ESS 1301 Exam 2 – Chapter 8 – Flashcards

During the 1950's, the children's fitness movement started Fitness tests have historically been motor performance vs. health fitness items Results from the NCYFS (National Children and Youth Fitness Study) indicated higher accumulation of body fat and low cardiovascular scores Surgeon General Report show physical activity measures are predictive of adult patterns in children National children and youth fitness study - done on american kids, there was a great accumulation of fat and poor cardiovascular skills to add to this **most all health professionals agree that the prevention of these diseases such as high cholesterol and diabetes begin in childhood In 1996,

Self reports show most children are active at a level required for health benefits Most children are active to meet ACSM recommendations for adult activity levels Large proportion do not get regular PE from a specialist Many only receive as little as 2 minutes of vigorous activity in a 30-minute class 20% or more are classified as obese Childhood Obesity Most kids are active enough to get health benefits So many of ou elementary school kids don't get pe classes from a pe teacher 20% of these kids are obese 50% of young people 12-21 do participate in some sort of physical activity 21% of adolescents do participate in school PE programs 41% of 9th graders nationally group are the most likely to exercise on a daily basis, males more than females The fastest growing group that exercises 6-11 12-17 are the group to steadily decline in exercise 1 in 5 adults exercise enough to get health benefits, 35-54 year olds maintain regular exercise 4.7-7.8 million, 32% that are not involved in any kind of exercise 1/3 of americans don't exercise (adults) 2 things that have helped for adult fitness: increase family income, womens movement Contributed to fitness growth among adults Health club memberships rising Fitness equipment sales on rise 50% of young people (12-21 years) participate in vigorous physical activity 21.3% of adolescents participate in school PE programs one or more days per week 41% of 9th graders participate in PE on a daily basis and decline to 13% by 12th grade Participation data is higher for males than females The fastest growing age group for activity were 6-11, and the steepest decline was the 12-17 age group

In feb 2010, she started a program called "Lets Move" Over the past 3 ecades, childhood obesity rates have tripled in the US Higher in hispanic and african american kids are obese (40%) Screen time taking up 7-8 hours a day of our time 10% of schools have PE in the US At least 60 min of movement a day 70% of kids who are heavy are at risk of heart disease Least active generation Loweer life expectancy life expectancy Active schools - attempting to get 50,000 schools to move Website for this Movement is the hook to keep Letsmoveschools.org We know there is a problem, must come together to solve it Helath care is an important issue If we can make us healthier Kids naturally more active back then, a lot of kids go take bus to school Busier culture, snack a lot more, average snack amount has risen to 2-3 a day (200 more calories just from snacks alone) Seatbelt laws similar to health regulations No expert that will tell u that the govt telling people what to do will make much difference, Cost of acquiring healthy foods in schools and rural communities is expensive and often times fast food will be eaten just because it is cost effective Schools need to have resources to prepare healthy foods Eating a sugary breakfast in the morning before school will cause lethargy halfway into the day They have to get the energy out

1 in 5 is sufficiently active to gain health benefits Adults aged 35-54 maintained a regular exercise program increased from 4.7 to 7.8 million Health club memberships increased for all adult age groups Participation in fitness walking, free weights, and the use of treadmills were popular Even though adults have an image of an active lifestyle, the reality is that hypokinetic diseases are on the increase

Older citizens incur the greatest health costs Older adults are becoming more active Muscular strength activities have increased to reduce mobility problems Little is known about physical activity and effectiveness of specific exercises This group is the fastest growing age group as far as those born in 1946 and 64 Weights, endurance,

Children should accumulate 30-60 minutes of appropriate development activities/day 60 minutes or greater should be spent on appropriate activity/day Vigorous activity should last 10-15 minutes/day Inactivity leading to long periods of non-movement is inappropriate Kids need exercise 60 min a day Minimum of 60 min for kids

Wellness programs have been around the past 20 years at worksites Benefits include: Reduced health costs Increased employee productivity Reduced absenteeism Most programs include: Fitness testing and programs Nutritional guidance and programs Health screenings and health promotion programs Been around for 20 years In 1992, 83% of companies had worksite fitness programs Win/win situation, many benefits to both sides Major company can generate 8 milion dollars for every dollar invested, employees work better, reduced absences, fitness testing, nutritional programs Fit Well Inc. - More expensive than smoking 63 million visits to doctor Because of health benefits of exercise Lifestyle 180, health costs have dropped 20 million in the last 7 years

Currently there are no national certifications for Fitness Instructors The following organizations offer various fitness certifications for individual instructors: ACSM NSCA IDEA AFAA Cooper's Institute of Aerobic Research ACE - most common American Council on Exercise Personal trainer, weight trainer, at least 18, certified in CPR, 4 years bachelor degree ACSM - largest American College of Sports Medicine ***Mission to promote research in sports medicine and exercise science Enhance physical performance wit NSCA - national strength conditioning association For a strength and conditioning coaches NIDA - international dance and exercise association AFAA - aerobics and fitness association of america

Sports medicine ATC CSCS YMCA Instructor Certifications PT BS/BA degrees MA/MS degrees Atletic traning certification CSCS - certified strngth and conditioning specialist YMCA - basic fitness leader, fitness specialist, advanced fitness specialist PT - physical therapist BS/BA and Masters from all universities