Dr. Matt Webster The Benefits of Physical Activity from Childhood to Adulthood I. Introduction A. There are 35% of human beings in the world that are obese or overweight. In fact, a study at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Columbia University, says that obesity is the cause of 20% of deaths among women and 15% of men B. Regular exercise as a child improves immunity, reduces stress, regulates body weight, reduces heart problems and many other chronic diseases as you enter adulthood. II. Being physically active is the foundation to being physically and mentally fit, which leads to a healthy and balanced life. A. Physical Benefits of Exercising 1. When you exercise you increase physical activity and muscle cells respire more than they do when the body is at rest. So, when a person is exercising on a regular basis the blood is being pumped faster and the lungs are becoming stronger which increase endurance. – (Jones, 2017) 2. Regular cardiovascular exercise, such as jogging supports the health of the circulatory system and improves circulation. You can increase your mental functions by going running as it boost blood flow to the brain and it helps it receive oxygen and nutrients. (cosmopolitan.com) 3. A strength exercise is any activity that makes your muscles work harder than usual. This increases our muscles strength, size, power, and endurance. –(NAS.com) B. Health Benefits of Exercising Dr. Matt Webster 1. Weight loss is a major outcome of exercise, meaning when you exercise you burn calories and body fat. One of the most popular ways to lose body fat is aerobic exercise or what you may know as cardio. – (Healthline/Nutrients.edu) 2. Children who are constantly exercising and being active are more likely to have a healthier adulthood. Since children are less likely to develop chronic diseases, being active as an adolescent helps prevent those diseases from forming as an adult. – (Physical Activity Guidelines, Page 47) 3. Simple exercise such as just walking can increase life expectancy by several years. Studies show that obese participants who did moderate exercise for 150 minutes a week lived an average of 2.7 to 3.4 years longer, than those who didn’t. – cite the source (Byline Manual,2012) C. Psychological Benefits of Exercising 1. Exercise and other physical activity produce endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that act as natural pain killers and also improve the ability to sleep, which in turn reduces stress. - (adda.edu) 2. Regular exercise release brain chemicals key for memory, concentration and mental sharpness. It helps maintain healthy blood pressure, and weight, improves energy, lifts mood, lowers stress, and anxiety, and keeps the heart healthy. – (Harvard University) 3. As a person begins to successfully achieve increasingly more demanding physical task their self-confidence will rise. -(sharecare.com) III. ...

1. Dr. Matt Webster
The Benefits of Physical Activity from Childhood to Adulthood
I. Introduction
A. There are 35% of human beings in the world that are obese
or overweight. In fact,
a study at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Columbia
University, says
that obesity is the cause of 20% of deaths among women and
15% of men
B. Regular exercise as a child improves immunity, reduces
stress, regulates body
weight, reduces heart problems and many other chronic diseases
as you enter
adulthood.
II. Being physically active is the foundation to being physically
and mentally fit, which
leads to a healthy and balanced life.
A. Physical Benefits of Exercising

2. 1. When you exercise you increase physical activity and muscle
cells respire
more than they do when the body is at rest. So, when a person is
exercising on a regular basis the blood is being pumped faster
and the
lungs are becoming stronger which increase endurance. –
(Jones, 2017)
2. Regular cardiovascular exercise, such as jogging supports the
health of the
circulatory system and improves circulation. You can increase
your mental
functions by going running as it boost blood flow to the brain
and it helps
it receive oxygen and nutrients. (cosmopolitan.com)
3. A strength exercise is any activity that makes your muscles
work harder
than usual. This increases our muscles strength, size, power,
and
endurance. –(NAS.com)
B. Health Benefits of Exercising
Dr. Matt Webster

3. 1. Weight loss is a major outcome of exercise, meaning when
you exercise
you burn calories and body fat. One of the most popular ways to
lose body
fat is aerobic exercise or what you may know as cardio. –
(Healthline/Nutrients.edu)
2. Children who are constantly exercising and being active are
more likely to
have a healthier adulthood. Since children are less likely to
develop
chronic diseases, being active as an adolescent helps prevent
those
diseases from forming as an adult. – (Physical Activity
Guidelines, Page
47)
3. Simple exercise such as just walking can increase life
expectancy by
several years. Studies show that obese participants who did
moderate
exercise for 150 minutes a week lived an average of 2.7 to 3.4
years
longer, than those who didn’t. – cite the source (Byline
Manual,2012)

4. C. Psychological Benefits of Exercising
1. Exercise and other physical activity produce endorphins,
which are
chemicals in the brain that act as natural pain killers and also
improve the
ability to sleep, which in turn reduces stress. - (adda.edu)
2. Regular exercise release brain chemicals key for memory,
concentration
and mental sharpness. It helps maintain healthy blood pressure,
and
weight, improves energy, lifts mood, lowers stress, and anxiety,
and keeps
the heart healthy. – (Harvard University)
3. As a person begins to successfully achieve increasingly more
demanding
physical task their self-confidence will rise. -(sharecare.com)
III. Conclusion
Dr. Matt Webster
A. Being physically active is the foundation to being physically
and mentally fit,

5. which leads to a healthy and balanced life.
B. People who exercise regularly tend to do so because it gives
them an enormous
sense of well-being. They feel more energetic throughout the
day, sleep better at
night, have sharper memories, and feel more relaxed and
positive about
themselves and their lives. And it’s also powerful medicine for
many common
mental health challenges.
C. When you exercise, you feel better about yourself because
you are fit or your
getting fit and you feel that you have accomplished something
that was hard to
strive for. The benefits of physical activity is it gives you more
energy, it helps
you in coping with stress, it improves self-image, and it
increases resistance of
tiredness.

6. Dr. Matt Webster
References
Cowell, Hailey A. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
and a Review of Scientific
Literature Used. Nova Science, 2011.
Gullotta, Thomas P., and Aleta L. Meyer. Physical Activity
across the Lifespan: Prevention
and Treatment for Health and Well-Being. Springer,
2014.
King, Laura A. The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative
View. Mcgraw-Hill Education,
2017.
Reflection and application are two critical components of the
experiential learning cycle. This reflection paper is designed to
encourage both of these processes while helping you move your
understanding of various topics from theory to practice. For this
assignment I would like you to perform the following:
· Define a specific marketing strategy that is appealing to you.
· Answer: How would you use this technique in your present or
future endeavors? by discussing the specific application of your
defined strategy to your past, current, or future professional
environment.
· Reflect on the significance of the strategy within an overall
marketing plan for a product or service.

7. There’s some freedom to develop your reflection paper in the
way that you want; however, there are guidelines and
recommendations as outlined below.
Assignment Guidelines
For this assignment you are responsible for the creation of an
original work that is reflective in nature. Any sources of
information that you use in the creation of your original work
should be clearly cited following APA guidelines, in order to
avoid plagiarism. Your submission is expected to be 3 to 5
pages in length and composed using APA Format. I've
summarized the basic guidelines of the APA format for you.
· double-spaced
· 1-inch margins
· 12 pt. Times New Roman font, or similar
You can read the complete APA guidelines on the Purdue OWL
website (Links to an external site.).
Rubric
Written Reflection Rubric
Written Reflection Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeContent and Focus
8.0 Pts
Exemplary: • Student addresses all items of the assignment. •
Exceptionally clear, focused, engaging thesis. • Strong, rich
supporting details and examples that prove thesis. • A
meaningful conclusion explaining the importance of the
research and how it can be used.
7.0 Pts
Accomplished: • Student addresses most but not all items of the
assignment. • Clear thesis which maintains a consistent focus
from beginning to end. • Specific supporting details are present.
• A clear conclusion as to why the research is important.
5.0 Pts

8. Satisfactory: • Student addresses some but not all items of the
assignment. • Contains thesis but with inconsistent focus. •
Generalized supporting details that prove thesis. • Conclusion
tends to summarize research.
3.0 Pts
Unsatisfactory: • Student fails to address most items of the
assignment. • Thesis statement lacks clarity and focus. •
Inadequate or missing supporting details. • Missing a
summarizing conclusion.
8.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeOrganization
8.0 Pts
Exemplary: • Strong introduction and conclusion. • Consistent
and coherent logical progression. • Uses clear and skillful
transitions.
7.0 Pts
Accomplished: • Clear introduction and conclusion. • Illustrates
some consistency and shows some logical progression. • Uses
clear transitions.
5.0 Pts
Satisfactory: • Introduction and conclusion is present but not
clear • Show some attempt of consistency and order. Paper
shows attempt to create transitions between paragraphs.
3.0 Pts
Unsatisfactory: • Unable to clearly identify introduction and
conclusion. • Lack of consistency and order. • Paper shows little
or no attempt of transitions between paragraphs.
8.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeSources/Format
4.0 Pts
Exemplary: Follows APA guidelines: • Uses 3 or more cited
sources. • Sources meet the guidelines for types of sources. •
All parenthetical documentation is APA correct (author’s name,
pg. #). • Reference page is APA correct. • All researched info is

9. documented.
3.0 Pts
Accomplished: Follows APA guidelines with few exceptions • 2
cited sources used. • Sources meet the guidelines for types of
sources. • Few errors noted in parenthetical documentation •
Majority of Reference page is APA correct. • Most research info
is documented.
2.0 Pts
Satisfactory: Inconsistent use of APA style guidelines. • Less
than 1 cited source used. • Majority of parenthetical
documentation done incorrectly. • Random APA documentation.
• Rarely documents sources.
1.0 Pts
Unsatisfactory: Fails to follow APA style guidelines. • No cited
sources used little or no parenthetical documentation. •
Reference page is not understandable.
4.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a learning outcomeWriting Style
5.0 Pts
Exemplary: • Written in formal language (avoids slang
completely). • Elaborate and colorful language. • Consistently
strong and varied sentence structure. • Direct quotes support
student’s ideas. • Paper written in student’s own words •
Superior editing. Rarely makes errors in the following areas: •
Spelling and mechanics. • Correct usage and grammar.
4.0 Pts
Accomplished: • Majority of paper written in formal language. •
Language appropriate to topic. • Words convey intended
message. • Direct quotes support student’s ideas. • Majority of
paper written in student’s own words. • Careful editing. Makes
few errors in the following areas: • Spelling and mechanics •
Correct usage and grammar.
3.0 Pts
Satisfactory: • Some use of formal language recognized;
informal language is dominant. • Most language is appropriate

10. to topic. • Able to get vague idea of message. • Some parts of
paper written in student’s own words. • Some evidence of
editing: • Extensive spelling and grammatical errors.
2.0 Pts
Unsatisfactory: • Paper frequently uses informal language. •
Language is not appropriate to topic. • Message is unclear. •
Majority of paper is plagiarized. • Poor editing: • Spelling and
grammatical errors make it difficult to read paper.
5.0 pts
Total points: 25.0
Running head: Shortened Title IN ALL CAPS 1
Shortened Title IN ALL CAPS 4
Title Here, up to 12 Words, One or Two Lines
First M. Last (Your Name Here)
Houston Community College
Professor: Dr. Matt Webster
Title Here (Centered, Not Bolded – One or Two Lines)
This is the introduction paragraph and should be based off I.A.
and I.B. in the outline you created in the previous assignment.
The use of in-text citations and a reference list is required in
this assignment. Carefully review the assignment instructions.
Only Heading 1 is included in this template. Depending on the
organization and extent of the writing assignment, heading style
2 may be necessary (see the provided guide in Eagle Online).
It is unlikely heading styles 3, 4, and 5 are needed. Note that
this guide (and all writing guides I create) follows the APA 6th
edition style guide. If you choose to follow the MLA style
guide, it is your responsibility to seek out necessary sources.
First Main Idea Heading

11. This section is for the first main idea you outlined in the
previous assignment. Each piece of supporting evidence based
on your outline should have its own paragraph (Jones, 2017).
As such, a minimum of three paragraphs should exist under each
heading. This paragraph is dedicated to II.A.1. in your outline,
which should have attention-grabbing content and a thesis
statement (Jones, 2017).
This paragraph covers II.A.2. from your outline. Unlike what I
am doing in this template, write in third person by using the
pronouns “he”, “she”, “it”, and “they” (Smith, 2015). Do not
use the pronouns “you” or “yours” (second person), and do not
use “I” and “me” (first person). It is sometimes acceptable to
use second or third person (Smith, 2015), but not in this
assignment.
This paragraph lines up with II.A.3. from your outline. Make
sure you are citing your sources in all sentences they apply
(Williams & Johnson, 2016). As you can see, I am placing in-
text citations throughout this template as basic examples. There
are other ways you can cite your sources to make your sentences
more dynamic. Review other guides on how to go about doing
that. Williams and Johnson (2016) indicate that any time you
cite a sentence, there must be a matching source listed properly
in the reference list. Likewise, if there is a source listed in your
reference page, it must be cited somewhere in your paper
(Williams & Johnson, 2016).
Second Main Idea Heading
This section is for your second main idea from your outline.
Just like the organization of the material in the first heading
above, this first paragraph is based on II.B.1. from your outline.
Have you noticed I am placing two spaces after every sentence?
That is a subtlety suggested in the APA 6th edition style guide
(Smith, 2015).
This paragraph is based on II.B.2. from your outline. A
common mistake I see in student essays is forgetting, or
completely ignoring the need for in-text citations. As such, this
is another reminder that citing and using a reference list are

12. requirements in this assignment. This “helps avoid plagiarism,
gives your content credibility” (Jones, 2015, p. 58), and the
process itself enhances your ability to synthesize and analyze
information from multiple sources.
This is the third and last paragraph for the second main idea,
and is based on II.B.3. from your outline. In the previous
paragraph, I mentioned plagiarism and want to use this template
to provide some information on that important topic. In short,
plagiarism is when you take someone else’s work and pass it off
as your own. Williams and Johnson (2016) suggest that
plagiarism is not always intentional, and an assignment like this
can help you learn how to avoid accidental plagiarism. I state
some consequences of plagiarism in the next heading.
Third Main Idea Heading
At this point the pattern of this essay should be more apparent.
This section is devoted to a discussion of your third main idea.
This paragraph is for the supporting evidence you included in
II.C.1 of your outline. Again, cite your references in every
sentence applicable (Smith, 2015). Smith (2015) suggests
“trying different ways of citing your sentences to help your
writing flow” (p.136).
This paragraph should be in alignment with II.C.2. of your
outline. The last point I will make about plagiarism here is how
it can have many serious consequences, like getting a 0 for the
assignment, an F for the class, or even expulsion from college.
In the workplace, plagiarism has cost people their career and
livelihood (Williams & Johnson, 2016). Be aware that I use
plagiarism-detecting software when grading the final draft of
the assignment.
The third paragraph under this section should include the
information from II.C.3. of your outline. It is often
recommended that your strongest ideas and evidence should be
closer to the end of your paper (Jones, 2017). Stay consistent
throughout your writing in terms of using third person and not
changing tenses (past/present). Proofread your work carefully,
and have others read it before submitting the assignment. Jones

13. (2017) insists this technique helps identify issues with clumsy
sentences or disorganized thoughts.
Conclusion
This is the final section of the essay. With it providing the last
ideas your reader will be exposed to, make it powerful and
memorable. Close the paper with a restatement of the thesis,
summarize your three major points, and leave your reader with a
lasting impression. This section is based on III.A., III.B. and
III.C. of your outline. You may have noticed I shared thoughts
on a variety of topics in this template. This is because the
information should be useful to you in terms of keeping your
essay organized and focused, and provides a few factoids about
academic writing. It also serves as placeholder text for what
you are going to write. That way the template looks like an
essay and not an outline. Be sure to remove all my content in
your paper. Do not forget to modify the reference list on the
last page accordingly.
References
Jones, R. A. (2017). Fictional book title. Boston: Pearson.
Smith, B. T. (2015). The title of an article found in a peer-
reviewed journal in the library. Journal Title in Italics, 12(2),
128-147.
Williams, L. D., & Johnson, A. K. (2016). Another title of an
article from a reputable journal. Another Reputable Journal,
16(4), 64-112.
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SHORTENED TITLE
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First M. Last (Your Name Here)
Houston Community College
Professor:
Dr. Matt Webster
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