Chapter 1 Notes Bell Ringer Answer to the following Questions: 1.“What would your body say to you regarding how well you take care of it? 2.Are you satisfied with your fitness lifestyle? Explain why or why not.
Chapter One Notes Why personal Fitness
The Benefits of Personal Fitness 6 A better looking you ! A firmer you ! A stronger you ! A more energetic you! A healthier you ! A happier you !
Why Fitness is A national Concern ? 4 Overall fitness of young people has declined Most teenagers have poor eating habits Blood pressure readings among teenagers are high today Teenagers have a much higher percentage of body fat
Why Fitness is A national Concern ? 3 If you are overweight as a teenager, odds are you will be overweight as an adult Only about half of young people regularly participate in vigorous physical activity One – fourth report no vigorous activity
What is Wellness ? The quality of your life- the ability to function at a high level in all areas – intellectual, physical, emotional, spiritual, and social fitness.
Physical Fitness 3 The ability to: Perform your daily activities with vigor Reduce your risk of health problems related to lack of exercise Establish a base for participation in a variety of activities
The Two Types of Physical Fitness Health – Related Physical Fitness Skill – Related Physical Fitness
Health- related Physical Fitness 5 Cardiorespiratory Fitness Flexibility Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Body Composition
Skill – Related 6 Coordination Agility Reaction Time Power Speed Balance
Factors Determining Your Level of Fitness 5 Behavior or Lifestyle Motivation Heredity Maturation Environment
Fitness and Lifestyle You can establish lifestyle which enables you to be health and Fit The decision is yours !