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Chapter 3 – Fundamental of Physical Fitness
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Coming Up in This Chapter
Learn the difference among physical activity, physical fitness, and exercise. Identify the benefits of physical activity and fitness. Become familiar with components of fitness related to health and skill. Explore methods of assessing fitness. Discover how to apply key training principles. Adapt a fitness program to environmental conditions. Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Definitions Physical Fitness ________________________________________ Physical Activity Exercise __________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Fig 3-1 Physical activity, exercise, and physical fitness
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Table 3-1 Benefits of physical activity
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Super-fit and Couch Potato
Don’t get discouraged by not doing very high intensity activities. __________________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Fig 3-2 Rates of regular leisure-time physical activity among Americans
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Skill-Related Fitness
__________—ability to change direction ________________—maintain equilibrium ________________—synchronize movement ____________—exert maximum force ________________—time between stimulus ______________—movement in a short period of time Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Health-Related Fitness
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Assessing Physical Activity and Fitness
____________________________________________________(PAR-Q)Page 91 of text Check with your doctor if: Yes to any of the PAR-Q questions You are not used to being very active You are outside the age range listed (15-69) Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Useful for checking your activity level People who use pedometers tend to have an increase in activity level. Good motivational tool Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Table 3-2 Physical activity level based on pedometer tracking
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Figure 3-3 A basic pedometer-based stepping program for increasing physical activity Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Principles of Training
_________________________________ Gradual application of increasing amounts of stress on the body during exercise. _____________________________________ Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Principles of Training
________________________ Use it or lose it! You can lose all your gains within 2 months Needed for more intense workouts Rest and repairs Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Principles of Training Continued
_______________________ Training directly affects performance. We all respond to training differently. Depends on overall health, body type, genes Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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How often? How hard? How long? Which activity? Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Table 3-3 Summary of ACSM FITT guidelines
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A Complete Workout _______________________ (5-10 minutes) _____________________________ Endurance - Cardiorespiratory Resistance – muscular strength & endurance ________________________(5-10minutes) _____________________ After warm-up or cool-down Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Stretching Stretching after warm up may reduce performance If your activity requires significant muscular strength and high performance levels. Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Table 3-4 Warm-ups and cool-downs summed up
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Ideas for Busy Schedules
Park far away from your destination. ___________________________________ Walk during your lunch or breaks. ____________________________________ Walk short distances instead of driving. Lose the remote control. Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Important Considerations
_____________________________________ Shoes (STRETCH test) Heat Cold Air quality Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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S-T-R-E-T-C-H S- ___________________________________ T- ___________________________________ R- ___________________________________ E- ___________________________________ C- __________________________________ H- ___________________________________ Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Environmental Conditions - Heat-Related
Physical activity increases body heat levels ______________________—Abnormally high body temperature that can cause illness or death ______________________—A serious condition characterized by dizziness, fainting, rapid pulse, and cool skin ______________________—A life-threatening, medical emergency Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Hydration and Fluid Consumption
______________________- excessive water loss Can lead to inadequate oxygen delivery Results in lowered blood volume Creates inability for body to dispel heat Drink oz 2-3 hours prior to exercise Drink 7-10 oz min. prior to exercise Drink enough during exercise to prevent dehydration Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Guidelines for Exercising in the Heat
Take precautions when the temperature is above 80°F or the relative humidity is above 60% Allow yourself time to acclimate to the heat and keep your body’s fluid levels normal Modify your program Use sunscreen if it’s sunny or hazy Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Exercising in the Cold ___________________________—Abnormally low body temperature ____________________—Can cause permanent damage or loss of a body part due to gangrene When exercising in the cold Protect exposed skin Use a stocking cap to cover your head Dress in insulating layers of clothing Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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Injury Prevention and Management
Blister treatment Ice or heat for sprains How to treat sore muscles Get moving and have FUN! Copyright © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
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