Advanced Math & Science Academy HEALTH CURRICULUM Topic #5.   Physical Activity and Fitness

DO NOW:   Try to estimate the number of hours you spend each week:

• In sports activities, including practice
• Being active outside of sports
• Watching television

ACTIVITY AND INACTIVITY

• What problems do you think result from too little activity?
• Is there such a thing as too much activity?
• How do you determine what is the right amount?

PROPER EXERCISE

• Too little exercise
• Too much exercise; overexertion
• Fit your style

REST AND SLEEP

• Why do we need sleep?
• What happens if we get too little sleep?
• What happens if we get too much sleep?

PERSONAL HYGIENE   Why is it important?

PHYSICAL FITNESS

• Strength
• Endurance
• Flexibility
• Body composition
• Training F.I.T.
  • Frequency
  • Intensity
  • Time
• Aerobic versus anaerobic exercise

TYPES OF SPORTS

• Competetive versus noncompetetive
• Individual versus team
• Youth versus life-long

WEIGHT TRAINING: strength versus body-building

AVOIDING SPORTS INJURIES

• Warm up; cool down
• Stretch
• Don't go too fast or over-exert
• Improve your form (e.g., correct lifting)
• Take breaks when needed
• Keep up liquid intake
• Dress appropriately
• Use safety equipment
• Do not exercise alone

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT / DISCUSS WITH PARENTS Am I physically active enough? How can I get more active?
What is the right activity for me?
Am I exercising appropriately?

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

• Massachusetts Comprehensive Curriculum Framework: Health Education.
• List of health-related web sites.

LIST OF HEALTH TOPICS

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