1. Introduction to Physical Fitness
Sports Medicine: Physical Fitness
Introduction to Physical Fitness

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Think-Pair-Share
1. What is physical fitness?
2. What components does physical fitness include?
3. Why is physical fitness important?
3. Think-pair-share
teacher presents a question
teacher gives wait time for student to form answer
teacher instructs students to share their answer with a partner
teacher calls on non-volunteers to share with the class
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3. Objectives 1. Define terms related to physical fitness
2. Explain the components of physical fitness
3. Discuss the benefits of being physically fit

4. Terminology:
Physical fitness – efficient working of body systems to allow a person to be healthy and perform activities of daily living
Health/wellness – a balanced state of being, which includes intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual components
Physical activity – movement involving the large muscles of the body
Exercise – physical activity done in order to become fit

5. Components of Physical Fitness
A. Body Composition
B. Flexibility
C. Cardiovascular Endurance
D. Muscular Strength
E. Muscular Endurance

6. A. Body Composition
The percentage of body weight that is made up of fat, compared to other tissues (muscle, organs, & bone)
A healthy range of body fatness helps avoid illness and lead to lower death rates
But there is an important difference between being overweight & overFAT.
Either too little or too much body fat can cause health problems
*One pound of body fat is made up of about calories

7. B. Flexibility
Ability to move your joints through a full range of motion
Good flexibility leads to fewer sore and injured muscles
Poor flexibility can lead to poor coordination & neuromuscular control (balance).
*Strength & flexibility may have an inverse relationship!

8. C. Cardiovascular Endurance
The ability to exercise the whole body for extended periods of time
Requires a strong heart, healthy lungs and clear blood vessels to supply the cells with the necessary oxygen

9. D. Muscular Strength
The amount of force that can be produced by the muscles
Usually measured by how much weight you can lift
Strength helps a person perform daily activities with the least amount of effort

10. E. Muscular Endurance
The ability to use your muscles repeatedly without getting tired
May improve posture and lead to fewer low back problems

11. Having too little body fat is not a health risk?
Thumbs up / Thumbs down
Having too little body fat is not a health risk
1. Hand signals:
thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate agreement or disagreement
use fingers to indicate a number selection such as “Which is the correct solution one, two or three?”
teacher gives feedback to the students
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12. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010?
Thumbs up / Thumbs down
Flexibility is being able to move a joint through its full range of motion
1. Hand signals:
thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate agreement or disagreement
use fingers to indicate a number selection such as “Which is the correct solution one, two or three?”
teacher gives feedback to the students
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13. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010?
Thumbs up / Thumbs down
Muscular strength is the ability to use your muscles for long periods without getting tired
1. Hand signals:
thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate agreement or disagreement
use fingers to indicate a number selection such as “Which is the correct solution one, two or three?”
teacher gives feedback to the students
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Write on your Slates
In 5 minutes, list as many benefits of physical fitness as you can think of
2. Whiteboards/Slates
student writes answer or solution to a question posed by the teacher
teacher solicits all students to show at the same time
teacher gives feedback to the students
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15. Benefits of Physical Fitness
Improved health and wellness
Prevent disease and illness
Look good
Maintain body weight
Feel good
Decrease in injuries
Resist fatigue / work more efficiently
Enjoy life
Able to do more
Meet emergencies

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Snapshot
Write a “snapshot” of today’s learning in 25 words or less.
30. Snapshot
teacher provides a prompt from the lesson
students must write a “snapshot” of the lesson in 25 words or less
teacher uses a strategy to check all
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