1. Chapter 4 Physical Activity for Life
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2. Section 1: Physical Activity
Explain difference between lifestyle and sports activities
Describe 6 basic measures of skills-related activities
Assess their abilities at each of the skills

3. A. Choices for Physical Activity
Physical activity- any form of movement
Two types
Lifestyle
Sports
Lifestyle- regular tasks that require physical activity
Examples
Sports- competition and set rules
Examples- individual, partner, nature

4. B. Choosing Physical Activities
Vary activities to build different muscle groups
Six types of skill related fitness
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Speed
Reaction time
Power
Examples on how to measure- side shuttle, body balance, stick toss and catch, short sprint, yard stick drop, standing long jump

5. Section 2: Physical Activity and Total Health
Describe some important considerations for a training program
Describe how the mind-body connection affects sports performance

6. A. Sports and Nutrition
Training program- program of formalized physical preparation for participation in a sport
What you eat and drink are important
Hydration- the addition of fluids
Body loses fluid during activity
Dehydration causes fatigue
Most hydrate before, during, and after activity

7. B. Avoid harmful substances
Tobacco and alcohol can cause harm
Anabolic steroids- chemicals that replicate hormone testosterone
Increase risk of cancer
Sterility
Skin problem, acne, hair loss
Unusual weight gain
Sexual underdevelopment and dysfunction
Violent, and suicidal tendencies

8. Other helpful aspects of Physical Activity
Adequate Rest
8-10 hours
Not enough slows nervous system
Effort and ability
Mind-body connection
Positivity

9. Section 3: Avoiding Injuries
Objectives
Describe the most common injuries
Identify weather related risks
Explain ways to avoid risks

10. A. Minor Exercise injuries
Two types
Muscular
Skeletal
Common muscular injuries
Muscle cramp
Strain
Sprain
Treatment- RICE- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

11. B. Major Exercise Related Injuries
Fractures- any type of break in the bone
Dislocations- bone slip from its normal position
Tendinitis- tendons are stretched or torn from overuse
Blows to the head- concussions

12. C. Weather related risks
Heat
Overexertion
Heat cramps
Heat exhaustion
Heatstroke
Cold Weather
Frostbite
Hypothermia

13. D. Thinking About Safety
Be aware of people around you
Play at your skill level
Obey rules and restrictions
Accept responsibility for your own safety
Use Proper equipment