Physical Activity For Life

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Physical Activity For Life
Chapter 4 Day 1
Created by T. Stivers Schindewolf Intermediate
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Make a list of the physical activities in which
you participate on a regular basis. Then, add
three others you would like to try.
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What is physical activity ?
any form of movement that causes your body to use
energy
Benefits?
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Physical fitness -
Be Physically Fit!

• You can complete daily tasks easily and have
  enough reserve energy to handle unexpected
  demands.

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Being physically fit
Strengthens you Physically Mentally/Emotionally
Socially
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Physically

• Makes body stronger
• Increases your energy
• Improves posture
• Reduce chronic fatigue and stiffness
• Strengthens muscles and bones
• Reduces risk of other diseases
• Positively effects most body systems such as

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Cardiovascular System Strengthens the heart
muscle allowing it to pumpblood more efficiently
and send fuel oxygen throughout bodyIncludes
heart, lungs blood vessels
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Respiratory System You can breathe larger
amounts of air and breathing muscles dont tire
as quickly
Central Nervous system (CNS) helps you to
respond more quickly to stimuli improving
reaction time
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Mental, Emotional Social Benefits

• Builds self confidence
• More alert
• Better focus
• Interaction with others
• Develops team attitude
• Teaches you stress management
• Develops friendships