Chapter OneLooking Good - Feeling Good

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

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 & which ones may be controlled?

What benefits are gained by exercising?

Vocabularythe body’s inability to regulate sugar metabolism.

interest last 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

inactivity--

obesity--

cholesterol--

body image--

Vocabulary

Personal Fitness - A Personal Matter

Try not to compare self with others

Attitude is important

Keep an open mind about fitness

Try your best - give 100%

Objective

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

MediaObjectives

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 pursuitsObjectives

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 ExerciseImproved 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

Record Progress Toward Goal

Evaluate Goals

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