1. A CASE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

2. NOT SO FUN FACT 9 OUT OF 10 STUDENTS WHO LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL INACTIVE REMAIN INACTIVE FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES

3. MODERN TECHNOLOGIES HAVE REPLACED EVERDAY ACTIVITIES THAT FORMERLY KEPT OUR BODIES MOVING THINK ABOUT IT …

4. AUTOMOBILE

5. COMPUTER

6. TELEVISION

7. DRIVE THROUGH CAR WASHES

8. MOVING SIDEWALKS

9. GOLF CARTS

10. VIDEO GAMES

11. LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN U.S. 1900 - TODAY b PNEUMONIA b TUBERCULOSIS b GASTROENTERITIS b INFLUENZA b HEART DISEASE b STROKE b CANCER b ACCIDENTS 1900 TODAY

12. Scary Fact Scary Fact This generation is the first that is not expected to outlive their parents.

13. Why is Fitness Important? Why is Fitness Important? THINK ABOUT IT

14. THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH TODAY IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO AN INACTIVE LIFESTYLE

15. THINK ABOUT IT….. FITNESS IS NOT A “DESTINATION” FITNESS IS A “ROAD TRIP” AND AN ONGOING STATE OF HEALTH. FITNESS IS A “ROAD TRIP” AND AN ONGOING STATE OF HEALTH.

16. THINK ABOUT IT What are the barriers to physical activity and a healthy lifestyle? How can you overcome these barriers?

17. b What students say are their biggest barriers…

18. NO TIME Barrier #1

19. HOWEVER…. ESTABLISH PRIORITIESESTABLISH PRIORITIES UTILIZE YOUR FITNESS CLASSUTILIZE YOUR FITNESS CLASS MANAGE TIME WISELYMANAGE TIME WISELY

20. DON’T LIKE TO SWEAT Barrier #2

21. HOWEVER… b SWEATING IS A NATURAL BODILY FUNCTION b IT IS YOUR BODYS WAY OF COOLING ITSELF b NATURAL BIPRODUCT OF EXERCISE b WASTE REMOVAL SYSTEM b IMPROVES COMPLEXION

22. DON’T KNOW HOW Barrier #3

23. WE WILL GIVE YOU THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS HOWEVER…

24. EXERCISE IS NOT FOR ME Barrier # 4

25. b EXERCISE REQUIRES NO SPECIAL COORDINATION b YOU COMPETE ONLY AGAINST YOURSELF b EXERCISE IS FOR EVERYONE b YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN ATHLETE HOWEVER…

26. Barrier # 5 UNCOMFORTABLE; IT HURTS

27. HOWEVER… n EXERCISE DONE PROPERLY DOESN’T HURT n SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY

28. ARE YOU THRIVING OR SURVIVING?

29. BESIDES IMPROVED APPEARANCE, REGULAR EXERCISE HAS MANY BENEFITS. LOOK AT WHAT AWAITS YOU:

30. SLEEP BETTER

31. CONCENTRATE BETTER

32. IMPROVED SELF ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE

33. IMPROVED RESPIRATION

34. IMPROVED CARDIAC OUTPUT

35. IMPROVED MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE

36. INCREASED BONE DENSITY

37. IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY

38. IMPROVED BODY COMPOSITION

39. Healthy For Life b How does a positive attitude towards physical activity promote a healthy lifestyle?