1. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR LIFE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (BENEFITS vs RISKS) INJURIES

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY form of movement that causes your body to use energy forms of physical activity improve your physical fitness PHYSICAL FITNESS ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands

3. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PHYSICAL HEALTH Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Nervous System MENTAL / EMOTIONAL HEALTH appearance / self-confidence reduces mental fatigue more productive SOCIAL HEALTH opportunity to interact with others manage stressful situations in relationships

4. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFE RISKS OF INACTIVITY SEDENTARY LIFESTYLES way of life that involves little physical activity examples: watching tv, playing video games, working on computer rather than being physically active NEGATIVE EFFECTS unhealthy weight gain cardiovascular disease diabetes increased risk of osteoporosis reduced ability to handle stress decreased opportunities to meet and form friendships with active people

5. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFE INACTIVITY FACTS IN TEENS CDC findings more than 1 in 3 teens (35%) do not participate regularly in vigorous physical activity (that is, for at least 20 minutes for 3 times a week) regular participation in vigorous physical activity declines significantly during the teen years, from 73% of 9 th graders to 61% of 12 graders only 29% of teens attend a daily physical education class – a serious decline from 42% in 1991

6. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFE APPROACHES TO EVERYDAY LIFE TAKE THE STAIRS not the elevator or escalator PLAY A SPORT not video games WALK, SKATE OR RIDE BIKES not in a car CARRY THE GROCERIES not push them OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES not inside napping WASH THE CAR YOURSELF not at a full serve business

7. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INJURIES With any activity that involves movement, there is always a risk of accident or injury The risk increases... when someone is not in good physical condition not properly warmed up not properly cooled down attempting physical activities beyond your level of ability

8. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INJURIES WEATHER RELATED RISKS Temperature Wind / Wind Chill Factor Humidity Air Pollution / Air Quality Ultraviolet Indexes Tornado Warnings Thunderstorm Warnings Flash Floods Blizzards

9. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INJURIES HOT WEATHER RISKS 2 MAJOR CONCERNS dehydration poor air quality OVEREXERTION over working the body HEAT CRAMPS muscle spasms that result from loss of large amounts of salt and water through perspiration HEAT STROKE Condition in which the body loses the ability to rid itself of excessive heat through perspiration

10. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INJURIES COLD WEATHER RISKS 3 layers hat 70% of body ’ s heat is lost through the head add / remove layers to adjust to heat FROSTBITE condition that results when the body tissues become frozen HYPOTHERMIA condition in which body temperature becomes dangerously low

11. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INJURIES MINOR INJURIES muscle cramp strain sprain TREATMENT R – rest (avoid using muscle/joint) I – ice (first 72 hours; 20 on 20 off) C – compress (light pressure) E – elevation (raising affect limb above heart)

12. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INJURIES MAJOR INJURIES fracture / dislocation tendonitis concussions