Fitness Unit: Lesson 1A

Fitness Unit: Lesson 1

Benefits of Physical Activity

Fitness Quote

What does this quote mean to you?

Physical Activity -

is any kind of movement that causes the body to use energy.

Multiple Choice

What picture shows someone being physically active?

Do you participate in regular physical activities?

Yes? No? It is never too late to start!

Poll

Which of the following physical activities have you done in the past 7 days?

Health experts recommend that teens get 60 minutes of physical activity everyday.

It can be done all at once with an hour of physical activity or it can be 10 to 15 minute burst of moderate to vigorous activity throughout the day. (activities that get your heart beating fast)

There are many healthy benefits to participating daily physical activities and exercise.

Mr. Raley will play a short video for the class to watch.

Then we will come back to your Quizizz presentation to answer the questions on the next few slides.

Multiple Choice

Which one of the pictures shows a positive or good emotional benefit of being physically activity?

Multiple Choice

Yes or No: When you play or do any kind of physical activity it helps keep you healthy and strong.

Living a life of physical activity leads to improved physical fitness.

What is physical fitness?

Definition: Physical fitness is the ability to handle everyday physical work and play without becoming tired. It can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases like...

• diabetes

• obesity

• heart disease

Multiple Choice

Choose the picture that shows one of the good benefits of being physically fit.

Your physical, mental/emotional and social health all benefit when you are physically active and fit.

• Physical benefits: strengths and tones your muscles, strengthens your heart and lungs and builds strong bones. You will have more energy for school and other activities. It also helps you to maintain a healthy weight.

• Mental/Emotional benefits: you sleep better, concentrate longer in school, you handle stress better, and get along better with others.

• Social benefits: involves others which is a great way to make friends, and you learn to work well with others.

Componets of Fitness

Next class we will start to learn about the different parts that make up fitness.