1. Chapter One Why Personal Fitness?

2. Why Fitness is a National Concern? ä Overall fitness of young people has declined ä Most teenagers have poor eating habits ä Blood pressure readings among teenagers are higher today ä Teenagers have a much higher percentage of body fat ä If you are overweight as a teen, you will most likely be overweight as an adult

3. Health A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being that enables you to function at an optimal level.

4. Wellness “A way to describe the quality of ones life” The 5 domains of wellness include: ä Intellectual fitness ä Emotional fitness ä Social fitness ä Spiritual fitness ä Physical fitness

5. What is Physical Fitness? The ability to: Perform your daily activities with vigor Reduce your risk of health problems related to lack of exercise Establish a base for participation in a variety of activities

6. Health-related Physical Fitness Having to do with your health and well-being…includes ä Cardiorespiratory fitness ä Flexibility ä Muscular strength ä Muscular endurance ä Body composition

7. Skill-related Physical Fitness Having to do with your ability to participate successfully in sports… ä Agility ä Balance ä Coordination ä Power ä Reaction time ä Speed

8. Factors Determining Your Level of Fitness Behavior or Lifestyle Motivation Environment Maturation Heredity What does sedentary mean???

9. Test!!!...not really 1.The factor most responsible for your level of fitness is____? 2.List the 5 HEALTH related fitness components. 3.List the 5 SKILL related fitness components. 4.T or F - Regular exercisers are more likely to die of a heart attack. 5.Which of the 5 wellness domains include ability to: 1.Deal with stress and adapt to changes? 2.Think critically about issues and have an active mind? 3.Find a purpose in life? 4.Assume responsibility for your health? 5.Develop meaningful relationships?

10. Chapter Two Let’s Get Moving!

11. What Physical Activity Can Do for You…Now! ä Makes you feel more energetic ä Overall appearance improves ä Helps you lose weight and control your appetite ä Helps you think and concentrate better ä Helps you relieve tension and relax ä Helps you feel better about yourself ä There are more…what do you think they could be?

12. Regular Physical Activity ä Lowers your risk factors for disease ä Participating in a variety of activities on a regular basis will help with ä Cardiorespiratory fitness ä Flexibility ä Muscular fitness ä Body composition

13. Cardiorespiratory Fitness ä Reduce risk of heart disease ä Lower blood pressure ä Reduce body fat and increase muscle mass ä Raise “good” cholesterol ä Strengthen immune system ä Reduce risk of some types of cancer ä Reduce stress

14. Flexibility ä Reduce the risk of injury to muscles or connective tissue ä Decrease muscle soreness ä Maintain ease of everyday movement ä Reduce stress

15. Muscular Fitness (strength & endurance) ä Strengthen bones ä Maintain/increase lean body mass ä Reduce body fat ä Prevent back pain ä Improve posture

16. Body Composition ä Reduce risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, cancer, stomach and intestinal disorders ä Improve metabolism efficiency (all body processes that allows your cells to live and function) ä Increase energy levels

17. Moderate Activity Medium intensity exercise…like: 1. Walking - brisk 2. Cycling – 10 MPH 3. Shooting baskets 4. Social dancing – fast, not slow 5. House cleaning – quickly

18. Vigorous Physical Activity High intensity exercise…like: 1. Running 2. Swimming laps 3. Playing basketball 4. Jumping Rope 5. Insanity/T-25 6. Circuit training 7. Cross fit

19. Guidelines for Activity Adolescents should accumulate 30 - 60 minutes or more of moderate intensity physical activity on most days, preferably every day of the week… Remember this… *The higher the intensity the shorter the duration. *The lower the intensity, the longer the duration

20. Make Physical Activity a Habit… Involve family, friends, or neighbors Try a variety of activities Make activity a part of your life Work out to music Exercise while watching TV

21. Test!!!! Not really… 1. How many minutes of physical activity is recommended for teenagers? 2. Give 3 examples of vigorous exercise. 3. Give 3 examples of moderate exercise. 4. What are the body processes that allow the cells to function properly?