1. Welcome to APF!
Chapter 1

2. Since the 1900’s Life Expectancy has increased. In 2010 it was 78
Since the 1900’s Life Expectancy has increased. In 2010 it was 78.7 years.
Focus is now on wellness and increasing quality of life
Average person has 8-11 years of “unhealthy living” (good wellness can decrease that amount of time)

3. Adopt healthy habits NOW to prevent undesirable health conditions later!
Some chronic conditions have other risks involved (Diabetes can lead to heart trouble)
Some illnesses can leave a lasting impairment (Stroke with paralysis)
Many illnesses are manageable and have only a limited effect on total health
A well body and mind can help to manage and minimize many health impairments

4. What is the definition of Health?
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
World Health Organization

5. What is the definition of Wellness?
Wellness is the optimal state of health of
individuals and groups. There are two focal
concerns: the realization of the fullest potential
of an individual physically, psychologically, socially,
spiritually and economically, and the fulfillment
of one’s role expectations in the family,
community, place of worship, workplace and
other settings.
World Health Organization

6. What is the definition of hypokinetic disease?
Hypo= under
Kinetic=activity
Hypokinetic disease is a disease or condition associated with a lack of physical activity.

7. Health related fitness
Cardiovascular fitness
Flexibility
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Body composition
Small changes make a big difference in terms of total health and disease prevention
Decreases the risk of CHD, cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes- the diseases may still occur, but fitter, stronger bodies tend to recover better

8. Skill related fitness Agility Balance Coordination Reaction time Power
Speed
Improves wellness by leading to more participation and better success in sports and exercise

9. Metabolic fitness Lower blood pressure Good cholesterol numbers
Good regulation of blood sugar
Bone integrity
Possessing good metabolic fitness is associated with a decreased risk of many health problems/ hypokinetic diseases

10. All of the types of fitness are specific but are interrelated
Balance is Key!
All of the types of fitness are specific but are interrelated

11. Keys to achieving health and wellness
Integration and balance: physical, intellectual, spiritual, emotional
Individual matter: no two people are exactly alike
Positive outlook even when things are not perfect
“I am responsible for my own health and wellness!”
Rewarding steps toward wellness
Realizing that illness effects all areas: pain linked to depression- work on all of it…

12. Chapter 2
Practicing lifelong healthy lifestyles is the key to health, wellness, and fitness. To become a lifelong exerciser, you must learn and practice self management skills

13. Adherence Adopting a healthy behavior as part of your lifestyle
Transtheoretical model: 5 stages to change
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance- at least 6 months

14. Sticking to it… Personal factors Predisposing factors Enabling factors
Reinforcing factors
Overcome barriers
Build self confidence/motivation
Balance attitudes/focus on the positive
Build knowledge
Set appropriate goals
Monitor yourself/ logs and checklists
Plan for activity
Learn new skills/cross train?
Time management
Consumer skills

15. Set realistic expectations and have confidence in your ability to succeed
YES- I am responsible for my health
YES- I am able to become fit
YES- it is worth it to live a healthy lifestyle