1. Chapter 1 and 2

2. Georgia Performance Standards
PEHS.2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

3. Personal Fitness “Personal” is the key word in this course.
It is designed to help you look good and feel good about yourself.

4. Self Concept
One of the biggest factors which determines your self-concept is your body.
Unfortunately, many teenagers are in poor condition.

5. Physical Fitness
You are physically fit when you are able to carry out daily tasks without undue fatigue, handle emergency situations, and have enough energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits.
In regard to physical fitness, body weight can be misleading.

6. Risk Factor Checklist
Can control-inactivity, obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol, stress and tension, smoking.
Cannot control- gender, heredity, age.
You can improve your health by controlling the first 7 risk factors.

7. Benefits of exercise (what’s in it for you?)
Improved
Appearance and body image.
Muscular strength (Most teen want a strong, healthy body.)
Health
Muscular endurance
Increased
Level of energy
Life expectancy
Success in school work or job
Feelings of personal self-control
More enjoyment of life
Improved physical performance-will help you enjoy leisure time activities
Cope with stress
Sleep better

8. Health Related Components of Fitness
Related to how well the systems of your body operate
Flexibility
Cardiovascular fitness
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Body composition

9. Assessing the Health Related Components
Flexibility-V-sit or Sit and Reach Test
Cardiovascular Fitness-Mile run or bench step test
Muscular strength-push ups or pull ups
Muscular endurance- sit ups
Body Composition
Electrical impedance
Triceps and calf skin-fold test
Underwater weighing

10. Skill related components of Fitness
Agility
Balance
Power
Reaction Time
Coordination
Speed

11. Importance of Self-testing
Determine present level of fitness
Monitor your own progress
Determine the effectiveness of your program
Evaluate and update your goals