Ch 12 Lesson 1

1. Benefits of Physical
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2. Being physically active benefits your
total health in a variety of ways.

3. physical activity
physical fitness
exercise
sedentary

4. Physical Activity and Your Health
Physical activity benefits all aspects of your
health.
Teens should try for at least 60 minutes of
physical activity every day.

5. Physical Activity and Your Health
Physical activity includes all kinds of activities
that you do every day.
Physical activity
any form of movement that
causes your body to use
energy

6. Physical Benefits
Being active on a regular basis improves your
physical fitness.
Physical fitness
The ability to carry out daily tasks
easily and have enough reserve
energy to respond to unexpected
demands

7. Physical Benefits
All kinds of physical activity—not just exercise—
will improve your health.
Exercise
Purposeful physical activity that is
planned, structured, and repetitive,
and that improves or maintains
physical fitness

8. Physical Benefits
Strengthens your muscles and bones
Boosts your energy level
Improves your posture
Helps you maintain a healthy weight
Reduces your risk of many serious diseases

9. Physical Benefits

10. Mental and Emotional Benefits
Stress Relief Mood
Mental and
Emotional
Benefits
Enhancement
Improved
Self-Esteem Better Sleep

11. Social Benefits
Spend time with friends
Make new friends
Develop skills to improve your relationships
Increase self-esteem
Give you confidence
Manage stress

12. Social Benefits
Taking part in sports
can teach teamwork
and sportsmanship.

13. Risks of Being Inactive
An inactive lifestyle puts you at risk for a
variety of health problems.
Examples of sedentary activities include
watching TV, surfing the Internet, and playing
video games.

14. Risks of Being Inactive
Being sedentary all the time puts you at risk for a
variety of health problems.
Sedentary
Involving little physical
activity

15. Risks of Being Inactive
Health Problems that May Result from Being Sedentary
 Unhealthful weight gain and obesity
 Cardiovascular disease
 Type 2 diabetes
 Certain types of cancer
 Asthma and other breathing problems
 Osteoporosis
 Osteoarthritis
 Psychological problems
 Premature death

16. Making Time for Physical Activity
There are several ways to fit physical activity
into your daily life.
Engaging in 10 minutes of physical activity six
times a day provides the same benefits as an
hour-long workout.

17. Making Time for Physical Activity
Instead of this... Try This…
Taking the elevator Taking the stairs
Using a snowblower Shoveling snow
Getting a ride to a friend’s house Walking, skating, or riding your bike
Using a shopping cart Carrying your groceries to the car
Taking the car through a car wash Washing the car by hand
Playing Playing video or computer games basketball, soccer, or tennis

18. Making Time for Physical Activity
By turning off the
TV and getting out
of the house for a
little exercise, you
can reduce your
risk of health
problems.

19. After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
1. What is the difference between physical
activity and exercise?
Exercise is a purposeful kind of physical
activity that is planned and physical activity
is any form of movement that causes the
body to use energy.

20. After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
2. Name three body systems that benefit
from regular physical activity.
Cardiovascular system, respiratory system,
musculoskeletal system

21. After You Read
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
3. Identify two types of disease associated
with a sedentary lifestyle.
Sample answer: cardiovascular disease and
type 2 diabetes