no doubt we all believe that exercise is a magical key to lead a long and healthy life. Exercise has several benefits on our mind and body. By doing exercise regularly, the can stay away from a lot of body ailments which are a must with the advancing age. For seniors following an exercise routine is the ideal way to enhance their energy level and is stay fit.…
Energy systems; Response to Exercise; Oxygen debt; Digestive System; Training and Fitness. Health related fitness; Skill related fitness; Fitness testing; Types of fitness test; Principles of training; Sports nutrition; Sports Pyschology. Individual differences; Personality;…
Why is it important to complete a readiness assessment prior to starting an exercise program?…
Use the following chart to develop your personal fitness program. Remember this is to help you put physical activity into your daily/weekly schedule.…
Throughout this paper you will find that it is going to be discussing many things. Some of those things are to describe a current health problem or nutritional need that I may be experiencing, four nutritional or physical exercise goals, the actions taken to meet each goal, the anticipated setbacks or difficulties and the approaches to overcome them, the outcomes by which to measure success, evidence of the plans effectiveness by addressing the identified problem or need, and the evaluation of potential health risks that may develop if the plan is not implemented. So basically this paper is going to be about a realistic nutrition and exercise plan that best suits me.…
Part A - Analysing Fitness Needs Miles is 16 years old and is in Year 10 of school. He will be running 6km which is the distance kids in year 10 run. He is currently trying to improve his results in the cross country for the upcoming school carnival. This is based on a fairly elite cross country athlete, trying to shave off some time. Due to his experience in cross country already, he will be able to go straight into high levels of training.…
Due to having a chronic heart condition my exercise level needs to be evaluated and based on what the cardiologist thinks my heart can handle. This activity will be monitored and may increase or decrease as seen fit by my the physician. The 4-2 lab scores evaluated me to be in the Preparation stage of my physical fitness. For example, the cardiologist will review and evaluate the current condition of the heart and then I can plan out a workout scenario that will benefit my current condition. These findings of Preparation were concise with the 3-1 lab questions that labeled me into the preparation stage in the past chapter where Thygerson and Thygerson (2014) states preparation to be the intent to exercise in the next 30 days (p.…
Crossfit is a new workout routine that is all about real world application. They think that specializing makes you too weak in one area to be functional in another. For example, if you are a great endurance runner then you are specializing in being able to run very long distances. However, if you need to push your car out of the mud or snow, you won't be strong enough to do it. Crossfit proposes that you need to be good or great across several different physical domains.…
This program is not a specialized fitness program but a deliberate attempt to make the best of the athlete’s physical competence in each of ten recognized fitness domains. “This definition of fitness encompasses all types of fitness: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance and Accuracy” (Sibley, 2012, p. 42). Most if not all are needed in the game of football. Being bigger, faster, stronger is the goal! If a player can accomplish gains in those areas they will be a more dominant athlete in football.…
Crossfit: To Lift or Not to Lift? CrossFit is a new method of training that has just surfaced within the past few decades. Greg Glassman is the founder and CEO of this new hype. With the rise of CrossFit, weightlifting became increasingly popular and the use of barbells and other gym equipment such kettlebells, ropes, etc.…
Athletics has been an integral component of my entire life. While never being the most athletic or skilled, baseball was my passion growing up. The sport served as a garden for me to grow as a person, learn invaluable lessons, and gain friendships that will last a lifetime. After years of playing year-round, I was blessed to have the option of playing at a couple Small Division II schools or pursue a more academically rigorous degree at UVa. Ultimately, I chose the latter and it has been at the University of Virginia where CrossFit transformed from a supplementary regimen to my passion.…
Introduction: In this assignment I will begin with outlining fitness tests for the main components of fitness and comparing the results to a specific public service entrance test, then explaining the strengths and areas for improvement. I will then go on to describing methods of fitness training for the main components of physical fitness and evaluating them as well as an evaluation.…
There are many reasons why I would be a great candidate to be in for an assistant gym teacher. I’m applying to an assistant gym teach at Lakeview high school. I want to get this job because I believe I can encourage kids to get in involve with sport. I’ve grown up in the environment of sport and I love engaging with people through sport. I believe I would be the best candidate to be a voluntary gym teacher because I have the characteristic of a good teacher, have experience of being an instructor and I know the rules for all sports.…
Although many weight trainers have gone through great lengths to dispel the myths related to weight training for women, the negative connotations associated with it never really seem to go away. There’s a lot of controversy surrounding weight training and the effects it may cause on the female body. Despite this, weight training is actually really effective for transforming the female body in a great way. Listed below are some common myths associated around weight training for women.…
The realm of athletic training is an interesting field. Athletic trainers have a unique opportunity to not only to evaluate injuries, prevent injuries, and providing immediate health care, but they are also able to invest and encourage their athletes or patients they are caring for. Having the chance to see athletes at their lowest point in their career and being able to build them back to physical health and having a better self-efficacy is what brings me the most joy.…