Health-Related Exercise DTD, 10.2014 DTD, 10.2014

Introduction to HRE Definitions: Health (WHO): “A complete feeling of mental and physical well being (not merely the absence of disease/infirmity), but the presence of vigour, vitality and social well-being – a zest for life!” Physical Fitness: “The capacity of the heart, blood vessels, lungs and muscles to function at optimum efficiency.” (Pate, 1983) DTD, 10.2014 DTD, 10.2014

Physical Activity & Health National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDC) Report of the Surgeon General: Introduction – http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/intro.htm Chapter Conclusions - http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/chapcon.htm Summary - http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/summ.htm National Institute on Ageing: www.nia.nih.gov British Medical Association (BMA): Report entitled “Preventing Childhood Obesity” www.bma.org.uk DTD, 10.2014 DTD, 10.2014

Physical Activity Guidelines Health & Fitness The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Heart Association (AHA) updated physical activity guidelines originally generated in 1995 in 2011. 30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (five days per week) or 20-60 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise (three days per week). Moderate intensity: activity equivalent to walking at 3-4 mph Vigorous intensity: working at 60-70% or more of maximum heart rate (MHR) http://www.acsm.org/about-acsm/media-room/acsm-in-the-news/2011/08/01/acsm-aha-support-federal-physical-activity-guidelines http://acsm.org/about-acsm/media-room/news-releases/2011/08/01/acsm-issues-new-recommendations-on-quantity-and-quality-of-exercise DTD, 10.2014 DTD, 10.2014

Cardiovascular fitness The ability of the heart, lungs & circulation to take up & transport oxygen, and metabolically active tissues to utilise oxygen, in an efficient way. Improved through aerobic activities which: Use oxygen Are continuous Use large muscle groups Are rhythmical in nature DTD, 10.2014 DTD, 10.2014

Planning in HRE Aim Objectives Target Group/Fitness Levels Anticipated number of participants Safety Considerations Location Environment Resources Screening DTD, 10.2014 DTD, 10.2014

Structure of group aerobic activity Warm-up Main Activity Cool-down DTD, 10.2014 DTD, 10.2014