Mr. Winslow

 

 

2008- 2009                   Go Wildcats!

 

*Summer Challenge

Students who participate in fitness activities during the summer can receive points for summer challenge prizes. Activities include: Running, baseball, basketball, football, swimming, etc. Any activities that help you stay physically fit. Students are encouraged to participate in activities 5 times a week for at least 30 minutes. Students should keep track on summer challenge tracker sheet. A great Summer!!!!!

                                                                                               

 

 

 

 

Components of Fitness

1) Muscular Strength

        is the ability of a muscle to push or pull at maximum strength. (ex) Push-ups

               

2) Muscular Endurance

        is the ability of a muscle to push or pull at repeated movements over an extended amount of time. (ex) Crunches

 

3) Cardiorespiratory Endurance

        is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles for exercise. (ex) running, jump rope

 

4) Flexibility

        is the ability of joints to move through a full range of movement. (ex) stretching

 

5) Body Composition

        is the difference between fat-mass and fat-free mass.