N495 Health Assessment

Module 4 Assignment

Assignment Description

Physical Activity Resource Guide

After having read the websites cited in the introduction and read your peers posts develop an out of the box physical activity resource guide (brochure). Imagine that your peers all live in the same general locale. Research fun and unusual but accessible activities that will meet the physical activity goals of you and your peers. Your resource guide should have a minimum of 6 different activities. Each entry should contain a description of the activity, costs, when and where, contact person, website or copy of the listing location. Feel free to include photos or graphics. You may submit your resource guide in PowerPoint, pdf, Word or Microsoft publisher format.

Remember to think out of the box-search for activities on Living Social, Groupon, Department of Recreation and Parks brochures, club and meetings sections of the newspaper, bulletin boards in your favorite neighborhood coffee shop or grocery store, etc.

 

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Physical Activity Resource Guide

Introduction

Here is a resource guide for those who want to increase their level of activity and stay active. This guide will outline some key points to consider when deciding whether or not to start an exercise program, including how much activity you need and where you can find more information on how best to incorporate physical activity into your life.

“I want to increase my level of activity.”

• Physical activity is any motion that makes you move your body. It’s often used to refer to activities that get you moving, such as walking, running or cycling.

• Physical activity can help you meet your physical needs by increasing the amount of calories you burn each day or by making it easier for you to use oxygen more efficiently.

• You should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (such as brisk walking) or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (such as jogging) every week for good health and fitness benefits. These guidelines are based on one hour per day; however, if possible try for two hours per day if that’s what works best for your lifestyle and schedule constraints.*

“I want to start being active again.”

You may want to start being active again, but you don’t know where to start. If this sounds like you, then it’s important that you take your time and build up slowly. Start by walking for 20 minutes each day, then add another 10 minutes each week until eventually doing 30 minutes of physical activity each day is part of your routine.

If 20 minutes seems like too much at first (or even if it doesn’t), try starting with small steps—like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or walking instead of riding your bike—and building up over time as well. Once these habits have become second nature in your life and become part of everyday life on campus, think about increasing the amount of exercise time spent outside (i.e., playing sports) as well!

“I want to stay active. What are the health benefits of physical activity?”

Physical activity is good for your heart. It helps to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Physical activity can also improve sleep quality, mood and energy levels.

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of some cancers by up to 40 percent in women who are inactive or slightly active (1). In men, it lowers prostate cancer mortality by 30 percent (2).

Regular physicalactivity improves brain function by increasing blood flow to the brain which gives you more mental clarity and focus (3).

“I have heard a lot of things about how much exercise I need.”

• The recommended amount of exercise per week is 150 minutes. This means you should be doing at least 30 minutes of activity each day, whether it’s running or playing a sport.

• How much you need depends on your age and gender: for example, children need less than adults because they have more muscle mass as well as smaller bones. Women also tend to get less exercise than men due to pregnancy or breastfeeding responsibilities; however, most women will find that when they’re older (and not pregnant), their energy levels are higher compared with when they were younger so they may be able to do more physical activity than before!

“Where can I find information on how to safely and effectively include physical activity in my life?”

The information in this guide can help you find ways to get active, but it’s important to remember that there are many different ways of being active. You don’t have to go out for a run or hike up a mountain every day; you can just take small steps toward being more physically active throughout your day.

If you’re looking for ways to include physical activity in your life, here are some resources:

• The American College of Sports Medicine has an excellent website dedicated solely to exercise science (www.acsm-msseesawcom). They offer free videos on topics such as the benefits of exercise and how it affects your body—you’ll learn what kinds of activities are best suited for different people based on age, gender and fitness level; they also offer tips on how best handle injuries during training sessions so they don’t become too serious by overusing them too soon (www1).

“My doctor says I should be more active. Where is a good place to begin an exercise program?”

If you’re just starting out, it can be helpful to start with a goal of 30 minutes of moderate activity per day. Your doctor will know what is best for your health and well-being.

• Find an activity that suits your interests and schedule (e.g., walking, cycling).

• Start small: For example, try to walk just 30 minutes per day at first—and then build up from there!

• Make sure that the activity is enjoyable and rewarding in some way (for example by making friends while exercising).

Takeaway:

You should know that physical activity is important for health and well-being. It can be fun, social and even relaxing! There are many different types of physical activity you can take part in, including sports like football or basketball; running; walking around the neighborhood; dancing with your kids at home (it doesn’t have to be just one person dancing); riding a bike around town (you don’t even have to own one).

Physical activity can be done by yourself if you want—just go outside and walk around the block three times. Or if you have friends who enjoy doing this kind of thing together then why not join them? You could also try going out on weekends so as not only will it save time but also money since parking fees may apply depending where exactly within each city/town limits someone decides they’d rather live during certain times.”

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a resource that can help guide you through the process of getting your body active, we hope this article will be helpful! We hope these resources will help make it easier for you to find what works best for your life and needs.