Title: Physical Activity and Skills-Related Fitness
1Physical Activityand Skills-Related Fitness
- Jeannie Coffey
- Justin McNulty
- Jacqueline Geller
2Chapter 4 Physical Activity
- Lesson 1 Physical Activity and Skills-Related
Fitness - Target Group Eighth Graders
3What 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
4Lifestyle 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.
5Sports Activities (3 Types)
- Individual Sports
- Partner/Team Sports
- Nature Sports
6Individual 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.
7Partner/Team Sports
- Activities carried out with a partner or a team.
- Examples tennis, racquetball, basketball
8Nature Sports
- Activities in which there is some interaction
with one of the elements of nature. - Examples Surfing, rock climbing
9Skills-Related Fitness(6 Measures)
- Speed
- Reaction Time
- Power
- Agility
- Balance
- Coordination
10Agility
- The ability to control the bodys movements and
to change the bodys direction and position
quickly.
11Balance
- The ability to remain upright either while
standing still or moving.
12Coordination
- The ability to use two or more body parts
together well, or to use the senses along with
body parts.
13Speed
- The ability to move a distance or complete a body
movement in a short period of time.
14Reaction Time
- The rate of movement once a person realizes the
need to move.
15Power
- The ability to use force with great speed.
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16How Do I Measure My Fitness Skills?
17Agility 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.
18Side 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
19Agility 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
20Agility 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
21Balance 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.
22Body 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
23Body 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.
24Body 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.
25Body 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.
26Total 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
27Coordination 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.
28Stick 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.)
29Coordination 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
30Speed 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.
31Short 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
32Speed 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
33Speed 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
34Reaction 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.
35Yardstick 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.
36Reaction 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
37Power 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.
38Standing 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
39Power Scoring (Male)
- More than 87 Excellent
- 80-86 Good
- 70-79 Fair
- Less than 70 Needs Improvement
40Power Scoring (Female)
- More than 74 Excellent
- 66-73 Good
- 58-65 Fair
- Less than 58 Needs Improvement
41Developing 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!
42The End