CHAPTER 12 LESSON 1 Benefits of Physical Activity

BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY • BIG IDEA: Being physically active benefits your total health in a variety of ways.

BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY • Vocabulary: • • Physical Activity Physical Fitness Exercise Sedentary

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND YOUR HEALTH • Physical activity benefits all aspects of your health. • Physical activity includes all kinds of activities that you do every day. • Any form of movement that causes your body to use energy. • Teens should try for at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS • Being active on a regular basis improves your physical fitness. • Physical fitness is the ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands. • All kinds of physical activity- not just exercise- will improve your health. • Exercise is purposeful activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, and that improves or maintains physical fitness.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS • Strengthens your muscles and bones. • Boosts your energy level. • Improves your posture. • Helps you maintain a healthy weight. • Reduces your risk of many serious diseases.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL BENEFITS • Stress Relief • Mood Enhancement • Improved Self-Esteem • Better Sleep

• Spend time with friends SOCIAL BENEFITS • Make new friends • Develop skills to improve your relationships • Increase self-esteem • Give you confidence • Manage stress • Taking part in sports can teach teamwork and sportsmanship

RISK OF BEING INACTIVE • An inactive lifestyle puts you at risk for a variety of health problems. • Being sedentary all the time puts you at risk for a variety of health problems. • Sedentary is involving little physical activity.

RISKS OF BEING INACTIVE • Health problems that may result from being sedentary: • • Unhealthful weight gain and obesity Cardiovascular disease Type 2 diabetes Certain types of cancer Asthma and other breathing problems Osteoporosis Psychological problems Premature death

MAKING TIME FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY • Instead of this… • Taking the elevator • Using a snowblower • Getting a ride to a friend’s house • Using a shopping cart • Taking the car through a car wash • Playing video or computer games • • Try this… Taking the stairs Shoveling snow Walking, skating, or riding your bike • Carrying your groceries to car • Washing the car by hand • Playing basketball, soccer, or tennis

MAKING TIME FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY • By turning off the TV and getting out of the house for a little exercise, you can reduce your risk of health problems.