1. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

2. Let’s Start With An Activity… Work with a partner to discuss one type of physical activity you currently do or have done in the past.

3. Why Is Physical Activity Important ? Reduces the risk of some diseases Increases energy Helps with weight Improves sleep Sense of well-being

4. Why Do We Include Physical Activity ? It is part of a healthy lifestyle USDA includes physical activity in Dietary Guidelines

5. How Much Is Necessary ? Children ( 6-17 years of age ): At least 60 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous intensity activity Bone and muscle strengthening activities

6. How Much Is Necessary ? Adults ( 18-64 years of age ): Avoid Inactivity At least 30 minutes, 5 or more days a week Strengthening Activities 2 or more times a week

7. Let’s Talk About It… Work with a partner and think about a day. How might you get 30 minutes of physical activity into your daily routine ?

8. Types of Physical Activity Stretching Activities Balancing Activities

9. Types of Physical Activity Strength Training

10. Types of Physical Activity Aerobic Activity

11. Being Active Lessons Warm-up Stretch Being Active Option A or B Cool down

12. Option A vs. Option B Option A is unstructured activity – aerobic activity Good for children Option B is structured activity – strength training Good for men Choose lower impact option for pregnant women

13. Physical Activity We are role models !

14. Safe Physical Activity Do activity at a comfortable pace Wear clothes you can move in

15. Discuss with a partner… How will you be more active in your everyday life?

16. Training module authored by Kathryn McGirr and Susan Baker at Colorado State University – EFNEP and SNAP-Ed PowerPoint Presentation designed by Emily Anderson and Kathryn McGirr