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Lifestyle Physical Activity?
Level 1 of Physical Activity Pyramid
Most common form of physical activity for
adults
Can be done by anyone including walking
to school, working in the yard.
Moderate – meaning equal in intensity to
brisk walking – rather than light or
vigorous. Sports such as bowling and golf
and fishing.
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What is the FITT Formula?
F stands for frequency, which is how often you should be
active, or the number of days you should take part in physical
activity each week.
I stands for intensity, which is how hard you should exercise.
T stands for time, which is how long you should do your daily
activities, or how many minutes you should be active each day.
T stands for type, what type of exercise will you be doing?
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NASPE
National Association for Sport
and Physical Activity
Indicates that youth need at least
60 minutes and up to several
hours of physical activity each
day.
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CDC
Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
A U.S. government
agency charged with
protecting the health of
citizens.
Also recommends 60
minutes of activity for
youth.
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Physical Activity Guidelines for
Teens
Recommends that teens
get both moderate and
vigorous activity on a
regular basis.
Should make up half of
your total physical activity
each day.
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FITT formula for
Lifestyle Physical Activity
Frequency = Perform lifestyle P.A on all, or most days of the week. (Teens
– minimum of 5 days per week.)
Intensity = Moderate; equal to brisk walking. Heart Rate goes up a bit.
Time = At least 30 minutes per day.
Type = Lifestyle and other moderate physical activities.
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Pedometer
A computerized device that
counts every step you take.
An average person should
take 10,000 steps per
day, equivalent to 5 miles.
PCPFS = President’s Council
of Physical Fitness & Sports.
A program meant to encourage
people to be active every day
by providing a way to record
their activity and by offering
awards for those who are
active over a six-week period.
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Lifestyle Activity Improves Health &
Wellness
Helps keep fat levels in the
blood low, helps blood
pressure stay at healthy
levels, and helps maintain
healthy body weight.
Resist common diseases
such as heart
disease, diabetes and cancer.
Improve wellness, allowing
you to function effectively in
daily living and that you feel
and look your best.
Easy to perform as part of
your normal daily life.
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Biomechanical Principles: Friction
To produce
movement, some friction
often is necessary.
A force caused by one
surface rubbing against
another.
Slipping/Gripping
