1. Chapter 1 Physical Activity and Personal Fitness

2. Your thoughts on Personal Fitness.
Do athletes need the class?
Unhealthy people in our society.
Unhealthy US Economic Impact

3. Physical Activity, Exercise and Physical Fitness
Physical Activity- any movement that works the larger muscles of the body, such as the arms legs, and back muscles.
Exercise- physical activity that is planned, structured and repetitive, and that results in improvements in fitness.
Physical Fitness- the body’s ability to carry out daily tasks and still have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands.

4. Personal Fitness What influences your personal fitness?
Why is personal fitness important?
Personal Fitness is total fitness.
Maintain acceptable levels of PF
Participate regularly in PA
Eat nutritious foods
Sleep 8-9 hours (story)
Regular medical checkups
Maintain appropriate weight
Avoid harmful substances

5. A Healthy Pie

6. Risk Factors
Risk Factors- conditions or behaviors that represent a potential threat to an individual’s well-being.
Risk Factors you CAN’T modify
Age
Gender
Heredity
Race
CHANGEABLE Risk Factors
Activity level
Smoking
Nutritional habits

7. Benefits of Personal Fitness
Enhancement of Self-Esteem
Stress Reduction
Improvement in Academic Performance
Link to Academic/Exercise Performance Study
Increase Life Expectancy
Higher Levels of Functional Health and Fitness

8. Basic Guidelines for Exercise
Regular Physical Activity or Exercise
Any activity or exercise performed most days of the week, preferably daily
Moderate Physical Activity or Exercise
5 or more days per week
Vigorous Physical Activity or Exercise
3 or more days per week

9. Interest Story
Obese Man
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