Vocabulary Physical Activity Physical Fitness Sedentary Lifestyle Osteoporosis Metabolism

What is the difference between physical activity and physical fitness? Physical activity: any form of movement that causes your body to use energy. Physical fitness: the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserved energy to respond to unexpected demands. Group 1 Pay Attention!!!

America’s Obesity Epidemic NIH Please read. Its fundamental. Body Composition is important. You only have one place to live. Obesity in America OBESITY: OVERVIEW OF AN EPIDEMIC Walking, cycling, and obesity rates in Europe, North America, and Australia

Physical Activity and its Benefits Having an active lifestyle is beneficial to your health, performance, and appearance.

Benefits to Physical Health Increases: Cardiovascular system Function and efficiency of the heart and muscles Respiratory system The amount of oxygen you can intake Nervous System Your responds to stimuli; improving reaction time

Benefits to Mental/Emotional Health Increases Feeling of well-being Positive self concept and emotional outlook Tolerance of stress

Benefits to Social Health Increases: Your ability to cope with social situations example: meeting new people Opportunity to interact and cooperate with others Stress management skills which in turn enhances positive relationships with others

Risks of Physical Inactivity Sedentary Lifestyle: a way of life that involves little physical activity Unhealthful weight gain Reduce ability to deal with stress Increase the risk of osteoporosis: a condition characterized by a decrease in bone density producing porous and fragile bones

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Fitting Physical Activity into your Life

Review facts and vocabulary What is the difference between physical activity and physical fitness? Examine and briefly describe the effects of regular physical activity on the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Nervous systems. 3. Analyze the relationship between regular physical activity and disease prevention.

Please respond in 2 or 3 complete sentences: No more No less 4. Explain why watching TV and playing basketball affect the body differently. 5. Error Analysis: Swimming is an activity that increases only a person’s muscular strength.