1. Physical Activity and Fitness
Chapter 9
Physical Activity and Fitness
Lesson 1
The Benefits of Physical Activity
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2. Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy
physical activity
Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy
The smooth and effective working together of your muscles and bones
coordination
The feeling of stability and control over your body
balance
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Units of heat that measure the energy available in foods
calories

3. physical fitness
The ability to handle the physical demands of everyday life without becoming overly tired
Planned physical activity done regularly to build or maintain one’s fitness
exercise
aerobic exercise
Rhythmic, nonstop, moderate to vigorous activity that requires large amounts of oxygen
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anaerobic exercise
Intense physical activity that requires little oxygen but uses short bursts of energy

4. In this lesson, you will learn to
identify the benefits of physical activity.
develop habits to improve your physical health.
describe various types of physical activities.
explain the importance of exercise to overall fitness.

5. Predicting
Examine the headings, figures, and captions before you read this lesson. Predict what kinds of information you think you will learn.
Headings in this Lesson
Choosing an Active Lifestyle
Why Is Physical Activity Important?
Physical Activity and Fitness
The Importance of Exercise

6. Choosing an Active Lifestyle
Health experts advise teens to get 60 minutes of physical activity on most days.
physical activity Any form of bodily movement that uses up energy
This activity can be done all at once or divided into 10- or 15-minute bursts.

7. Why Is Physical Activity Important?
Physical Health
Mental/Emotional Health
Physical activity benefits each side of the health triangle.
Social Health

8. Why Is Physical Activity Important?
Physical activity improves coordination, improves balance, and burns calories.
coordination The smooth and effective working together of your muscles and bones
Physical Health
Physical activity benefits each side of the health triangle.
Physical health:
Helps you heart and lungs work more efficiently
Strengthens bones
Improves sleep
Burns extra calories that could lead to extra pounds
balance The feeling of stability and control over your body
calories Units of heat that measure the energy available in foods

9. Why Is Physical Activity Important?
Physically active people are better able to handle the stress and challenges of everyday life.
Physically active people have higher self-esteem.
Mental/Emotional Health
Physical activity benefits each side of the health triangle.
Mental/emotional health:
Being physically active will help you think more clearly and concentrate better in school.

10. Why Is Physical Activity Important?
Physical activity can help you meet new people.
Social Health
Physical activity benefits each side of the health triangle.
Social health:
People who are physically fit are able to resolve conflicts effectively and work with others as a team.

11. Physical Activity and Fitness
Physical activity is a key to physical fitness.
physical fitness The ability to handle the physical demands of everyday life without becoming overly tired
People who are physically fit have enough energy to do the things they want to do.
People who are physically fit have a reserve of energy for times when their body needs it.
People who are physically fit tend to live longer and healthier lives.

12. The Importance of Exercise
While every physical activity works various muscles, exercise targets specific muscles.
exercise Planned physical activity done regularly to build or maintain one’s fitness

13. The Importance of Exercise
The two categories of exercise are:
Aerobic exercise
Anaerobic exercise
Aerobic exercise:
Aerobic exercise works a very important muscle in your body—your heat. It also benefits the lungs.
Examples include stair climbing, swimming, running, biking, and many forms of dancing.
Anaerobic exercise:
Examples include lifting weights, gymnastics, and football.
aerobic exercise Rhythmic, nonstop, moderate to vigorous activity that requires large amounts of oxygen
anaerobic exercise Intense physical activity that requires little oxygen but uses short bursts of energy

14. What I Learned Vocabulary What is physical activity? Lesson 1 Review
Physical activity is any form of bodily movement that uses up energy.

15. Lesson 1 Review
What I Learned
Recall What are some health benefits of becoming and staying physically active?
Sample answer: having more energy, healthier heart and lungs, and higher self-esteem

16. Lesson 1 Review
What I Learned
Identify What are the two types of exercise? Describe each of them.
Sample answer: dancing and walking to school

17. Lesson 1 Review
Thinking Critically
Evaluate Evaluate your current activity level by noting how many minutes you are active in a typical day. Tell what steps, if any, you need to take to boost your current activity level.
Students should estimate how many minutes they are active in a typical day. If needed, they should add activities so they are active for 60 minutes on most days.

18. Lesson 1 Review
Thinking Critically
Analyze Alex would like to become more physically active but only if he can avoid exercising. What advice would you give Alex?
Sample answer: He can be active in other ways, such as mowing the lawn, canoeing, or playing softball.

19. Physical Activity and Fitness
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Chapter 9
Physical Activity and Fitness
Lesson 1
The Benefits of Physical Activity
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