1. Sports Medicine: Physical Fitness
Safe Participation

2. Bellwork
Think back to when you were starting an exercise program after being inactive for some time . . .
How did you feel after the first day or two following activity?
After the first week?
After the first month?
Be prepared to share with the class!

3. Objectives
1. Determine medical readiness prior to participating in physical activity
2. Explain the importance of participating in a warm up before activity & a cool down after activity
3. Learn some tips to make physical activity more enjoyable

4. Terminology: Another helpful tool for healthcare professionals
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)– a questionnaire used to assess a person’s medical and physical readiness prior to starting a physical fitness program
Another helpful tool for
healthcare professionals
Primarily family physicians,
clinicians, nutritionists
Potentially personal trainers
(good ones!)

5. Before Activity Be hydrated & eat a high-carb, high-protein snack!
Around calories (+/- 100 calories depending on your tolerance)
Ensure your footwear is INTACT & clothing isn’t dangling, uncomfortable
Check your workout space for potential dangers
Like what?
Loose cables
Broken dumbbells/barbells/benches
Ripped flooring
Get a physical!

6. The Warm Up
Begin with an activity related to the one in which you plan to participate
Spend 5 to 10 minutes in warm up
Start the activity at a slow rate and gradually increase the speed
Warming up will help reduce aching muscles and pain during exercise
After warming up, participate in stretching exercises

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PLAY! OR
Pass…
Warm Up Activities
5. Pass or Play
teacher poses a question and gives wait time
teacher calls on a student and asks them “pass or play?”
student says “play” if they wish to answer the question or “pass to__________” if they want to pass to a specific classmate
teacher provides feedback
What could you do to warm up prior to bike riding?
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PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

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PLAY! OR
Pass…
Warm Up Activities
5. Pass or Play
teacher poses a question and gives wait time
teacher calls on a student and asks them “pass or play?”
student says “play” if they wish to answer the question or “pass to__________” if they want to pass to a specific classmate
teacher provides feedback
What could you do to warm up prior to playing soccer?
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PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

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PLAY! OR
Pass…
Warm Up Activities
5. Pass or Play
teacher poses a question and gives wait time
teacher calls on a student and asks them “pass or play?”
student says “play” if they wish to answer the question or “pass to__________” if they want to pass to a specific classmate
teacher provides feedback
What could you do to warm up prior to playing basketball?
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PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

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PLAY! OR
Pass…
Warm Up Activities
5. Pass or Play
teacher poses a question and gives wait time
teacher calls on a student and asks them “pass or play?”
student says “play” if they wish to answer the question or “pass to__________” if they want to pass to a specific classmate
teacher provides feedback
What could you do to warm up prior to playing softball?
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PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

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PLAY! OR
Pass…
Warm Up Activities
5. Pass or Play
teacher poses a question and gives wait time
teacher calls on a student and asks them “pass or play?”
student says “play” if they wish to answer the question or “pass to__________” if they want to pass to a specific classmate
teacher provides feedback
What could you do to warm up prior to playing tennis?
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PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

12. The Cool Down Just as important as warming up Minimum of 5 minutes
Allow the body time to recover from stress of exercise
Keep the blood circulating
Avoid blood pooling in the body, feeling dizzy or passing out
Stay away from saunas, hot tubs or shower immediately after exercise
Allow heart rate to drop below 100 bpm
Wait until profuse sweating stops

13. A cool down should last at least 10 minutes?
Thumbs up / Thumbs down
A cool down should last at least 10 minutes
1. Hand signals:
thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate agreement or disagreement
use fingers to indicate a number selection such as “Which is the correct solution one, two or three?”
teacher gives feedback to the students
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14. A cool down should last until a person’s heart beat is below 100 bpm?
Thumbs up / Thumbs down
A cool down should last until a person’s heart beat is below 100 bpm
1. Hand signals:
thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate agreement or disagreement
use fingers to indicate a number selection such as “Which is the correct solution one, two or three?”
teacher gives feedback to the students
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15. Skipping a cool down could cause dizziness or fainting?
Thumbs up / Thumbs down
Skipping a cool down could cause dizziness or fainting
1. Hand signals:
thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate agreement or disagreement
use fingers to indicate a number selection such as “Which is the correct solution one, two or three?”
teacher gives feedback to the students
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Write on your Slates
List some guidelines that will help a person stay motivated and enjoy their exercise program
2. Whiteboards/Slates
student writes answer or solution to a question posed by the teacher
teacher solicits all students to show at the same time
teacher gives feedback to the students
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17. Tips for Making Exercise Enjoyable
1. Wear clothing that is comfortable and allows you to move.
2. Make sure you have a pair of good shoes and socks.
3. Work out at the same time each day.
4. Use different activities to avoid getting bored.
5. Set a goal and chart your progress toward that goal.
6. Work out with a group or friend if you don’t like to exercise by yourself.
7. Make sure exercise is enjoyable – don’t push yourself if you have severe chest pain, dizziness, breathlessness, lightheadedness or nausea. These symptoms are your body’s way of telling you to stop.

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Snapshot
Write a “snapshot” of today’s learning in 25 words or less.
30. Snapshot
teacher provides a prompt from the lesson
students must write a “snapshot” of the lesson in 25 words or less
teacher uses a strategy to check all
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