1. Health-Related Exercise
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2. Introduction to HRE Definitions:
Health (WHO): “A complete feeling of mental and physical well being (not merely the absence of disease/infirmity), but the presence of vigour, vitality and social well-being – a zest for life!”
Physical Fitness: “The capacity of the heart, blood vessels, lungs and muscles to function at optimum efficiency.” (Pate, 1983)
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3. Physical Activity & Health
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
(CDC)
Report of the Surgeon General:
Introduction –
Chapter Conclusions -
Summary -
National Institute on Ageing:
British Medical Association (BMA):
Report entitled “Preventing Childhood Obesity”
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4. Physical Activity Guidelines
Health & Fitness
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American
Heart Association (AHA) updated physical activity guidelines originally
generated in 1995 in 2011.
30-60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (five days per week) or minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise (three days per week).
Moderate intensity: activity equivalent to walking at 3-4 mph
Vigorous intensity: working at 60-70% or more of maximum heart rate (MHR)
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5. Cardiovascular fitness
The ability of the heart, lungs & circulation to take up & transport oxygen, and metabolically active tissues to utilise oxygen, in an efficient way. Improved through aerobic activities which:
Use oxygen
Are continuous
Use large muscle groups
Are rhythmical in nature
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6. Planning in HRE Aim Objectives Target Group/Fitness Levels
Anticipated number of participants
Safety Considerations
Location
Environment
Resources
Screening
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7. Structure of group aerobic activity
Warm-up
Main Activity
Cool-down
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