Physical Fitness – Chapter 11

1. Physical Fitness – Chapter 11 6th Grade Physical Fitness Lesson

2. Vocabulary • Fitness • Capability of the body of distrusting inhaled oxygen to muscle tissue during increased physical effort. • Effort • This concept defines how the body moves. It consists of three components: time (faster or slower), force (harder or softer), and flow (bound or free).

3. What is Physical Fitness? Physical Fitness is the ability to do daily physical activities without becoming short of breath, sore, or very tired.

4. Strength, Endurance, Flexibility, Body Composition Four Parts of Physical Fitness

5. Strength The amount of force muscles apply when they are used. Endurance The ability to do activities for more than a few minutes.

6. Flexibility The ability to bend and twist joints easily. Body Composition Compares the weight of your fat to the weight of your muscles, bones and joints.

7. Physical Benefits of Exercise • Muscles become stronger. • Heart and Lungs improve • Your stretch around your joints get better. • Coordination improves • Body will burn more fat.

8. Emotional and Social benefits Physical Fitness Improve Fitness Manage your weight Work on social skills and make friends Improve self esteem Learn teamwork Learn leadership

9. Active Living • In groups of four • Make a list of as many activities or sports you can think of. • Section a poster paper into three sections: STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, FLEXIBILITY • Put each activity or sport into the proper section.

10. Vocabulary • Flexibility • The elasticity of muscles and connective tissue, which determines the range of motion of joints. • Goal • Aim: something that somebody wants to achieve. A predetermined plan of action.

11. Fitness Goal A goal to improve your physical fitness. Choose activities that will help you meet your goals. Set goals that are reasonable. Set numerous short-term goals to meet your long-term goal.

12. The F.I.T.T. Principle F – Frequency Is how often you exercise. The more you exercise, the more your fitness can improve. I – Intensity Is how hard you work out. When you increase intensity, your body works harder. T -- Time Is how long you work out. T – Type The type of exercise you are doing. Can be cardiovascular or strength training.

13. Injury

14. Warning Signs of an Injury Sharp Pain – Hurt when touched or used Swelling – Starts right after injury happens. Bruises – May bruise right after injury or show up days later. Muscle Soreness is not an injury, but makes you feel uncomfortable the day after a hard exercise and usually goes away the next time you exercise.

15. First Aid For Injury (R.I.C.E) R – Rest Stop playing, rest keeps the injury from getting worse. C – Compression Wrap the injury with an elastic bandage. Keeps injured area from moving. I – Ice Put ice or a cold pack on the injury to reduce swelling and pain. E -- Elevation Raise the injured body part to reduce swelling.

16. Vocabulary • Muscular Endurance • The ability to contract your muscles repeatedly without excessive fatigue • Muscular Strength • The maximal force that you can exert when you contract your muscles.

17. Strain A muscle or tendon that has been stretched too far or torn Sprain An injury that happens when a joint is twisted suddenly & the ligaments in the joint are stretched too far or torn. Fracture Is a cracked or broken bone.

18. Avoiding Injury While Exercising Warm up – Any activity you do to get your body ready for exercise. Increase heart rate. Cool-down – Any activity that helps your body return to the way it was before exercising. Stretching – Any activity that loosens the muscles and increases flexibility. Safety Equipment – Equipment that helps prevent injury.

19. Vocabulary • Personal Fitness • The result of a way of life that includes living and active lifestyle, maintaining good or better levels of physical fitness, consuming a healthy diet, and practicing good health behaviors throughout life.