Chapter 4 : Physical Activity for Life Lesson 2: Physical Activity and Total Health Group 7: Jessica Crews, Jacqueline Mendoza, Ramin Nadjafi, Lindsey Paolucci, Shari Roberts

Target Audience High school athletes grades 9-12 Sports ranging from: basketball, baseball, football, volleyball, weight lifting, swimming, cross country, track, tennis, wrestling, lacrosse

Introduction Many high school teens involved in various sports. Often unaware risks associated with physical activity. Risks can be reduced/eliminated by taking proper precautions. Learning certain skills can enhance performance. Skills: nutrition, avoiding harmful substances, and controlling emotions.

Are you getting enough? Carbohydrates –57% of energy –Two types: simple vs. complex –Sources include: grains, pastas, breads Fats –30% of energy –Two types: unsaturated vs. saturated –Sources include: dairy products and oils

Are you getting enough? Proteins –13% of energy –Sources include: eggs, meat, poultry, fish Ways to replenish glycogen stores –Consume complex carbs 2 hours after exercise –Good choices: fruit, bagels, yogurt

Avoiding Steroids What are anabolic steroids? –Anabolic = building body tissue –Powerful drugs taken to boost athletic performance & improve physical appearance –Also known as “roids, juice, hype, pump”

Avoiding Steroids How steroids are used –Orally –Injected by a needle –Megadoses –Pyramiding –Stacking

Side Effects of Steroids Balding Acne Increase in breast size (males) Facial Hair (females) Decreased body fat Hallucinations Bowel problems Heart disease Stunts growth Nausea & vomiting Risk for cancer Jaundice Sterility

Anabolic Steroid Use By Students Year 2004 Monitoring the Future Survey

Sportsmanship What is sportsmanship? –Playing fair –Following the rules of the game –Respecting the judgment of referees & officials –Treating opponents with respect

Sportsmanship Demonstrating good sportsmanship –Cheer teammates on with positive statements & avoid trash talking –Acknowledge and applaud good plays –Whether you win or lose, congratulate your opponents on a game well played

Sportsmanship Ways to apply good sportsmanship –A referee makes a call that you do not agree with- do not argue with him –After losing a game, shake that opponent team’s hands and congratulate them

What NOT to do…