Chapter 12

Physical Activity and Fitness

Lesson 1

 Benefits of Physical Activity

Physical Activity and Your Health

 What would you do to improve your health?

 Most important step to take is living a
physically active life
 Physical Activity-any form of movement that
causes your body to use energy.
 Benefits every system in your body and
mental/emotional and social health.
Physical Benefits
 Being active on a regular basis improves physical fitness-
ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve
energy to respond to unexpected demands.
 Muscles and bones can be strengthened depending on activity
along with boosting energy level, improving posture.
 Exercise- purposeful physical activity that is planned, structured,
and repetitive and that improves or maintains physical fitness.
 All physical activity will improve health
 Helps maintain healthy weight and reduce risk of disease
Mental and Emotional Benefits

 Physical activity has a positive effect on

mental and emotional health
 Stress Relief
 Mood Enhancement
 Better Sleep
 Improved Self-Esteem
Social Benefits
 Physical activity is a great way to make friends
(sports, activities, etc.)
 Being active as part of group may motivate you to
stick with your fitness program.
 Helps in improving skills such as team work and
sportsmanship.
 Increased self-esteem aids in self-confidence when
meeting new people and dealing with situations.
 Helps manage stress since it’s not building up and
will not have a negative impact on relationships.
Risks of Being Inactive
 Sedentary- involving little physical activity
 May spend time watching TV, playing video games, computer
 Teens should aim for 60 min. of activity daily
 Being sedentary all the time poses risks for :
 Unhealthful weight gain

 Type 2 diabetes

 Certain types of cancer

 Asthma and other breathing problems

 Osteoporosis

 Osteoarthritis

 Psychological problems

 Premature death
Making Time for Physical Activity

 May be hard to find 60 min a day for physical

activity.
 Can have same benefits from shorter periods
of activity spread throughout the course of a
day
Journal

 For the next week, keep a daily log of both

physical activity and sedentary activity and
the amount of time spent on both. Assess
your entries and discuss how you can replace
sedentary activity with physical activity.
Homework

 What might influence some teens to choose a

sedentary lifestyle? Suggest ways to
encourage these teens to become more
physically active. Hand in next class.