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Chapter 3

Lifestyle Physical Activity

+Vocabulary

CDC

FITT

NASPE

PCPFS

Pedometer

+Lifestyle Physical Activity?

Level 1 of Physical Activity Pyramid

Most common form of physical activity for adults

Can be done by anyone including walking to school, working in the yard.

Moderate – meaning equal in intensity to brisk walking – rather than light or vigorous. Sports such as bowling and golf and fishing.

+What is the FITT Formula?

F stands for frequency, which is how often you should be active, or the number of days you should take part in physical activity each week.

I stands for intensity, which is how hard you should exercise.

T stands for time, which is how long you should do your daily activities, or how many minutes you should be active each day.

T stands for type, what type of exercise will you be doing?

+NASPE

National Association for Sport and Physical Activity Indicates that youth need at

least 60 minutes and up to several hours of physical activity each day.

+CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A U.S. government

agency charged with protecting the health of citizens.

Also recommends 60 minutes of activity for youth.

+Physical Activity Guidelines for Teens

Recommends that teens get both moderate and vigorous activity on a regular basis.

Should make up half of your total physical activity each day.

+FITT formula for

Lifestyle Physical Activity Frequency = Perform lifestyle P.A on all, or most days of the week.

(Teens – minimum of 5 days per week.)

Intensity = Moderate; equal to brisk walking. Heart Rate goes up a bit.

Time = At least 30 minutes per day.

Type = Lifestyle and other moderate physical activities.

+Pedometer

A computerized device that counts every step you take.

An average person should take 10,000 steps per day, equivalent to 5 miles.

PCPFS = President’s Council of Physical Fitness & Sports. A program meant to

encourage people to be active every day by providing a way to record their activity and by offering awards for those who are active over a six-week period.

+Lifestyle Activity Improves Health & Wellness

Helps keep fat levels in the blood low, helps blood pressure stay at healthy levels, and helps maintain healthy body weight.

Resist common diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Improve wellness, allowing you to function effectively in daily living and that you feel and look your best.

Easy to perform as part of your normal daily life.

+Vocabulary

Friction

+Biomechanical Principles: Friction

To produce movement, some friction often is necessary.

A force caused by one surface rubbing against another.

Slipping/Gripping