Download Physical Fitness for Life

What are some of the benefits of
being physically fit?
~ Heart and lungs are stronger
~ Cholesterol level is kept within a healthy range
~ Good ratio of muscle mass to fat mass is maintained.
~ Metabolic rate is increased.
~ More calories are burned
because of an increase
in muscle mass.
How can being physically
fit help you mentally?
~ Regular exercise has positive
effects on feelings of
depression and anxiety.
~Can reduce your stress level
and help you sleep better.
~ Endorphines are released
which give you a feeling of
wellness and happiness.
How can being physically
fit help you socially?
~ Being physically fit helps
increase self esteem
~ Higher self-esteem usually
results in people being
more social.
~ Working out or playing a
sport gives you an
opportunity to interact
with others you normally
wouldn’t.
Physical fitness
activities are
classified
into 5
components…
the ability of your heart, blood
vessels, lungs and blood to deliver
oxygen and nutrients to all of
your body’s cells while you are
being physically active.
refers to the ratio of
lean body tissue (muscle)
to body-fat tissue.
the ability of the joints
to move through their
full range of motion.
The amount of force that a
muscle can apply in a
given contraction.
the ability of the muscle
to keep working over
a period of time.
Why is a lifetime of
physical activity so important?
By beginning good habits in
your early years and making
a commitment to lifelong
activity, you can delay or
even prevent some of the
chronic diseases associated
with growing older.
What does getting FITT mean?
= FREQUENCY
= INTENSITY
= TIME
= TYPE
What are
some
common
sport related
injuries?
What is a concussion?
• A concussion is a minor traumatic brain
injury that may occur when the head hits an
object, or a moving object strikes the head.
• It can affect how the brain works for a
while.
• A concussion can lead to a bad headache,
changes in alertness, or loss of consciousness.
What is a fracture? a crack or a break
in a bone.
Simple fracture,
the skin is unbroken
Compound fracture,
the skin is broken and
the bone may stick out
from the skin.
What is a dislocation?
An injury in which a bone
has been forced out of its
normal position in a joint
What is a
SPRAIN?
An injury in which
ligaments are
stretched or torn.
What is a
STRAIN?
An injury in which
muscles or tendons are
stretched or torn, also
known as a pulled muscle.
A pulled muscle feels stiff and can be
difficult--and painful--to move. The muscle
itself will feel hard.
Describe the RICE technique
for treating a joint, muscle
or bone injury.
R = rest
I = ice
C = compression
E = elevate
What can you do to avoid
sport related injuries?
warm up and cool down
stretch
avoid dehydration
choose the correct
equipment and clothing
avoid overuse of injury
Other
Injuries and
Treatment
What are the 3
types of
BURNS and
how do you
treat them?
Burns that affect the
outer layer of the skin
and look pink are
1st degree burns.
Treatment:
• Apply cold water
• Take OTC pain
reliever if needed
Burns that extend into the inner
layer and are red,
swollen and blistered are
2nd degree
burns.
Treatment:
• Apply cool water or ointment,
• Apply sterile dressing,
• Take OTC pain reliever if needed
The most serious burns
involve all layers of the skin
and cause permanent tissue
damage are
3rd degree burns.
Treatment:
• cover with a clean dry
cloth
• treat for shock
• seek medical attention
Do you treat chemical burns
the same way you would treat
a thermal burn?
NO, for chemical burns
contact the
Poison Control Center,
water may activate the
chemical so
check before treating.
How do you define Wound?
A wound is a
break in the
soft tissue of
the body.
How do you care for
a minor wound?
• Wash your hands and
put on gloves, if you
have them.
• Wash the wound with
soap and water.
• Cover the wound with a
clean, sterile dressing.
Open wounds result in
External Bleeding
A closed wound
does not break the
skin and can result in
Internal bleeding
Can you tell if a person is
bleeding internally?
What might some of
the signs be?
Only if it is near
the surface of
the skin.
What is Hyperthermia?
A condition in which
the body’s internal
temperature is
higher than normal.
The 2 most common forms of hyperthermia
are heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Exhaustion:
Warning that the body
is becoming to hot.
*symptoms: cold, moist skin, headache,
thirsty, nauseous
*treatment: cool body down by putting
victim in a cool place and offer fluids such as
water or fruit juice.
Heat Stroke:
the body loses its ability to
cool itself by sweating because
the victim has become
dehydrated.
*symptoms: hot dry skin, headache, nausea,
extreme fatigue
*treatment: get help immediately – life
threatening
Hypothermia:
the internal body
temperature becomes
dangerously low because the
body loses heat faster than it
can generate heat.
*symptoms: stiff muscles, shivering, weakness, dizziness,
cold skin
*treatment: get shelter, remove wet clothes, wrap
person in blankets or towels
Frostbite:
The body tissue
becomes frozen
*symptom: change in skin color to white or
gray, feels numb
*treatment: warm affected body part, do not
rub.