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Title: 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.

4
Exercise
  • a type of physical activity
  • done for the purpose of getting fit

5
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. __________

9
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
H
A personal philosophy that emphasizes health can
lead to behaviors that promote it.
E
Everyone can benefit from healthy lifestyles
regardless of age or current health status.
L
Healthy behaviors are most effective when
practiced for a lifetime.
P
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.
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