1. Fitness 9th Grade
By: Eliza Henry

2. Do Now:
On a sheet of paper list the physical activities that you participate in on a regular basis

3. Objectives
Understand the importance of regular physical activity through out lifespan
Examine the effects of regular physical activity on the body systems
Analyze the relationship between regular physical activity and disease prevention
Discover ways to incorporate physical activity into daily life

4. Any form of movement that causes your body to use energy
Physical Activity
Any form of movement that causes your body to use energy

5. Physical Fitness
The ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands

6. Benefits of Physical Activity
Cardiovascular System
Strengthens heart muscle, allowing it to pump blood more efficiently

7. Continued… Respiratory System Able to breathe larger amounts of air
Muscle used in respiration don’t tire easily
Ex: Run farther with out being out of breath

8. Continued… Nervous System Respond more quickly to stimuli
Physical activity can improve reaction time

9. Inactivity More than 1 and 3 teens are not active
Activity declines in teen years
73% of 9th graders
61% of 12th graders

10. A way of life that involves little activity
Sedentary Lifestyle
A way of life that involves little activity
Ex:
Watching T.V.
Playing video games
Playing on the computer
Negative Effects:
Weight gain
Type 2 diabetes
STOP

11. More risks to Inactivity
Osteoporosis – decrease in bone density, producing porous and fragile bones
Reduced ability to manage stress
Decreased opportunity to meet and form friendships

12. Physical Activity & Weight Control
CDC reports:
More then ½ of American adults are overweight
17% of children to teens (age 2- 19) are overweight

14. 5 Components of Fitness

15. Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Ability of the heart, lungs, blood vessels to utilize and send fuel and oxygen to the body’s tissues during long periods of moderate-to vigorous activity

16. Muscular Strength Amount of force a muscle can exert Example?
Weight- lifting
Rope climbing

17. Muscular Endurance
The ability of the muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without becoming fatigued

18. Flexibility The ability to move a body part through a range of motion
Example:
Sit and Reach test

19. Body Composition The ratio of body fat to lean body muscle Including:
Bone
Water
Connective tissue

20. How does Exercise benefit YOU?
Exercise improves your mood
Exercise combats chronic diseases
Exercise helps you manage your weight
Exercise boosts your energy level
Exercise promotes better sleep
Exercise can be FUN!

21. Be Physically Active!!!