An Introduction To Fitness

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Nutrition and Exercise Physiology
1340 Introduction to Exercise and Fitness
An Introduction to Fitness
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Physical activity a priority lifestyle that
impacts health, wellness and fitness
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Physical Activity

• umbrella term
• any _____ muscle movement
• inclusion of sports, dance, etc.

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Exercise

• a type of physical activity
• done for the purpose of getting fit

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Physical Fitness

• the bodys ability to function efficiently and
  effectively
• ______-_____________ state of being
• not the same as physical health and wellness
• a state of being

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Types of Fitness




Health-related fitness
Skill-related fitness
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Health-related Fitness

1. cardiovascular endurance
2. _______ _________
3. muscular strength
4. __________
5. body composition

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Skill-related Fitness

1. agility
2. ________
3. coordination
4. ____________
5. power
6. __________

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Needs for Fitness

• effective work
• ____ ______
• face emergencies
• _________ _______
• value of fitness
• look good
• ____ ____
• enjoy life
• be healthy

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Who is the fittest?
A
B
C
D
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Value of Fitness Assessments

• to indicate areas needed for improvement in
  health or performance
• to provide baseline marker to track progress in
  exercise programs
• to promote personal knowledge about skills and
  abilities

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The HELP PhilosophyThe basis for a healthy
lifestyle
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A personal philosophy that emphasizes health can
lead to behaviors that promote it.
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Everyone can benefit from healthy lifestyles
regardless of age or current health status.
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Healthy behaviors are most effective when
practiced for a lifetime.
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Healthy lifestyles should be based on personal
needs and interests.
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Course GoalTo climb the stairway to health and
wellness
INDEPENDENCE
self-management
temporary health and wellness
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Process vs. Product
We have more control over the process than the
product.

• Process deals with lifestyles and behaviors.
• Activity is a process.

• Fitness, wellness and health are products.

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Something to think about...

• The new way of thinking
• not thinking about competition, unrealistic
  comparisons
• What do I have a realistic chance to be?
• How can I modify my behaviors?
• Moderation is the key!
• Do things that are good for me!

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• I dont want to try to be someone else. I want to
  be the best I can be and select lifestyle habits
  that help me be the best I can.