Presentation Package for Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Section I - Concept 01: Health, Wellness, Fitness and Healthy Lifestyles: An Introduction Created by: Gregory J. Welk Iowa State University All rights reserved

2Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e The Wellness Continuum ILLNESS WELLNESS neutral point (no illness or wellness)

3Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Years of Healthy Life yrs. Total Lifespan (~ 77 Years) 8-11 yrs

4Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Healthy People 2010 Goals for the Nation  Increase the span of "healthy" life  Eliminate health disparities  Increase access to information and services for all people

5Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Treatment vs. Promotion Disease/Illness Wellness Disease Treatment Disease Prevention Health Promotion

6Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Wellness is Multi-Dimensional  Wellness is the positive component of good health and includes different dimensions

7Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e The Dimensions of Wellness - + Depressed Happy Emotional-Mental Ignorant Informed Intellectual Unfit Fit Physical Lonely Involved Social Unfulfilled Fulfilled Spiritual Negative Positive Total Outlook Lab 1a info

8Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Integration of Wellness Dimensions P = Physical I = Intellectual E = Emotional SP = Spiritual S = Social S I SP E E S P

9Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Achieving Wellness Wellness is the product of healthy lifestyles just like fitness is the product of regular exercise Wellness is the product of healthy lifestyles just like fitness is the product of regular exercise

10Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Healthy Lifestyles  Regular physical activity  Eating well  Managing stress  Avoiding destructive habits  Practicing safe sex  Adopting good safety habits  Learning first aid  Adopting good personal health habits  Seeking and complying with medical advice  Being an informed consumer  Protecting the environment

11Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Factors Influencing Health, Wellness and Fitness

12Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Priority Lifestyles for Good Health  Three priority areas: –Physical activity, nutrition, stress management  Reasons why these lifestyles are especially critical: –They effect the lives of all people –Many can make improvements –Small changes can have a major impact on individual and public health Exercising regularly Eating properly Managing stress

13Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Physical Activity Physical activity is a priority lifestyle that impacts health, wellness and fitness

14Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Need for Fitness  Need for fitness –Effective work –Good health –Face emergencies –Enjoyable leisure  Value of fitness –Look good –Feel good –Enjoy life –Be healthy

15Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Who’s the Fittest? ABCD

16Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Fitness is Multi-Dimensional Different activities require different combinations of skills and abilities!

17Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Health Related Fitness  Cardiovascular endurance  Muscular endurance  Muscular strength  Flexibility  Body composition

18Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Skill Related Fitness  Agility  Balance  Coordination  Speed  Power  Reaction time

19Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Value of Fitness Assessments  Indicate areas needed for improvement in health or performance  Provide baseline marker to track progress in exercise programs  Promote personal knowledge about skills and abilities Click for Lab 1b info

20Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e A personal philosophy that emphasizes HEALTH can lead to behaviors that promote it. EVERYONE can benefit from healthy lifestyles regardless of age or current health status. Healthy behaviors are most effective when practiced for a LIFETIME. Healthy lifestyles should be based on PERSONAL needs and interests. H E L P The HELP Philosophy: The basis for a healthy lifestyle

21Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Regular Exercise Achieving Fitness Personal Exercise Pattern Fitness Evaluation Problem Solver INDEPENDENCE The Stairway to Lifetime Fitness: A Path to Independence The Stairway to Lifetime Fitness: A Path to Independence

22Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Web Resources “On the Web”“On the Web” pages for Concept Online Learning Center

23Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Supplemental Graphics Lab Information

24Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Lab 1a Information Wellness Self-Perceptions Return to presentation  Complete an evaluation of your current level of wellness by rating yourself in each of the 5 wellness dimensions.  Discuss whether you agree with the results. Wellness reflects your overall outlook on life so “self-perceptions” are an effective way to examine your wellness

25Concepts of Physical Fitness 12e Lab 1b Information Fitness Stunts and Fitness Estimates Return to presentation  Perform stunts and fitness assessments to estimate your current level of fitness. Note: These assessments are designed to help learn the distinctions among the different dimensions of fitness. More comprehensive evaluations will be conducted later in the course.