Physical activity includes any body movement that uses energy and can be categorized as light, moderate, or vigorous. The document recommends getting at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day for some health benefits, but that 60 minutes is much better. It also outlines the five elements of physical fitness: muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

1. Physical Activity

2. What is Physical Activity?
• Any body movement that uses energy.
• We talk about Physical Fitness in 3 categories.
▫ Light
▫ Moderate
▫ Vigorous
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B.
C.

3. Light
Light House work
Walking
Organizing
Brushing hair
Brushing teeth
basketball
Moderate
Hiking
Dancing
Golfing
Stretching
Light Weights
Vigorous
Running
Jogging
Swimming
Heavy yard work
Full court

4. How much Physical Activity do we
need?
• 30 minutes for some health benefits
• 60 minutes is much much better for you.
Bit by bit or
ALL at once

5. Elements of physical fitness
Categories of Physical Fitness
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Cardiovascular Endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition

6. Muscular Strength
• The maximum amount of force applied in one
repetition.

7. Muscular Endurance
• The ability of a muscle to contract over and over
or stay contracted for a long period of time.

8. Cardiovascular Endurance
The ability for the heart to pump blood to the body
to deliver oxygen.

9. Flexibility
The ability of a joint to move through a wide range
of motion.

10. Body Composition
• The proportion of body fat to the whole mass of
a person.

11. Benefits
Self Esteem
Energy
Less injuries
Strong bones, muscles and joints
Better posture
Flexibility
Reduced depression and anxiety
Better blood pressure

12. Strategies
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Music
Friends
Support
Plan
Fun/Sports
Recreation