Physical Fitness

Just answer these questions:
Part I: Beginning the Activity

Choose an activity such as walking, running, aerobics, soccer, basketball, or rollerblading. What exercise activity will you participate in?
Why is the warm-up phase of your training program important?
Why is the cool-down phase of your training program important?
Identify areas of your body in which you have experienced muscle soreness due to vigorous activity.

Part II: Design a Warm-up for Your Personal Needs

For each of the following, describe what you will do to prepare your body for the activity that you selected in Part 1, #1.

Aerobic exercise
Stretching (stretch all the major muscle groups used)
Sport-specific exercise

Part III: Design a Cool-down for Your Personal Needs

For each of the following, describe what you will do for your cool-down for the activity that you have selected.

Aerobic activity
Stretching
Recovery

Part IV: Practice What You Designed

Practice the warm-up you have designed.
Consider how the warm-up/cool-down made you feel. Did it help prepare you for the workout? What changes would you consider making for the next workout? Be prepared to discuss this information with your instructor in your Discussion-Based Assessment.

Part V: Skills and Performance

Think about an activity you participate in and explain how each of the skill-related components of balance, reaction time, agility, coordination, power, and speed can enhance your performance levels in that activity.