1. Physical Activity for LIFE Why is physical activity a necessary component of a healthy lifestyle?

2. Physical Activity vs. Physical Fitness Physical activity is ANY form of movement that causes your body to use energy. Physical Fitness is the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands.

3. Benefits of Physical Activity Cardiovascular System Cardiovascular System –Strengthens cardiac muscle Respiratory System Respiratory System –Breathe larger amounts of air –Muscles involved in respiration do not fatigue as easily Nervous System Nervous System –Respond more quickly to stimuli, improving your reaction time. improving your reaction time.

4. Mental/Emotional & Social Benefits Physical Activity Reduces Stress Manage anger & Frustration Improve mood Decrease depression Positive self image Reduce mental fatigue Build self confidence Give you The opportunity To meet People

5. What if I don’t get active? Sedentary Lifestyle: a way of life that involves little physical activity. that involves little physical activity. You can look forward to… DiabetesCardiovascular disease Cancer Osteoporosis Cancer Osteoporosis Stress Depression Obesity

6. FAST FACTS… 1 out of 3 teens do not participate in physical activity regularly (20 min X 3) 1 out of 3 teens do not participate in physical activity regularly (20 min X 3) As you go through your teens years you are more likely to decrease your activity! As you go through your teens years you are more likely to decrease your activity! 29% of teens attend PE everyday.  This makes Ms. Allison sad 29% of teens attend PE everyday.  This makes Ms. Allison sad

7. Physical Activity & Weight Control CDC reported in 2001 (long time ago) that ½ of American Adults and 14% of teens are OVER weight. CDC reported in 2001 (long time ago) that ½ of American Adults and 14% of teens are OVER weight. –What about now? –Causes are overeating and __________ lifestyles. Metabolism: the process in which your body gets energy from food. Metabolism: the process in which your body gets energy from food. –Food’s energy value is measured in units of heat. (CALORIES)

8. This is where it gets tricky! How much is too much? Your body needs a sufficient number of calories to function properly. Anything extra is stored and used as energy. Physical Activity Sedentary Lifestyle METABOLISM

9. MAKE IT FIT! Instead of this… …Try this… Think of a new approach to everyday activities! activities!

10. Weekly Fitness Log Why do we have guidelines for physical activity? Homework: 1. set a goal for your weekly exercise. 2. Make a list of activity ideas to help you reach your goal. 3. Complete the log for 5 days. List in detail the activities you participated in.