Fitness 101 - Benefits of Physical Fitness

Intro to Fitness

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this lesson:

• You will be able to define what being physically fit means.

• You will be able to explain the physical benefits of exercise.

• You will be able to explain the mental benefits of exercise.

Poll

Which of the following is most true about you?

• I love exercising and do it all the time.

• I try to exercise when I can, but it might not be enough.

• I exercise regularly, but I do not like exercising.

• I do not exercise regularly because I do not want to.

• I do not exercise regularly but I want to.

Multiple Select

What are the benefits of physical activity?

• Improve overall health

• Manage stresses

• Increase risk of disease

• Build and improves muscles

• Maximize energy level

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is physical benefit of being physically active?

• Metabolism rate increased
• Improved heart efficiency 
• Faster injury recovery
• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Exercise increases the number of capillaries in the body

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of activity and respond to physical demands is known as

• exercise

• physical activity

• physical fitness

• cardiorespiratory fitness

Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Multiple Choice

Exercise boosts your brain's ability to function.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Exercise improves your mood.

• True

• False

Open Ended

Why do you exercise?