A CASE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

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A CASE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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NOT SO FUN FACT
9 OUT OF 10 STUDENTS WHO LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL
INACTIVE REMAIN INACTIVE FOR THE REST OF THEIR
LIVES
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THINK ABOUT IT

• MODERN TECHNOLOGIES HAVE REPLACED EVERDAY
  ACTIVITIES THAT FORMERLY KEPT OUR BODIES MOVING

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AUTOMOBILE
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COMPUTER
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TELEVISION
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DRIVE THROUGH CAR WASHES
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MOVING SIDEWALKS
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GOLF CARTS
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VIDEO GAMES
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LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN U.S. 1900 - TODAY
1900 TODAY

• PNEUMONIA
• TUBERCULOSIS
• GASTROENTERITIS
• INFLUENZA

• HEART DISEASE
• STROKE
• CANCER
• ACCIDENTS

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Scary Fact

• This generation is the first that is not expected
  to outlive their parents.

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THINK ABOUT IT

• Why is Fitness Important?

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THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH TODAY IS DIRECTLY
RELATED TO AN INACTIVE LIFESTYLE
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THINK ABOUT IT..

• FITNESS IS NOT A DESTINATION
• FITNESS IS A ROAD TRIP AND AN ONGOING STATE OF
  HEALTH.

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THINK ABOUT IT

• What are the barriers to physical
• activity and a healthy lifestyle?
• How can you overcome these barriers?

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• What students say are their biggest barriers

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NO TIME
Barrier 1
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HOWEVER.

• ESTABLISH PRIORITIES
• UTILIZE YOUR FITNESS CLASS
• MANAGE TIME WISELY

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DONT LIKE TO SWEAT
Barrier 2
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HOWEVER

• SWEATING IS A NATURAL BODILY FUNCTION
• IT IS YOUR BODYS WAY OF COOLING ITSELF
• NATURAL BIPRODUCT OF EXERCISE
• WASTE REMOVAL SYSTEM
• IMPROVES COMPLEXION

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DONT KNOW HOW
Barrier 3
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WE WILL GIVE YOU THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS
HOWEVER
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EXERCISE IS NOT FOR ME
Barrier 4
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HOWEVER

• EXERCISE REQUIRES NO SPECIAL COORDINATION
• YOU COMPETE ONLY AGAINST YOURSELF
• EXERCISE IS FOR EVERYONE
• YOU DONT HAVE TO BE AN ATHLETE

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Barrier 5
UNCOMFORTABLE IT HURTS
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HOWEVER

• EXERCISE DONE PROPERLY DOESNT HURT
• SAFETY IS OUR 1 PRIORITY

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ARE YOU THRIVING OR SURVIVING?
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BESIDES IMPROVED APPEARANCE, REGULAR EXERCISE HAS
MANY BENEFITS. LOOK AT WHAT AWAITS YOU
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SLEEP BETTER
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CONCENTRATE BETTER
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IMPROVED SELF ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE
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IMPROVED RESPIRATION
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IMPROVED CARDIAC OUTPUT
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IMPROVED MUSCULAR STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE
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INCREASED BONE DENSITY
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IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY
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IMPROVED BODY COMPOSITION
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Healthy For Life

• How does a positive attitude towards physical
  activity promote a healthy lifestyle?