Skill Related Fitness & Safety

dislocation

• a condition in which bones move out of their normal positions

• a type of fracture where the bone breaks into multiple pieces

• a condition where joints become inflamed and painful

• a temporary loss of consciousness due to a head injury

mouth guards

• used to protect teeth in lacrosse, ice hockey, football, wrestling, boxing, and kickboxing

• used to enhance performance in swimming and diving

• used to prevent jaw injuries in basketball and soccer

• used to improve breathing during running and cycling

speed

• enables you to move quickly

• is a measure of distance

• is the opposite of slow

• is a type of energy

skill related fitness

• The ability to perform daily tasks with ease

• The kind of fitness a person needs to successfully perform a sport or leisure activity

• A measure of cardiovascular endurance

• The strength required to lift heavy weights

F in FITT

• Frequency - HOW OFTEN you will engage in physical activity

• Flexibility - The ability to move joints through their full range of motion

• Fitness - The overall health and well-being of an individual

• Fatigue - The state of being extremely tired after physical activity

Why are cooldowns important?

• They help to improve flexibility and range of motion.

• A cooldown is important after physical activity to help your heart rate return to a normal, lower level.

• They are necessary to prevent muscle soreness after exercise.

• Cooldowns are only important for professional athletes.

T and FITT

• Choosing activities you enjoy helps set you up for success when trying to achieve your goals.

• The FITT principle stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.

• Cardio activities are the only way to achieve fitness goals.

• Muscle strength activities are not effective for overall health.

demonstrating coordination

• combining physical movements easily and gracefully, like when jumping rope, dancing, and riding a bike

• performing tasks without any physical effort

• moving in a straight line without any turns

• executing movements at a slow and steady pace

T in FITT

• Time - HOW LONG you will exercise (one hour? 30 minutes?)

• Type - The kind of exercise you will do

• Intensity - How hard you will exercise

• Frequency - How often you will exercise

demonstrating balance

• hopping on one foot, riding a skateboard, and holding a position in gymnastics

• running a marathon, swimming laps, and cycling

• lifting weights, doing push-ups, and sit-ups

• playing chess, solving puzzles, and reading books