Physical Activity and Fitness PDF
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This document provides an overview of physical activity, highlighting its benefits and how it contributes to overall well-being. It touches on aspects such as weight management, reducing stress, and improving sleep quality. The document also discusses the impact of physical activity on reducing the risk of various health issues.
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WHAT IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY? Anything that gets you moving BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY? Helps people achieve and maintain a healthy weight Reduces feelings of stress, anxiety & depression Builds and maintains healthy bones, muscles & joints Boosts energy level...
WHAT IS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY? Anything that gets you moving BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY? Helps people achieve and maintain a healthy weight Reduces feelings of stress, anxiety & depression Builds and maintains healthy bones, muscles & joints Boosts energy level Improves quality of sleep PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REDUCES THE RISK OF: Dying from heart disease or stroke. Developing high blood pressure, cholesterol & diabetes. Developing obesity. Developing osteoporosis. FINDING BALANCE Calories in Foods > Calories Used = WEIGHT GAIN Calories in Foods < Calories Used = WEIGHT LOSS Calories in Foods = Calories Used = WEIGHT CONTROL EXERCISE IS IMPORTANT... WHY I don’t have enough time DON’T I get bored!! WE DO IT? The gym is so intimidating I don’t like it I am too tired I don’t know what I need to take good care of my to do family PHYSICAL FITNESS It is a combination of health fitness and body fitness. HEALTH-RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS: 1. Body Composition 2. Cardiovascular Endurance 3. Flexibility 4. Muscular Endurance 5. Muscular Strength SPECIFIC COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS 1. Agility 2. Balance 3. Coordination 4. Endurance 5. Flexibility 6. Organic Vigor 7. Power 8. Speed 9. Strength
