1. Understanding Health and Wellness ~ an introduction of basic terms ~ “Today is the only guarantee you get.”

2. HEALTH: ● the state of being free from illness or disease. ● a person’s mental or physical condition. What picture do you imagine when you hear the term “health?” Draw that image in your class notes. It will help you remember the definition.

3. WELLNESS: ● a state of well-being. ● the quality of one’s life. “Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence.” This clip might help you understand the term “process.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osLnOljLjRI

4. WELLNESS WHEEL: Consists of 7 Dimensions - S - social P - physical E - emotional C - career I - intellectual E - environmental S - spiritual What it looks like when you have all the dimensions working together

5. PHYSICAL WELLNESS: The process of making choices to create flexible, cardiovascular fit, energetic and strong bodies. The choices we make are related to: exercise, nutrition, rest & sleep, stress management, injury, illness, & the uses of drugs.

6. FITNESS: -- how well your body’s systems work together Components of Fitness: cardiovascular body composition muscular strength muscular endurance flexibility

7. AEROBIC CAPACITY: Similar words - cardiovascular fitness, aerobic conditioning, cardiovascular endurance, aerobic exercise ● the ability of the heart to deliver oxygen to the working muscles, and the muscles ability to use that oxygen. ● the heart and lungs delivering energy. Heart and Lungs in Action

8. DEVELOPING AEROBIC CAPACITY: Key Criteria: ● constant motion of arms & legs that engages lungs and heart. ● 3 - 5 times per week. ● heart rate must reach 140-180 beats per minute for 30 minutes. Ideal: (ages 6-17) should have 60 min/day of aerobic exercise.

9. WHAT DOES AEROBIC EXERCISE LOOK LIKE? Which of the following slides demonstrate aerobic activity?

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15. Get together with your 4:00 buddy and discuss the following: List 5 different activities that meet the criteria of “aerobic.” List 5 different activities that would be considered “anaerobic.” Be prepared to share your lists!