Promoting Physiological Development and Well-Being Through Fitness and Mindfulness Activities
Explore mindfulness practices, fitness routines like strength training, cardio, flexibility, and balance to enhance physiological health and well-being. Learn the role of fitness coaching and levels of strength training.
OBJECTIVES
At the endof the lesson, the students are
expected to:
â—ŹIdentify different types of mindfulness
activities and fitness routines. (e.g., strength
training, cardio, flexibility, balance)
â—ŹDiscuss the importance of mindfulness
activities and fitness routines on
physiological health and physical
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ACTIVITY
Instructions
:
Find a comfortablespot to sit or stand. Close
your eyes if you want, or softly focus on
something in front of you.
Take slow, deep breaths-in through your nose
for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, and out
through your mouth for 6 seconds. Do this for
one minute and in 10 repetition.
WHAT IS MINDFULNESS
â—ŹIntentionallyliving with awareness in
the present moment.
(Waking up from automatic or rote
behaviors to participate and be
present to our own lives.)
â—ŹWithout judging or or rejecting the
WHAT IS
MINDFULNESS
â—ŹWithout attachmentto the
moment.
(Attending to the experience of
each moment, rather than ignoring
the present by clinging to the past
or grabbing for the future.
WHAT IS
MINDFULNESS
PRACTICE?
â—ŹMindfulness andmindfulness skills
can be practiced any time, anywhere,
while doing anything. Intentionally
paying attention to the moment,
without it or holding on to it, is all
that is needed.
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WHAT IS
MINDFULNESS
PRACTICE?
â—ŹMeditation ispracticing mindfulness and
mindfulness skills while sitting, standing, or
lying quietly for a predetermined period of
time. When meditating, we focus the mind (for
example, we focus on body sensations,
emotions, thoughts, or our breath), or we
WHAT IS
MINDFULNESS
PRACTICE?
â—ŹMindfulness movementalso has many
forms. Examples include yoga, martial
arts (such as Qigong, tai chi, aikido,
and karate). Hiking, horseback riding,
and walking can also be ways to
practice mindfulness.
A fitness coachplays
a vital role in guiding
individuals through
their strength
training journey.
Their responsibilities
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â—ŹEnsuring proper formand technique
to prevent injuries
â—ŹDesigning structured workouts that
match individual fitness levels
â—ŹProviding motivation and
accountability
â—ŹEducating on muscle function and
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Having a fitnesscoach
enhances results,
minimizes risks, and
fosters discipline in
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Strength training progresses
throughdifferent levels based on
experience, skill, and endurance:
â—ŹBasic Level: Suitable for beginners
focusing on foundational
movements, light resistance, and
learning proper form.
â—‹Exercises: Bodyweight squats,
push-ups, dumbbell curls
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â—ŹMedium Level: Intermediatelevel
incorporating moderate
resistance, increased reps, and
more complex movement
patterns.
â—‹Exercises: Barbell squats,
deadlifts, weighted lunges
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â—ŹAdvanced Level: High-intensity
workoutswith heavier weights,
explosive movements, and
specialized techniques.
â—‹Exercises: Olympic lifts,
weighted pull-ups, plyometric
training