Physical Fitness Activity: Introduction

Introduction

Exercise must be performed regularly throughout life to achieve the benefits of physical fitness, wellness, and disease prevention. Maintaining a regular program of good health behavior, exercise, and healthy dietary practices to achieve wellness requires motivation and a lifetime commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Activate Prior Knowledge

"Physical activity is something you do. Physical fitness is something you acquire, a characteristic or an attribute one can achieve by being physically active. And exercise is structured and tends to have fitness as its goal" -Anonymous

DoDEA Physical Education Standards

Standard 1: Individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills.

Standard 2: Individual applies knowledge related to movement and fitness concepts.

Standard 3: Individual develops social skills through movement.

Standard 4: Individual develops personal skills, identifies personal benefits of movement, and chooses to engage in physical activity.

Note: The New National Physical Education Standards are adopted from SHAPE America.

Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you will:

Describe the five health-related components of fitness
Identify the six skill-related components of fitness
Explain the principles of overload, progression, specificity, reversibility, individuality, and recovery
Describe how much physical activity is recommended for optimal health and wellness

Guiding Questions

What is the difference between exercise and physical activity?
Why is cardio respiratory endurance such an important component of physical fitness?

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