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

Physical Fitness – Chapter 11

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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).

Click icon to add picture What is Physical Fitness?

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

Strength, Endurance, Flexibility, Body Composition

Four Parts of Physical Fitness

StrengthThe amount of force muscles

apply when they are used.

EnduranceThe ability to do activities for

more than a few minutes.

FlexibilityThe ability to bend and twist

joints easily.

Body Composition

Compares the weight of your fat to the weight of your

muscles, bones and joints.

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.

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

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.

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.

Fitness GoalA 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.

The F.I.T.T. PrincipleF – FrequencyIs how often you exercise. The more you exercise, the more your fitness can improve.I – IntensityIs how hard you work out. When you increase intensity, your body works harder.T -- TimeIs how long you work out.T – TypeThe type of exercise you are doing. Can be cardiovascular or strength training.

Injury

Warning Signs of an Injury

Sharp Pain – Hurt when touched or usedSwelling – 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.

Click icon to add pictureR – RestStop playing,

rest keeps the injury from

getting worse.

C – CompressionWrap 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 -- ElevationRaise the injured

body part to reduce swelling.

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First Aid For Injury (R.I.C.E)

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.

StrainA muscle or tendon

that has been stretched too far or

torn

SprainAn injury that happens when a joint is twisted

suddenly & the ligaments in the joint

are stretched too far or torn.

FractureIs a cracked or broken

bone.

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.

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.