1. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNES

2. The Benefits of Physical Activity
1. Why is physical activity important?
It benefits all 3 sides of the health triangle
PHYSICAL- improves coordination, improves balance, burns calories
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL- handles stress better, high self-esteem, concentrate better
SOCIAL- helps meet new people, work with others as a team, makes you more divers

3. 2. Name 4 characteristics of people who are physically fit:
A. HAS MORE ENERGY
B. HANDLES STRESS MORE EFFICIENTLY
C. HIGHER SELF ESTEEM
D. LIVES LONGER

4. 3. DEFINE ANAEROBIC EXERCISE AND NAME 2 EXAMPLES:
=intense physical activity that requires little oxygen and uses short bursts of energy. Examples are weight lifting, gymnastics, football.

5. 4. Name 3 exercises that can improve your muscle strength and muscle endurance.
a. weight lifting
b. push-ups
c. sit-ups

6. 5. What instrument is used to measure body composition?
= a skinfold caliper is used to measure body comp.

7. 6. What are the 5 elements of Fitness?
a. Heart and lung endurance (cardio)
b. muscular endurance
c. muscular strength
d. flexibility
e. body composition