LESSON 13:

Values of Participating in Physical

Activity
 Physical activity means movement of the body that uses up
energy.
Walking, gardening, sweeping and mopping, mopping the floor,
climbing the stairs, playing football or dancing are all good examples of
being active.

There are various factors to be considered such as the intensity,

duration and frequency of the physical activity performed. Here are some
points to consider:
1. Physical activity done at a moderate or vigorous intensity level is
good for a teenager’s health.
2. Moderate physical activities generally make you move. These could
include brisk walking, dancing, biking , swimming, gardening. Even
helping out with some of the more active chores inside and outside
your home like gardening can be good.
3. Vigorous activities increase the heart rate and make you sweat and
may let you enjoy being active even more.
Being physically active is an important part of teenager’s growth
and development especially if done regularly.
 Being active every day can help teenagers achieve the
following:
 improve heart health and fitness
 develop strong muscles
 develop strong bones
 develop good posture
 maintain a healthy weight
 improve concentration and memory
 learn new skills
 increases self confidence
 reduce stress
 make and keep friendships
 improve sleep
 develop the leadership skills and initiative
 awaken a sense of responsibility
 According to the World Health Organization, in 2010, lack
of physical activity has been identified as the fourth leading risk
factor for global mortality (6% of deaths globally). Moreover,
physical inactivity is estimated to be the main cause of
approximately 21-25% of breast and colon cancer cases. 27% of
diabetes cases and aproximately 30% of ischemic heart diseases
cases.
The following are the common results of physical
inactivity:
 Increased risk of being overweight and obese
 Hypertension/high blood pressure
 Anxiety
 Depression
 Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Benefits from doing physical activities Conditions from not doing physical
activities

Good posture Depression

Strong bones Anxiety

Healthy weight Obesity

Reduce stress Diabetes

Healthy heart High blood pressure

Develop leadership skills

Improved sleep
LESSON 14:
Career Opportunities in Health
and Fitness
 The health and fitness field offers many career opportunities.
Individuals interested in helping others maintain their physical well-being
may pursue degree and certification programs in this field of interest.
Degree and certification programs are available in fields such as the
following:
 nutrition
 athletic training
 physical therapy
 fitness trainers
These trainings can lead to careers as:
 nutritionists
 fitness trainers
 personal trainers
 aerobic instructors or coaches
 In this field, one must be outgoing, in good health,
organized, have good communication skills and able to motivate
others. Meanwhile, other career opportunities await students
inclined in health and fitness. They can pursue a career in the
following fields:
 Professional athlete
 Physical education instructor
 Sports trainer
 Athletic coach
 Clinical Exercise Specialist Jobs - Clinical exercise specialists work with special
populations such as severely injured athletes, extremely obese, or elderly.

 Physical Therapist Jobs - Physical therapists examine patient medical histories

and then test and measure the patients' strength, range of motion, balance and
coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function.

 Sport Specific Trainer Jobs - These trainers rrun elite athletes through plyometric
and balance exercises to enhance there speed and agility with respect to their
sport.

 Strength and Conditioning Coach Jobs - Develop year-around strength and

conditioning programs for student-athletes, if at the college level, as well as
determining appropriate sports-specific regimens, dietary needs, and overseeing
weight training facilities.

 Athletic Trainer Jobs - Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries for people
of all ages. Their clients include everyone from professional athletes to industrial
workers. Trainers specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and
rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.

 Personal Athletic Trainer Jobs - Personal trainers work one-on-one with clients
either in a gym or in the client's home. Personal trainers help clients assess their
level of physical fitness and set and reach fitness goals.