Drop-in #4

By: Katie Haley

Exercising Tips and Important Health Information

In order to remain healthy exercise must be a very important part of your life. Many people are very unfamiliar with proper exercising techniques as well as appropriate exercises for their body types. In assignment you will learn some tips for healthy exercise for your body type as well as some important health information.

Assignment

1. Go to this website, American Heart Association.

2. Click on the body type that applies to you. Active or Low Active

3. If you are low active:

- Click on the Benefits of Daily Activity and read it.

- Next, Click on Nutrition for Fitness and review it.

- Next, Click on Tips for Exercising Success and review it.

4. After you have completed the steps above, fill out this quiz and submit it to the teacher for a grade.

LOW ACTIVE QUIZ

If you are active give 4 examples of physical activity can do for you.

According to the American Heart Association, what can good eating habits help you achieve?

Why does your body need food?

How much total fat intake should a person have in their diet?

What is water’s function in exercise?

Name 4 activities that can help your heart.

Name 3 examples of normal reactions you may feel from exercising?

Name 3 reasons you should seek a medical evaluations before beginning an exercise program.

What is a good amount of time you should exercise?

1. If you are high active:

- Click on the Benefits of Daily Activity and read it.

- Next, click on the Body Composition and review it.

- Next, click on Just Move and review it.

2. After you have completed the steps above, fill out the quiz and submit it to the teacher for a grade.

ACTIVE QUIZ

What is body composition?

What is cardiovascular endurance?

What is a major independent risk factor for heart disease?

What is your body made up of?

What kind of health problem might you incur if a lot of fat is located in your waist area?

What are 3 benefits of regular physical activity?

Name 2 risk factors other that heart disease that regular activity can reduce.

Name 4 things to consider before you begin an exercise program.

True/False. Exercise needs to be exhausting in order to be effective.

What should your goal be when determining your fitness plan?

If you have any questions regarding this assignment please ask the teacher.