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 Physical
Activity: any form of bodily
movement that uses up energy
 Calories:
units of heat that measure the
energy available in foods
 Physical
fitness: ability to handle the
physical demands of everyday life without
becoming overly tired
 Exercise:
planned physical activity done
regularly to build or maintain one’s fitness
 Anaerobic exercise: intense physical activity
that requires little oxygen but uses short
bursts of energy
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Lifting weights, sprinting 100m, gymnastics
 Aerobic
exercise: rhythmic, nonstop,
moderate to vigorous activity that requires
large amounts of oxygen
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Stair climbing, swimming, biking, running
marathon
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Cardiorespiratory fitness: ability of the
heart, lungs, and blood vessels to process
and transport oxygen required by muscle
cells so they can meet demands of prolonged
physical activity. (pacer, Mile test)
 2. Muscular strength: ability of skeletal
muscle to engage in work and relates to the
force that a muscle can exert. (flex arm)
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Muscular endurance: ability of muscles to
function over time and is supported by the
respiratory and circulatory system. (pushups)
 4. Flexibility: ability of joints to move freely
through a full range of motion(sit and reach,
shoulder flexibility)
 5. body composition: make up of the body in
terms of fat tissue in relation to lean body
tissue(muscle, bone, organs)
 What
types of activities will test the following
components of fitness?
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Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscle strength
Muscle endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition
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Sit & reach
Bench press
Mile run
Pinch test
Flex arm hang
What types of activities would involve all components of
fitness?
People believe that weight loss is
a major science… It’s not!!! It’s
simple:
 If
you burn more calories than you eat you
lose weight.
 If you eat more calories than you burn you
gain weight.
Obesity isn’t just for old people anymore
Video games
 Cultural changes
 Higher consumption of
junk food
 Removing PE from schools
 The internet
 Fewer sit-down meals
with the family
 Cable and satellite TV
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Poverty
 Public transportation
 More families owning
multiple cars
 Obese parents making it
easier for their kids to be
obese
 Teenage dieting fads and
eating disorders
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It’s probably a combination of them
all
 Heart
Disease
 Cancer
 Type II Diabetes
 Arthritis
 Sleep Apnea
 Depression
 Gall Stones
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Reduces the risk of dying prematurely.
Reduces the risk of dying from heart disease.
Reduces the risk of developing diabetes.
Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure.
Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already
have high blood pressure.
Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer.
Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety.
Helps control weight.
Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and
joints.
Helps older adults become stronger and better able
to move about without falling.
Promotes psychological well-being.
 Gold’s
gym
 School PE classes
 Recreational building
 Schools (junior highs/high schools/colleges)
 Parks (Skate or regular)
 Team Sports
 Hiking=Mountains
 Why
is it important to warm up and cool
down?
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Avoid injuries
Stretching feels good
 Find
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what works for you
Alone or with a friend
Hard strenuous workout or easy workout
Frequency
Type of workout
Time
Varieties
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Snowboarding, running, biking, skating, bball,
gymnastics, football, etc.