Physical Activity and Skills-Related Fitness

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Physical Activityand Skills-Related Fitness

• Jeannie Coffey
• Justin McNulty
• Jacqueline Geller

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Chapter 4 Physical Activity

• Lesson 1 Physical Activity and Skills-Related
  Fitness
• Target Group Eighth Graders

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What is Physical Activity?

• Any form of movement whether purposeful (as in
  exercise and sports/recreation) or incidental (as
  when carrying out domestic chores) that provides
  varying amounts of exercise and benefits to ones
  overall health and fitness.
• 2 main classes of physical activity
• Lifestyle Activities
• Sports Activities

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Lifestyle Activities

• Forms of physical activity that are a normal part
  of your daily routine or recreation and that
  promote good health throughout a lifetime
• Examples climbing the stairs to class, walking
  home from school, etc.

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Sports Activities (3 Types)

• Individual Sports
• Partner/Team Sports
• Nature Sports

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Individual Sports

• Skills-oriented activities that you can do by
  your self. Many individual sports are also
  called lifetime sports because they are more
  likely than team sports to become part of a
  persons routine over time.
• Examples swimming, bicycling, golfing, etc.

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Partner/Team Sports

• Activities carried out with a partner or a team.
• Examples tennis, racquetball, basketball

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Nature Sports

• Activities in which there is some interaction
  with one of the elements of nature.
• Examples Surfing, rock climbing

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Skills-Related Fitness(6 Measures)

• Speed
• Reaction Time
• Power

• Agility
• Balance
• Coordination

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Agility

• The ability to control the bodys movements and
  to change the bodys direction and position
  quickly.

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Balance

• The ability to remain upright either while
  standing still or moving.

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Coordination

• The ability to use two or more body parts
  together well, or to use the senses along with
  body parts.

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Speed

• The ability to move a distance or complete a body
  movement in a short period of time.

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Reaction Time

• The rate of movement once a person realizes the
  need to move.

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Power

• The ability to use force with great speed.

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How Do I Measure My Fitness Skills?
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Agility Side Shuttle

• Prepare for the test by placing five lines of
  masking tape on the floor, about three feet
  apart.
• Start with your feet outside the first line
• Then slide back, until your other foot passes
  over the first line. Only one foot should cross
  the outside lines.

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Side Shuttle Continued

• Repeat, sliding across back as many times as you
  can in ten seconds. Keep track of your slides.
• Freeze in place when your partner yells stop.
  Count one point for each line you crossed

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Agility Scoring (Males)

• Here are the scores to rate your agility
• 31 or more Excellent
• 26-30 Good
• 19-25 Fair
• Less than 19 Needs Improvement

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Agility Scoring (Females)

• Here are the scores to rate your agility
• 28 or more Excellent
• 24-27 Good
• 15-23 Fair
• Less than 15 Needs Improvement

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Balance Body Balance Part I

• You will need a yardlong piece of wood that is
  1-inch square.
• Place the stick flat on the floor. Stand so that
  the balls of both feet are on the stick and both
  heels are on the floor.

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Body Balance Part I Continued

• Raise both heels off the floor while keeping your
  balance on the stick for 15 seconds. Have a
  partner time you. Keeping your arms straight out
  and focusing on an immovable point in front of
  you will help you balance. Place your heels back
  on the floor.
• Repeat this step

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Body Balance Part I Scoring

• Score two points if you could balance for fifteen
  seconds on your first try.
• Score one point if you could balance for fifteen
  seconds on your second try.
• If you were successful both times, your score is
  three.

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Body Balance Part II

• Stand on the stick with your foot running
  lengthwise on it. Use the foot you would balance
  on when you kick a ball.
• Bring your other foot off the floor and balance
  for ten seconds. Then rise on your toes and
  balance for another ten seconds.

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Body Balance Part II Scoring

• Score one point if you balanced for ten seconds
  before rising on your toes.
• Score one point if you balanced for ten seconds
  on your toes.
• Score a bonus point if you were able to maintain
  your balance for both.

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Total Balance Scoring

• To rate your balance, add your scores from Parts
  I and II.
• 6 Excellent
• 5 Good
• 3 or 4 Fair
• Less than 3 Needs Improvement

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Coordination Stick Toss and Catch

• This test requires three thin sticks or dowels,
  each one to two feet long.
• Hold two sticks out in front of you, one in each
  hand. Have a partner place the third stick
  across the two you are holding.

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Stick Toss and Catch Continued

• Toss the top stick in the air, causing it to make
  a ½ turn. Then catch it with the sticks in your
  hand.
• Repeat, tossing the stick five times each to the
  right and left (for a total of ten tries.)

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Coordination Scoring

• Score one point for each time you caught the
  stick.
• 9-10 Excellent
• 7-8 Good
• 5 or 6 Fair
• Less than 4 Needs Improvement

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Speed Short Sprint

• You will need a partner with a stopwatch and a
  yardstick.
• Start off a few steps behind a starting line.
• When your partner signals you to go, begin
  running as fast as you can. As your feet pass
  the starting line, your partner will begin timing
  you.

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Short Sprint Continued

• Your partner will yell stop exactly three
  seconds later, then mark the spot where you were.
  Slow down gradually to a stop.
• Measure how far you ran from the starting line

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Speed Scoring (Males)

• Your score is the distance you covered in the
  three seconds after crossing the finish line.
• 24 or more Excellent
• 21-23 Good
• 16-20 Fair
• Less than 16 Needs Improvement

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Speed Scoring (Females)

• Your score is the distance you covered in the
  three seconds after crossing the finish line.
• 22 or more Excellent
• 19-21 Good
• 15-18 Fair
• Less than 15 Needs Improvement

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Reaction Time Yardstick Drop

• You will need a yardstick
• Have a partner hold the top of the yardstick (at
  1) between the thumb and index finger.
• Place your hand LOOSELY around the yardstick at
  24do not touch it! Allow your arm to rest on
  the edge of a table.

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Yardstick Drop Continued

• Be alert and focus on the stick. Your partner
  will drop the stick without warning. Catch the
  yardstick as soon as you can.

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Reaction Time Scoring

• Your score is the inch marked on the yardstick
  where you caught it.
• More than 21 Excellent
• 19-21 Good
• 14-18 Fair
• Less than 14 Needs Improvement

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Power Standing Long Jump

• Make a starting line on the floor.
• Begin by standing behind the line.
• Use your arms to swing your-self forward, and
  jump as far as you can. Do not hop or run before
  you jump, and keep both feet together.

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Standing Long Jump Continued

• Have a partner measure to find the distance from
  the starting line to the spot in which you
  landed.
• Measure to the spot closest to the starting line
  where any body part touched the floor

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Power Scoring (Male)

• More than 87 Excellent
• 80-86 Good
• 70-79 Fair
• Less than 70 Needs Improvement

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Power Scoring (Female)

• More than 74 Excellent
• 66-73 Good
• 58-65 Fair
• Less than 58 Needs Improvement

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Developing A Fitness Plan

• Physical activity can help you build a healthier
  lifestyle.
• Develop and follow a one week fitness plan in
  which you utilize and enhance the six fitness
  skill.
• Discover how much more confident you feel about
  your skills after only one week!

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The End