 3. Playing basketball 4. Jumping Rope 5. Insanity/T Circuit training 7. Cross fit

Guidelines for Activity Adolescents should accumulate minutes or more of moderate intensity physical activity on most days, preferably every day of the week… Remember this… *The higher the intensity the shorter the duration. *The lower the intensity, the longer the duration

Make Physical Activity a Habit… Involve family, friends, or neighbors Try a variety of activities Make activity a part of your life Work out to music Exercise while watching TV

Test!!!! Not really… 1. How many minutes of physical activity is recommended for teenagers? 2. Give 3 examples of vigorous exercise. 3. Give 3 examples of moderate exercise. 4. What are the body processes that allow the cells to function properly?