Written Final Report
CYNTHIA OLAOLUWA
HPS 1000
I.
Risk Factors:
My risk factors for chronic diseases such as diabetes and stroke are relatively high due to my
heredity. However; since I dont smoke and drink a lot, I have a better chance of not inheriting
these diseases. I am very active throughout out the week and consume fairly good diets as well. My
risk factor for chronic diseases may be higher than others, because its in my genes, however; my
healthy lifestyle can play a big role in eliminating this disease from forming in the near future.
II:
Health-Related Fitness:
Cardio Fitness
=15.20 (or walk time)
Muscular Strength
Sit ups
Push ups
=31
=30
Good
Good
Flexibility
Sit & Reach
=12.6
Poor
Body Comp
Percent fat
BMI
Waist hip
=21.5%
= 26
=.73
Excellent
Increased health risks
Moderate risk
I believe that I am improving in these fitness components. I have gotten better at sit ups and push ups.
My flexibility still needs work, reducing my BMI and waist hip ratio. Overall, I still think that I am in a
healthy state, but I can still make improvements to get out of the health risk category.
III.
Exercise Prescription:
Previously before I started college my exercise history was very active because I was involved in
winter and spring sports in high school. I never avoided exercise because it was a daily routine for
me, however; when I started college I became way less active, because of time management exercise and
fitting in my schedule. When I began HPS 1000 in the spring I became to realize how
unfit I became since high school and learned the importance of keeping in shape. As of today I am
way more active then before. I work out at least 3 times a week for an hour and a half each time.
My motivation comes from my learning of chronic diseases in class, such as diabetes, which my
mother has. I came to realize that since my heredity has traces of certain diseases, I can not afford
d to be inactive, because I am at a higher risk.
IV.
Nutrition:
I am a somewhat a healthy eater. Five out of the seven days of the week, I eat healthy and on the
weekends I occasionally eat junk. I found myself not eating full meals, but often snacking on non
nutritional snacks throughout the day. I have become better about my eating habits since I visited
my dietician. I always make sure to eat at least two full meals a day so I dont over eat, like usual.
I have been aiming to consume three meals in a day and cutting out all the junk food throughout
this semester.
V.
Stress:Current stressors in my life include family confrontations, relationships, and school. My
stress management techniques that I considered good are participating in yoga. I also partake in my own
personal breathing exercise and I write music to get my mind off of things. These stress management
techniques keep my mind off of negative things and keeps my mind positive.