Physical Activity and Fitness 6th Grade Health Coach Rosella

Table of Contents Purpose Benefits of Physical Activity Health-Related Fitness Fit for Life

Benefits of Physical Activity Physical Activity  movement of muscles using energy. *Physical Activity improves the health and well-being of all age groups.*

Review!! ** Physical Activity improves all three areas of health** What are the three sides of the health triangle? Mental /Emotional health Family and Social health Physical Health ** Physical Activity improves all three areas of health**

Rewards of Physical Activity Mental and Emotional Health Improves blood flow to the brain Helps you feel alert and reduces stress Increases energy and causes brain to secrete endorphins Positive self esteem Family and Social Health Provides opportunities to meet new people and enjoy friendships Helps strengthen the bonds between friends and family Group activities teach skills such as fairness and teamwork

Rewards of Physical Activity Continued Physical Health Strengthens your bones and muscles Helps brain and body function Regular physical activity reduces the risk of certain diseases. Physical Activity helps manage weight.

Health-Related Fitness Definition: ability of the heart, lungs, muscles, and joints to perform well

Kinds of Health-Related Fitness There are 5 kinds of health related fitness Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Cardiorespiratory Endurance Healthful Body Composition

Muscular Strength Ability to lift, pull, push, kick, and throw with force. This kind of fitness can help you throw a baseball or carry heavy boxes.

Muscular Endurance Ability to use same muscles for a long period of time. Endurance  the ability to perform an extended activity without becoming overly tired.

Flexibility Ability to bend and move the joints through a full range of motion. You are less likely to be injured if your muscles are flexible.

Cardio-respiratory Endurance Ability to do activities that require increased oxygen for a period of time. Fitness keeps you from tiring Allows you to swim several laps in a pool or run long distance without stopping.

Healthful Body Composition High ratio of lean tissue to fat tissue in the body. Fat Tissue  cushions and protects organs, but too much is not healthy Lean Tissue  is firm and gives you tone. Blood flows easily through lean tissue

Sedentary Lifestyle Also known as a “Couch Potato” A person that leads a very inactive lifestyle It was found that after 30 seconds from the beginning of TV watching, the human brain activity slows down, reaches a certain relaxation, decreasing alertness and thinking. Muscles of the body are completely immobile while watching TV. HEALTH RISKS High Blood Pressure Posture Problems Back Problems Obesity

BY YOURSELF INSTEAD OF Riding in a car Taking an escalator Playing Video Games Listening to stereo at home Watching music videos I CAN… Ride my bicycle Walk up the stairs Shoot Baskets Jog while wearing headphone Dance

WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY INSTEAD OF…. Talking on the phone Watching football on TV Playing Cards Hanging out at the mall WE CAN…. Talk while hiking Play catch with a football Go Bowling Swim at a beach or in a pool .

Anaerobic vs. Aerobic Exercise Anaerobic Exercise Body is in demand for oxygen. This exercise requires short burst of energy Example  Sprinting is an anaerobic activity Aerobic Exercise Exercise that requires oxygen use for a period of time. Example  Swimming, jogging for long distance.

SEVERAL WAYS TO MAKE FITNESS PART OF YOUR LIFE FIT FOR LIFE SEVERAL WAYS TO MAKE FITNESS PART OF YOUR LIFE

DEVELOPING A PHYSICAL FITNESS PLAN ** A PHYSICAL FITNESS PLAN WILL HELP YOU WORK DIFFERENT MUSCLE GROUPS. ** IT WILL HELP YOU ESTABILISH A REGULAR SCHEDULE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

DEFINITIONS Physical Fitness Plan  a written schedule of physical activities to do to develop fitness Skill-related fitness  ability to perform well in sports and activities

FOUR COMPONENTS OF EXERCISE (F.I.T.T. PRINCIPLE) Frequency  how often you exercise Intensity  how hard you exercise LOW, MODERATE or VIGEROUS Time/Duration  how long you exercise Type/Mode  form of exercise