1. How Active Are You? How Sedentary Are You?
Created by T Stivers
Schindewolf Intermediate
Chapter 4 Day 2

2. Group discussions: Two teens decide to include physical activity in their lives. Kayla begins walking to school, in-line skating, and swimming. Kyle decides to lift weights for an hour every night. After a week, Kyle gives up on weight lifting. Kayla, however continues to be active. Why did Kayla’s plan work better than Kyle’s?

3. 60% of adults and 33% teens are overweight
CDC Reports:
60% of adults and 33% teens are overweight
35% of teens are not active (active 3-5 per wk)
Activity declines a bunch during the teen years
Only 25% of teens have PE classes

4. is a way of life that involves little or no activity
Sedentary lifestyle
is a way of life that involves little or no activity
What causes this?

5. Mentally PHYSICALLY Socially Negative Effects of Sedentary Lifestyle
Unhealthy weight gain
Osteoporosis – condition of bone density decreasing
Reduced ability to manage stress
Mentally
PHYSICALLY
Cardiovascular disease
Less opportunities to hang around active friends
Socially
Type 2 Diabetes – body cannot convert food into energy

6. Scategories Game: In 4 minutes list as many ways that a person can change to be active. Example: elevator/ stairs
(Instead of taking the elevator, take the stairs)