1 Week Topic 1 Health and Fitness Trends
Prof. Warren Payne
Definition of Health
WHO: Health is the physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
Surgeon General's Report
1996 Report People of all ages benefit from PA People can obtain significant health benefits by including a moderate amount of PA (30 min of brisk walking) on most, if not all days of the week People can gain additional health benefits through greater amounts of PA
Surgeon General's Report
PA reduces the risk of premature mortality in general (CVD, Colon Cancer and Diabetes in particular). Also improves mental and musculoskeletal health More than 60% of Americans are not regularly physically active. (25% not active at all) Most popular leisure time PA's are walking and gardening
Surgeon General's Report
Nearly of half US youths (12-21 yrs) are not vigorously active Daily attendance in PE has declined from 42% in 1991 to 25% in 1995. Some PA interventions in specific settings have been successful. Consistent positive influences on PA include: confidence in ability, enjoyment, support from others, belief in benefits, lack of perceived barriers
Worksite Health Promotion Programs
Improved employee health: 28% Improved employee morale: 26% Reduced health insurance costs: 19% Reduced absenteeism: 19% Increase...