2. What is Physical Activity?  Any body movement that works the muscles  requires more energy than resting

3. Examples Swimming Dancing Gardening Walking Running Yoga

4. Physical Activity vs. Exercise  Physical Activity  Any body movement  Not structured  Daily life routine  Exercise  Structured and planned  Whole body resistance training  Whole body stretching

5. Guidelines Baseline Light-intensity activities of daily life Examples: standing, walking slowly, lifting lightweight objects Inactive Health-Enhancing True physical activity Examples: brisk walking, jump rope, dancing, lifting weights, climbing on playground equipment, yoga

6. Benefits for Children and Adolescents  Improve bone health  Improve Cardio- respiratory and muscular fitness  Decrease levels of body fat  Reduce symptoms of depression

7. Roles in Physical Activity  Personal  Economic  Social  Environmental

8. 6 Benefits o Controls Weight o Combats diseases and health conditions o Improves mood o Boosts energy o Promotes better sleep o Can be fun

9. Controls weight  Burn calories  Prevents excess weight gain/ maintain weight loss  Make small changes in lifestyle: take stairs instead of elevator

10. Combats diseases and health conditions  Increases GOOD cholesterol known as, lipoproteins/ HDL  Decreases unhealthy triglycerides (unwanted fat)  Keeps blood flowing smoothly=decrease risk of cardiovascular disease

11. Combat health conditions continued Prevent or Manage Health Conditions  Stroke  Metabolic syndrome  Type 2 diabetes  Depression  Certain types of cancer  Arthritis  Falls

12. Improves Mood o Emotional lift o Cool off steam o Stimulates various brain chemicals that helps anyone feeling happier and relaxed o Feel better about self appearance o Boost confidence and self-esteem

13. Boosts Energy  Improve muscular strength  Boost endurance  Helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues *helps cardiovascular system work more efficiently  Heart and lungs work more efficiently=more energy throughout the day

14. Promotes Better Sleep Helps fall asleep faster Deepens sleep More well rested  Don’t do too much physical activity right before sleep *may be too energized

15. Can Be Fun and Relieves Stress  Chance to unwind  Enjoying outdoors  Engaged in exciting activities  Connect with family and/or friends in social setting

16. Positive Effects for Cognitive Function for Ages 4-18 Physical activity improves:  Perceptual skills  Intelligence quotient  Achievement  Verbal and mathematics tests  Developmental level  Academic readiness

17. Cognitive Health cont. Improvement of cognitive health extends through adulthood

18. Problem Schools eliminating Physical Education and other fitness or sport programs More focused on test preparation

19. Result after eliminating physical education programs:  No proof of increased test scores

20. Conclusion of Physical Activity  Improve health and wellness  Improve academics  Decrease stress  Improve social skills  Happiness 