Physical Activity

​The Benefits of Physical Activity

Physical Activity, Fitness, & Exercise​

Any kind of movement that uses up energy. Includes exercise, sports​, household chores, and daily tasks like walking, cooking, and brushing teeth

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​Physical Activity

Open Ended

What are some other examples of physical activity that you do? Give at least 2 examples.

The ability to handle the physical demands of everyday life ​without becoming too tired, too fast.

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BEING "IN-SHAPE"​

Physical Fitness

A planned and organized session of physical activity that you do to maintain or improve your physical fitness.

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​FREQUENCY, INTENSITY, TIME, TYPE

​Exercise

​Exercise vs. Physical Fitness

Multiple Choice

Ashley goes to the gym and walks on the treadmill for 20 minutes at a speed of 3.5mph. This is an example of what type of physical activity?

• PHYSICAL FITNESS

• SPORTS

• EXERCISE

​Benefits of Physical Activity

• Reduce stress

• Feel accomplished

• Positive body-image

• Boost self-esteem

• Strengthen heart, lungs, and bones

• Manage weight​

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• Increase muscle strength & flexibility

• Improve sleep

• Lower risk of disease or infection

• Meet new people

• Enjoy a better quality of life

Poll

How important is physical activity to you?

• Very important

• Somewhat important

• Not important at all

• I'm not sure

Multiple Select

Which is a better choice of physical activity? Choose all that apply.

• Riding the bus

• Walking to school

• Riding a bike

• Taking the stairs

It is recommended that students participate in 20-30 minutes of e​xercise 3-5 days each week.​

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How much exercise do you need?

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Intense exercise that requires little oxygen but uses quick bursts of energy in a short time

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Ex: sprinting, gymnastics​

Anaerobic (little oxygen)

Rhythmic, nonstop, moderate-to-hard activity that requires much oxygen and works the heart over longer periods of time.

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Ex: running, swimming, dancing​

​Aerobic (much oxygen)

​Aerobic vs Anaerobic Exercise

Open Ended

Would you describe yourself as physically fit? If yes, tell me how you plan to stay fit. If no, tell me what you can do to become more physically fit.

**Use 2 or more sentences**