Foundations of Personal Fitness

Chapter One, Lesson OnePhysical Activity, Exercise

and Health

Welcome to Foundations of Personal Fitness!

You will learn the ABC’s of total personal fitnessAny BodyCan

Challenges concerning your personal fitnessAssessing your level of physical fitness

and progress Making changes in personal habitsTaking responsibility for planning,

developing, and maintaining a healthy active life-style

Designing a physical fitness activity that you can use now and for the rest of your life

What is Physical Activity?

What is Exercise?

Any movement that works the larger musclesof the body, such as arm, leg and back muscles.

Physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, and that results in improvements in fitness.

Physical activity can take several forms:It may be recreational, as in the case

of sports, dancing, swimming, weight training, and other leisure-time activities.

It may be incidental, such as doing household chores, working at a part-time job, or volunteering for a neighborhood cleanup program.

Why are Physical Activity and Exercise Important?

Regular physical activity and exercise help keep your body physically fit.

Physical fitness – the body’s ability to carry out daily tasks and still have reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands.

To achieve total or personal fitness a person should try to:Maintain acceptable levels of physical fitnessParticipate in regular physical activityEat nutritious foodsSleep 8 to 9 hours each nightHave regular medical checkupsMaintain and appropriate weightAvoid harmful substances, such as tobacco,

alcohol, and other drugs.

Health Triangle1. Physical Health

Increased energy level Better heart/lung functioning Improved coordination

2. Mental/Emotional Health Think more clearly and concentrate Increase in self-esteem

3. Social Health Develop and maintain relationships Work well as a part of a group

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Wellness

Health vs. Wellness

HealthCombination of

physical, mental/emotional and social well-being.

WellnessTotal health in all

three areas

Physical Activity vs. InactivityFunctional Health Sedentary LifestyleThe ability to maintain

high levels of health and wellness by reducing your risks of developing health problems.

Physical activity is one way to maintain your functional health

Physically INACTIVE lifestyle

At a high risk for PROBLEMSHeart disease High blood pressureStrokeDiabetesCertain forms of caner