Physical Education

SMART GOALS:

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time frame

RICE in first aid:
Rest
Ice
Compress
Elevate

Cardiovascular fitness

means you have:

• strong heart (seen in a slow pulse rate, strong heart doesn’t beat fast)

• large lung capacity

• lower blood pressure

• ability to exercise for long without running out of breath

exercises to improve cardiovascular fitness:

• walking

• cycling

• dancing

• swimming

Muscular strength

-muscular strength and power is the ability of your muscles to exert force during an activity-

if you have muscular strength you have:

• strong muscles and tendons

• increased metabolism

• good posture

• fewer injuries

activities to improve muscular strength:

• life weights

• shot put

Endurance

-endurance is the ability to exercise for a long time without getting tires-

• you need muscular strength and cardiovascular fitness for endurance

activities to increase endurance:

• running

• jogging

• swimming

• cycling

Flexibility

-Flexibility is the ability to move your joints and use your muscles through their full range of motion.

Benefits of flexibility

• increases range of motion

• prevents and reduces muscle soreness

• increases your speed

• improves circulation

activities to improve flexibility:

• stretching

• swimming

• yoga exercises

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