PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR LIFEFOR LIFE

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY(BENEFITS vs RISKS)

INJURIES

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFEPHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFEPHYSICAL ACTIVITY

form of movement that causes your body to use energyforms of physical activity improve your physical fitness

PHYSICAL FITNESSability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFEPHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFEBENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

PHYSICAL HEALTHCardiovascular SystemRespiratory SystemNervous System

MENTAL / EMOTIONAL HEALTHappearance / self-confidencereduces mental fatiguemore productive

SOCIAL HEALTHopportunity to interact with othersmanage stressful situations in relationships

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFEPHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFERISKS OF INACTIVITY

SEDENTARY LIFESTYLESway of life that involves little physical activityexamples: watching tv, playing video games, working on computer rather than being physically active

NEGATIVE EFFECTSunhealthy weight gaincardiovascular diseasediabetesincreased risk of osteoporosisreduced ability to handle stressdecreased opportunities to meet and form friendships with active people

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFEPHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFEINACTIVITY FACTS IN TEENS

CDC findingsmore than 1 in 3 teens (35%) do not participate regularly in vigorous physical activity (that is, for at least 20 minutes for 3 times a week)regular participation in vigorous physical activity declines significantly during the teen years, from 73% of 9th graders to 61% of 12 gradersonly 29% of teens attend a daily physical education class – a serious decline from 42% in 1991

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFEPHYSICAL ACTIVITY for LIFEAPPROACHES TO EVERYDAY LIFE

TAKE THE STAIRS not the elevator or escalatorPLAY A SPORT not video gamesWALK, SKATE OR RIDE BIKES not in a carCARRY THE GROCERIES not push them OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES not inside nappingWASH THE CAR YOURSELF not at a full serve business

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INJURIESINJURIES

With any activity that involves movement, there is always a risk of accident or injuryThe risk increases . . .

when someone is not in good physical conditionnot properly warmed upnot properly cooled downattempting physical activities beyond your level of ability

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INJURIESINJURIES

WEATHER RELATED RISKSTemperatureWind / Wind Chill FactorHumidityAir Pollution / Air QualityUltraviolet IndexesTornado WarningsThunderstorm WarningsFlash FloodsBlizzards

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INJURIESINJURIES

HOT WEATHER RISKS2 MAJOR CONCERNS

dehydrationpoor air quality

OVEREXERTIONover working the body

HEAT CRAMPSmuscle spasms that result from loss of large amounts of salt and water through perspiration

HEAT STROKECondition in which the body loses the ability to rid itself of excessive heat through perspiration

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INJURIESINJURIES

COLD WEATHER RISKS3 layershat

70% of body’s heat is lost through the head

add / remove layers to adjust to heatFROSTBITE

condition that results when the body tissues become frozen

HYPOTHERMIAcondition in which body temperature becomes dangerously low

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INJURIESINJURIES

MINOR INJURIESmuscle crampstrainsprain

TREATMENTR – rest (avoid using muscle/joint)I – ice (first 72 hours; 20 on 20 off)C – compress (light pressure)E – elevation (raising affect limb above heart)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INJURIESINJURIES

MAJOR INJURIESfracture / dislocationtendonitisconcussions