Chapter OneLooking Good - Feeling Good

Success does not mean being the best, but doing your best.

Objectives

Why is physical fitness a personal matter?

How do some people neglect their health by choosing not to participate in physical activity?

What are the primary health risk factors and which ones may be controlled?

What benefits are gained by exercising?

What is the relationship between wellness and personal fitness?

What is a personal fitness program (PFP)?

Chapter 1 Value

Information in this chapter will help you understand the importance of being committed to the objective of becoming physically active and healthy. A clear understanding of personal fitness programs and their positive impact on students’ lives is presented, and the case is made that this could be the most important class students take in high school.

To summarize the findings of the United States Surgeon General’s Report, one’s involvement in physical activity could be a matter of life or death.

Vocabulary

the body’s inability to regulate sugar metabolism

interest lasts for a short time then lose enthusiasm and stop

interest in something lasts a long time

the newspapers, magazines, television, and radio

able to carry out daily tasks without undue fatigue, handle emergency situations, and possess sufficient energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits

factors associated with disease, disability, and premature death

diabetes—

fad—

trend—

media—

physical fitness—

health risk factors—

More Vocabulary

Vocabulary

lack of physical activity and exercise

excessive deposits of fat on the body

a waxy, fat-like substance found in animal tissue

the way one sees oneself physically

term used to describe someone’s commitment to live a healthy and active lifestyle

a plan designed to help you select programs activities to improve your lifestyle

inactivity—

obesity—

cholesterol—

body image—

Vocabulary

wellness—

personal fitnessprogram—

Personal Fitness - A Personal Matter

Objective

Try not to compare self with others

Attitude is important

Keep an open mind about fitness

Try your best - give 100%

Physical Fitness Is a Trend

Gaining popularity in the last 15 years

Trend — interest in something lasts a long time

Fad — interest lasts for a short time then lose enthusiasm and stop

Vocabulary

Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity

Everyone can improve quality of life through a lifetime of physical activity

Reduces risk of dying from some of the leading causes of death

What Affects Your AttitudeToward Physical Fitness?

Lack of athletic ability

Past experience on fitness tests

Past experience in sports

Heredity

Media

Objectives

Vocabulary

What Is Physical Fitness?

Ability to carry out daily tasks without undue fatigue

Ability to handle emergency situations

Possession of sufficient energy to enjoy leisure time pursuits

Objectives

Vocabulary

Primary Health Risk Factors

I can control

Inactivity

Obesity

High blood pressure

High level cholesterol

Stress & tension

Smoking

I cannot control

Gender

Heredity

Age

Objectives Vocabulary

Contributing Health Risk Factor

Diabetes — inability of the body to produce or use insulin

High levels of glucose in blood lead to heart or blood vessel disease

Control with diet, weight control, exercise, and drug therapy

Vocabulary

Benefits of Exercise

Improved appearance

Improved body image

Improved self-control

More enjoyment of life

Objectives

Vocabulary

Benefits of Exercise

Improved health

Increased muscular strength & endurance

Increased energy level

Improved physical performance

Objectives

Benefits of Exercise

Increased success in school or job

Help cope with stress

Sleep better

Increased life expectancy

Objectives

Wellness

Term used to describe someone’s commitment to live a healthy and active lifestyle. It encompasses mental, physical, environmental, spiritual, emotional, and social health.

Mental Fitness Emotional Fitness Environmental Fitness Social Fitness Spiritual Fitness

Vocabulary

Pre-Assessment Considerations

Height Weight Resting pulse Previous involvement in physical activity Current fitness level Current health Past medical history

PAR-Q

Answer PAR-Q questions honestly to determine if you should check with your doctor before you increase your physical activity.

Personal Fitness Plan (PFP)

A plan designed to help you select programs and activities to improve your lifestyle.

Vocabulary

Record Progress toward Goal

Summary

Physical fitness is personal.

Physical fitness is a trend.

Many factors affect your attitude toward personal fitness.

Certain risk factors affect your health but can be reduced through personal fitness.

Exercise has many benefits in all aspects of life.

Objectives

Why is physical fitness a personal matter?

Why do some people neglect their health by choosing not to participate in physical activity?

What is physical fitness?

What are the primary health risk factors and which ones may be controlled?

What benefits are gained by exercising?

Study Question

True or false

Setting up a personal physical fitness program may provide both physical and mental benefits.

True

Study Question

A person does not need to be an athlete to be very healthy and physically active.

True

Study Question

Physical fitness deals with 5 factors: cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

True

Study Question

True or false

Improving your physical fitness level has nothing to do with your energy level.

False

Study Question

True or false Taking control of their bodies and lifestyles

may help people experience less stress and depression.

True

Study QuestionRisk Factor Checklist

I Can Control

I Cannot Control

Inactivity Obesity High Blood Pressure

High Level Cholesterol

Stress and Tension

Smoking Sex of Individual

Heredity Age Answer