Foundations%20of%20Personal%20Fitness

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What You Will Do

• Identify appropriate clothing for your personal
  fitness program.
• Demonstrate the basics of choosing appropriate,
  nonskid footwear.
• Explain how to reduce your risk of
  activity-related injury.

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Terms to Know

• pronation
• supination

• toe box

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Safety Gear and Clothing

• It is important to choose clothing and safety
  equipment that are suited to the particular
  activity or exercise you will be doing.

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Clothing

• Choose clothing that is appropriate to the
  activity. Here are some examples

• Aerobic dance
• Choose material that is not too tight and allows
  comfortable movement.
• Rugged activity
• Durable fabric is best for activities such as
  rock climbing.
• Outdoor activity
• Consider fabrics that are wind and
  water-resistant if necessary.
• Proper fit is a major consideration.

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Footwear

• Always choose a nonskid shoe to significantly
  reduce risk for injury.
• When shopping for footwear, think about the
  activities you will be doing. There are many
  different types of footwear, and many are
  designed for a particular activity or sport.

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Footwear
Pronation The normal motion of the foot as you
walk or run, from the outside of the heel
striking the ground through the normal inward
roll of the foot. Supination The normal outward
roll of the foot as it hits the ground.

• There are two main factors to consider when
  shopping for shoes

• Pronation

• Supination

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Footwear

• A roomy toe box will allow proper circulation in
  your feet during activity.

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Safety Equipment
If you participate in an activity such as
bicycling, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding,
or inline skating, you should always wear
protective equipment. Statistics show that the
likelihood of head injury is reduced 85 when a
helmet is worn.
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Safety Equipment
Other safety considerations include
Take extra care around pedestrians and vehicles.
Always control your speed.
Pay close attention to the pavement for holes and
obstructions.
If you do fall, prepare your body for the blow by
curling up into a ball and rolling as you hit the
ground.
Replace your helmet if it is damaged.
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Lesson 3 Review
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
1. Vocabulary Pronation is the normal motion of
the foot as you walk or run. Supination is the
normal outward roll of the foot.
2. Recall A helmet protects against head injury.

1. Vocabulary Define pronation and supination.
2. Recall Give two reasons for wearing a safety
   helmet while skateboarding, cycling, and
   snowboarding.

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