Chapter One Looking Good - Feeling Good Success does not mean being the best, but doing your best.

Personal Fitness - A Personal Matter Objective zTry not to compare self with others zAttitude is important zKeep an open mind about fitness zTry your best - give 100%

Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity zEveryone can improve quality of life through a lifetime of physical activity zReduces risk of dying from some of the leading causes of death zDiabetes, Heart Disease, Etc.

What Affects Your Attitude Toward Physical Fitness? zLack of athletic ability zPast experience on fitness tests zPast experience in sports zHeredity zMedia Objectives Vocabulary

What is Physical Fitness zWhat does it mean to you and your life?

What Is Physical Fitness? zAbility to carry out daily tasks without undue fatigue zAbility to handle emergency situations zPossession of sufficient energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits Objective s Vocabulary

Primary Health Risk Factors I can control 3Inactivity 3Obesity 3High blood pressure 3High level cholesterol 3Stress & tension 3Smoking I cannot control 6 Gender 6 Heredity 6 Age Objectives Vocabulary

Discuss the benefits of Exercise!

Benefits of Exercise zImproved appearance zImproved body image zImproved self-control zMore enjoyment of life Objectives Vocabulary

Benefits of Exercise zImproved health zIncreased muscular strength & endurance zIncreased energy level zImproved physical performance Objectives

Benefits of Exercise zIncreased success in school or job zHelp cope with stress zSleep better zIncreased life expectancy Objectives

Pre-Assessment Considerations zHeight zWeight zResting pulse zPrevious involvement in physical activity zCurrent fitness level zCurrent health zPast medical history

REVIEW zPhysical fitness is personal. zCertain risk factors affect your health but can be reduced through personal fitness. zExercise has many benefits in all aspects of life.

REVIEW zOne of the biggest factors that determines your self concept is your Body zBody weight can be misleading when used to describe physical fitness? zHeredity determines body type which can affect physical fitness.

REVIEW zPhysical fitness is best described as being able to carry out daily tasks without fatigue zHealth risk factors that CAN be controlled are smoking, high blood pressure, inactivity, stress, obesity, high cholesterol zStress is a major health risk factor because stressful situations can affect peoples’ minds as well as their bodies

zLifestyle choices have a big effect on energy levels. zImproved fitness may improve academic achievement zBody image means the way you see yourself not the way others see you REVIEW

Study Question yA person does not need to be an athlete to be very healthy and physically active.

ANSWER TRUE

Study Question zPhysical fitness deals with 5 factors: cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

ANSWER TRUE

Study Question zTrue or false yImproving your physical fitness level has nothing to do with your energy level.

ANSWER FALSE

Study Question zTrue or false yTaking control of their bodies and lifestyles may help people experience less stress and depression.

ANSWER TRUE

Study Question Risk Factor Checklist Answer

Study Question Risk Factor Checklist