This book provides consumer health information for teens about maintaining health through physical activity, including facts about preventing injury and overcoming obstacles to fitness. Includes index and resource information.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
1: Your Body and the Components of Fitness.
2: Physical Activity Facts.
3: The Key Components of Fitness.
4: Monitoring Student Fitness Levels.
5: The Role of a Healthy Diet in Fitness.
6: The Role of Sleep in Wellness.
7: Why Warm-Up and Cool-Down Are Recommended for Physical Activity?.
8: Building and Maintaining a Fitness Plan.
9: Getting Started on a Path to Fitness.
10: Various Physical Activities and Calories Used.
11: Body Mass Index.
12: Healthy Decisions for a Healthy Lifestyle.
13: Steps That Can Be Taken to Get Kids Moving.
14: Reducing Screen Time and Promoting Physical Activity.
15: Exercising with Family to Stay Motivated.
16: Preventing Health Risks with Fitness.
17: Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity.
18: Various Exercises and Activities to Keep You Fit.
19: Exercising and Physical Fitness.
20: Stretching.
21: Strength and Resistance Exercises.
22: Levels of Intensity for Aerobic Activity.
23: Cardiorespiratory Exercise.
24: Various High-Intensity Exercise Methods.
25: Swimming.
26: Dance – A Fun Way to Stay Fit.
27: Pilates.
28: Yoga.
29: Mind–Body Practices.
30: Youth Sports Participation and Access.
31: Schools: A Key Setting for Physical Activity.
32: Community-Based Setting to Promote Physical Health in Youth.
33: Team Sports and Individual Sports.
34: Sports for Teen Girls and Boys.
35: Fitness Activities for Teenagers Who Have a Mental or a Physical Disability.
36: Activities for Teens Who Do Not Like Sports.
37: Barriers to Initial Participation and Continued Involvement.
38: Sports and Fitness Safety.
39: Understanding and Preventing Sports Injuries.
40: Safety Tips While Engaging in Sports.
41: Choosing the Right Sport for You.
42: Avoiding Mistakes in the Gym.
43: Dietary Supplements for Athletic Performance.
44: Hydration and Nutrition for Physical Activity.
