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Physical Activity for Optimal Health and Fitness

Physical Activity for Optimal Health and Fitness. Module B Lesson 1 Grade 11 Active Healthy Lifestyles. Plato (427–347 BCE). “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.”.

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Physical Activity for Optimal Health and Fitness

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  1. Physical Activity for Optimal Health and Fitness Module B Lesson 1 Grade 11 Active Healthy Lifestyles

  2. Plato (427–347 BCE) • “Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.”

  3. Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise • On a paper answer these questions. • What makes or would make being physically active or exercising fun for you? • List as many benefits of physical activity and exercise as you can. • Discuss and sort the identified benefits into three categories: fitness, health, and mental-emotional benefits.

  4. Fitness Benefits of Physical Activity • Increases the body’s capacity and efficiency for work • Reduces the risk of injury and disease • Positively affects body composition • Increased muscle and bone mass, decreased fat mass • Increased demands on the cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, skeletal and nervous systems • Adapt to consistent and progressive increases in the level of work intensity • Results in greater efficiency and increased ability to perform work

  5. Noticeable Changes from Physical Activity • Increased heart and circulatory function and endurance • Increased muscular strength • Increased muscular endurance • Increased bone strength • Increased joint range of motion or flexibility • Increased physical work capacity • Improved body composition

  6. Health Benefits of Physical Activity • Physical activity and exercise have a systemic effect • Cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, skeletal, and nervous systems • Endocrine (hormonal responses) and immune (ability to defend against infection) systems

  7. Risk Reducing (Disease) • Heart attack or heart disease • Second heart attack • Stroke • Colon, lung, breast, prostate, and many other cancers • High cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) • High blood pressure (hypertension) • Abnormal blood sugar levels • Type 2 diabetes • Osteoporosis (reduced bone density) • Pain • Arthritis and total hip or knee replacements • Depression and anxiety • Sleep apnea

  8. Other Benefits • Improved pain tolerance • Improved self-esteem • Improved immune system • Better posture and balance • Decreased incidence of unintended falls • Greater energy • Improved sleeping habits • Faster recovery from injury or surgery • Increased high-density lipoproteins (HDL, or the “good” cholesterol) • Increased potential to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight by burning calories • Improved work capacity • Improved nervous system (better neurons)

  9. Mental-Emotional Benefits • Develop social skills • Develop physical skills which contribute to self-efficacy • Develop a sense of belonging • Develop family relationships • Achieve academically in school • Prevent or control risky behaviours • Develop increased self-discipline, greater self-esteem, and a healthier body image • Increase opportunities to take on leadership roles, deal with adversity, and develop the ability to manage time

  10. Benefits for Different Age Groups • On paper: • Identify at least 5 common physical activities/sports for your age group • Share list of common physical activities/sports • Select the top 5 physical activities/sports for a given age group • Identify the key health and fitness benefits of each of the top 5 physical activities/sports as it relates to a given age group • Identify the physical activities/sports that could have the greatest health and fitness benefits for a specific age group • Identify the common physical activities/sports that could have the greatest health and fitness benefits among the three age groups. (Children, Adolescents, and Adults)

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