Health Class 9 th Grade Chapter 3 All

Health Class – 9 th Grade Chapter 3: All Lessons Lindsey Farah Kristen Sario Julie Saul Haley Toltzis

Healthy vs. Unhealthy … You Decide!

The Need to be FIT … n n Obesity is rising in teens. Physical fitness helps to obtain optimal health.

Why Should You GET MOVING?

Obesity Trends

Obesity n n n 9 million (16%) young people are overweight … about 30% of young women in the US wear a size 14 or bigger. The more TV a child watched the less she exercised and the more likely she was to be either overweight or obese.

Fast Food n n n Average daily caloric intake of young boy = 1952 calories Average daily caloric intake of young boy who consumes 1 -2 fast food meals / week = 2192 calories Average daily caloric intake of young boy who consumes 3+ fast food meals / week = 2752 calories

Physical fitness?

What is Physical Fitness? n Ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands

Components of Physical Fitness n n n Body composition Flexibility Muscular strength Muscular endurance Cardiorespiratory endurance

Components of Physical Fitness Tests Measurements Examples

Body Composition n Measuring body composition

Flexibility n Stretches

Muscular Endurance vs. Muscular Strength n n Endurance tests Importance of abdominal strength n Lift, push, jump n Strength tests

Cardiorespiratory Endurance n n n Examples Tests Target heart rate n n n 220 – age = MHR x. 6 = 60% MHR x. 8 = 80%

Benefits of Physical Fitness n Physical Health n Mental Health n Social Health

Physical Health n n Reduces disease Increases energy Improves posture Weight management

Mental Health n n n Stress Relief Controls Depression Positive Self-esteem / Body image

Social Health n n n Builds self-confidence Promotes interaction with others Develops positive relationships

How can YOU be physically fit? Discuss!!