PEH Lesson 2 - Health Enhancing Physical Activity

Health

defined as physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and as a resource for living a full life.

Health

It refers not only to the absence of disease, but the ability to recover and bounce back from illness and other problems.

Physical Activity

bodily movement produced by alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles that results in increased energy.

Physical Activity

any form of bodily movement that uses up energy.

Four domains of Physical activities

• Occupational

• Domestic

• Transportation

• Leisure time

Occupational

these are work-related activities such as climbing the stairs or lifting objects.

Domestic

these are activities done at home such as household chores.

Transportation

these are activities for traveling or for commuting examples Time of transportation related activities are walking and cycling

Leisure Time

these are activities for recreation examples of such activities are sports, exercise, and hobbies

Wellness

is an active, lifelong process of becoming aware of your choices and making decisions that will help you to live a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Factors that influence Health

• Lifestyle

• Heredity

• Environment

• Socio-Economic conditions

Lifestyle

it means 'the way people live'. It includes culture, behavior and also habits like smoking and alcoholism.

Heredity

Genes determine the health of an individual from the moment of conception. The genetic makeup cannot be altered.

Environment

has a direct influence on the physical, mental and social well being of an individual

Socio-Economic Conditions

include income, education, nutrition, employment and housing

Environment

genetic origin

Some diseases like diabetes and mental retardation have

Fitness

Is a general state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.

Components of Fitness

• Health-Related Components

• Skill-Related Components

Health-Related Components

those factors that are related to how well the systems of your body work.

Skill-Related Components

those aspects of fitness which form the basis for successful sport or activity participation.

Health Related Fitness Components

• Cardiorespiratory Endurance

• Muscular Endurance

• Muscular Strength

• Flexibility

• Body Composition

Skill Related Fitness Components

• Agility

• Balance

• Coordination

• Reaction Time

• Speed

• Power

Cardiorespiratory Endurance (CRE)

the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to muscles for an extended period of time

Muscular endurance

ability of the muscles to work continuously or repetitively for a long period of time.

Muscular strength

the muscle’s ability to produce effort or perform work.

Flexibility

the ability to move a body part to a full range of motion at a joint

Body Composition

is the ratio of body fat to lean body mass (including water, bones, muscles and connective tissues)

Agility

The ability to move from one direction to another in a quick manner.

Balance

The ability of the body to sustain stability

Coordination

The ability of the body to move with synchronization.

Reaction Time

The ability of the body to respond to a stimulus

Speed

The ability of the body to move quickly from one point to another.

Power

The ability of the body to use maximum strength quickly

Power

It is the combination of speed and strength.

Physical Activity Barriers

• Lack of time

• Social Influence

• Lack of energy

• Lack of motivation

• Fear of injury

• Lack of skill

• Lack of resources

• Weather conditions/Travel/Vacation