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A CASE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

9 out of 10 inactive high school students remain inactive for life. This article discusses the barriers to physical activity and provides strategies to overcome them. Discover the benefits of regular exercise and how a positive attitude can promote a healthy lifestyle.

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A CASE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

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  1. A CASE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

  2. NOT SO FUN FACT 9 OUT OF 10 STUDENTS WHO LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL INACTIVE REMAIN INACTIVE FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES

  3. MODERN TECHNOLOGIES HAVE REPLACED EVERDAY ACTIVITIES THAT FORMERLY KEPT OUR BODIES MOVING THINK ABOUT IT …

  4. AUTOMOBILE

  5. COMPUTER

  6. TELEVISION

  7. DRIVE THROUGH CAR WASHES

  8. MOVING SIDEWALKS

  9. GOLF CARTS

  10. VIDEO GAMES

  11. PNEUMONIA TUBERCULOSIS GASTROENTERITIS INFLUENZA HEART DISEASE STROKE CANCER ACCIDENTS LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN U.S. 1900 - TODAY 1900TODAY

  12. Scary Fact This generation is the first that is not expected to outlive their parents.

  13. THINK ABOUT IT Why is Fitness Important?

  14. THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH TODAY IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO AN INACTIVE LIFESTYLE

  15. THINK ABOUT IT….. FITNESS IS NOT A “DESTINATION” FITNESS IS A “ROAD TRIP” AND AN ONGOING STATE OF HEALTH.

  16. THINK ABOUT IT What are the barriers to physical activity and a healthy lifestyle? How can you overcome these barriers?

  17. What students say are their biggest barriers…

  18. NO TIME Barrier #1

  19. HOWEVER…. • ESTABLISH PRIORITIES • UTILIZE YOUR FITNESS CLASS • MANAGE TIME WISELY

  20. DON’T LIKE TO SWEAT Barrier #2

  21. HOWEVER… • SWEATING IS A NATURAL BODILY FUNCTION • IT IS YOUR BODYS WAY OF COOLING ITSELF • NATURAL BIPRODUCT OF EXERCISE • WASTE REMOVAL SYSTEM • IMPROVES COMPLEXION

  22. DON’T KNOWHOW Barrier #3

  23. WE WILL GIVE YOU THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS HOWEVER…

  24. EXERCISE IS NOT FOR ME Barrier # 4

  25. HOWEVER… • EXERCISE REQUIRES NO SPECIAL COORDINATION • YOU COMPETE ONLY AGAINST YOURSELF • EXERCISE IS FOR EVERYONE • YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AN ATHLETE

  26. Barrier # 5 UNCOMFORTABLE; IT HURTS

  27. HOWEVER… • EXERCISE DONE PROPERLY DOESN’T HURT • SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY

  28. ARE YOU THRIVING OR SURVIVING?

  29. BESIDES IMPROVED APPEARANCE, REGULAR EXERCISE HAS MANY BENEFITS. LOOK AT WHAT AWAITS YOU:

  30. SLEEP BETTER

  31. CONCENTRATE BETTER

  32. IMPROVED SELF ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE

  33. IMPROVED RESPIRATION

  34. IMPROVED CARDIAC OUTPUT

  35. IMPROVED MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE

  36. INCREASED BONE DENSITY

  37. IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY

  38. IMPROVED BODY COMPOSITION

  39. Healthy For Life • How does a positive attitude towards physical activity promote a healthy lifestyle?

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