1. Health=Power!!!!!!
I. A small intro of the human body(T’Keyah)
II. Diet(Chris)
a. Definition of “Diet”/Why we eat
b. Nutrients/Vitamins and Minerals that the body needs
i. Sources of these things
ii. The effects of getting too many or too few vitamins/minerals
c. Precautions of certain foods/drinks
i. Sweets
ii. Red meat/Pork
iii. Non home meals
1. Take out
2. Restaurants
3. Fast food
iv. Energy drinks/Caffeine
d. Junk food!
i. Why junk food is considered junk
1. Additives and artificial ingredients which =Bad
2. Excess amounts of vitamins and minerals
3. Serving sizes vs How much we eat
e. Calories
i. What are calories/Why do we need them
ii. Calorie intake
1. Based on daily activity/Physical movement
2. Based on your size
f. Overeating/Under eating
i. The dangers of it
1. Lack/excess of vitamins
2. Body breakdown that can happen
g. Drugs=Bad!
i. Certain drugs kill cells in the body
ii. Certain drugs can over stimulate the body and make it overwork
III. Physical Fitness(Cornelius)
a. Definition of “Physical Fitness”
b. Why physical fitness is good for us/what it does for the body
i. Weight Control (which eliminates many health problems)
ii. Stronger muscles
iii. Stronger bones
iv. Better skin
v. Less stress/Better mood
vi. Better immune system
2. vii. Strengthens organs
viii. Better sleep
ix. The list goes on………..
c. Limits of physical fitness
IV. Moving on the field(Pat)
a. Warming up/Starting out the day
i. Start out slow and work yourself up
ii. Eat breakfast!
b. How to eat
i. Good food vs Bad food
ii. Make sure that you eat enough to keep yourself going
c. Avoiding injury/Basic precautions
i. Stay hydrated!
1. Water vs “Other stuff”
ii. Take breaks
1. If you feel too tired
2. If the heat is getting to you
3. If any medical conditions come up
4. If you find any other valid reasons
iii. Energize yourself!/Snack on!
d. Knowing your limits/We want you to work but don’t kill yourself
i. If your not used to exercise don’t try to push yourself
ii. The body has to adapt/Build up to certain task
1. Give yourself time to do this
iii. Don’t overdo it/We’re human beings not roman gods