FiT Work #23 - Underage Drinking and Substance Abuse

DUE AT THE END OF THE CLASS PERIOD

UNDERAGE DRINKING

Alcohol use by persons under age 21 is a major public health problem. Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States, more than tobacco and illicit drugs, and is responsible for more than 4,300 annual deaths among underage youth. Although drinking by persons under the age of 21 is illegal, people aged 12 to 20 years drink 11% of all alcohol consumed in the United States. More than 90% of this alcohol is consumed in the form of binge drinks. On average, underage drinkers consume more drinks per drinking occasion than adult drinkers.

HOW SUBSTANCE USE AFFECTS TEENS' HEALTH

Substance use can lead to long-term social and health problems, injury, and even death. Growth and development can be affected by tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Teens who abuse these substances may have trouble finding their identity, building relationship skills, and becoming emotionally stable. They also may have trouble preparing for their future. Substance abuse can affect memory and learning, which can harm a teen's schoolwork.  And substance use can grow very quickly from experimenting, or occasional use, to abuse and addiction in teens at risk

Understanding the Dangers

Studies show that educating teens on the dangers of alcohol and drugs have helped lower the rates of teen use over the past few years.  Click on the following link to learn more about Drugs and Your Body.  Be sure to read all the categories by clicking on all of the topics (Brain, Skin, Lungs, Mouth, Heart, and Death).

When you are ready to answer your homework questions click HERE to complete your assignment. Don't forget to click SUBMIT to send your answers to your teacher.

FiT Work #22 - Health Benefits of Running (2023)

Due by the end of class today. 

Why is it so important to participate in a daily run in PE and a weekly mile? Studies show that 75% of teens aren't getting enough exercise. The heart is a muscle that benefits from a workout just like any other muscle in the body. Aerobic exercise includes brisk walking, running and biking to name a few provide the body with the opportunity to improve your cardiovascular health.  Read the two attached articles that explain the health benefits from running before answering the questions found on the google form. Be sure to push submit before closing the form.

https://evolvetreatment.com/blog/running-important-teens/#:~:text=Both%20running%20and%20jogging%20aid,Heart%20disease

https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/health-benefits-running

FiT Work 21 - Safety in the Water

Fit Work #21 Safety in the Water

Due at the end of the period.

Over 6,000 people drown every year in the United States. Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1-14. Most drownings involve young people who are swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, scuba diving, or surfing.

If you enjoy these activities, the sensible course of action is to learn about safety in the water. The most important rule to remember regarding water is to learn how to swim well! This is an important precaution for all water sports and recreational activities near the water.

The American Red Cross suggests additional water rules and safety tips. Their advice includes the following:

            -swim outdoors only when water temperature will not chill your body

            -know the depth of the water that you are swimming in

            -do not swim help a drowning person unless you have special training

            -learn how to handle a boat, kayak, or canoe correctly

            -use equipment that is in good condition

            -be careful of deep or fast currents when wading in rivers or streams

Swimming and water sports can be very enjoyable activities as long as safety rules and procedures are followed. Don’t try to do more in the water than your skill or fitness level allow you to do. And remember . . . NEVER SWIM ALONE!

Click HERE for a short article and short video to help you stay safe around water.

Click HERE to find out why it's important to be safe in the water.

When you are ready to answer your homework questions, click HERE to complete your assignment. Don't forget to click SUBMIT to send your answers to your teacher.

FiT Work #20: Physical Fitness Test

DUE @ END OF THE PERIOD

FitnessGram is a fitness assessment and reporting program for youth, first developed by the Cooper Institute in response to the need for a comprehensive set of assessment procedures in physical education programs.The assessment includes a variety of health-related physical fitness tests. Scores from these assessments are compared to healthy fitness zone standards to determine students’ overall physical fitness and suggest areas for improvement when appropriate.

The healthy fitness zone standards are not based on class averages or any other peer comparisons. They are what is called criterion-referenced standards that are based on recommended levels of fitness needed for good health. The standards are set specifically for boys and girls of various ages using the best available research. The healthy fitness zone standards were established by a FitnessGram scientific advisory board, which includes some of the foremost scientists and practitioners in fitness and physical activity.

Clink the links to find out more about the Fitness Gram (PFT) Test and then answer the questions in the attached Google Form. Don't forget to hit the submit button!

Now that you know a little more about what the FitnessGram is, click HERE to to learn about California Physical Fitness Test, it’s purpose and it’s content.

When you are ready to answer your homework questions, click HERE to complete your assignment. Don't forget to click SUBMIT to send your answers to your teacher.

FiT WORK #19 - THE CONCUSSION PLAYBOOK

DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD

If you happen to be watch football, you may have seen players being escorted off the football field and into the locker room. They are usually taken out of the football game after attempting to make a tackle, or being tackled, hitting the ground hard, and often temporarily losing consciousness. In order to avoid further injury, they are not allowed to return to the game, and instead have to undergo medical testing to properly diagnose the severity of a possible concussion.

Sometimes a player does not lose consciousness and may not appear as hurt initially. In a recent game the wide receiver was viciously tackled after catching a pass across the middle of the football field. After the catch, he jogged a few steps then stumbled to the ground, appearing disoriented. However, he stayed in the game and later when he ran out for another pass, he dropped it, and he fell to the ground. Then, rather than quickly getting up, he took a long time to stand and walk back to the huddle.

These are two prime examples of what to do, and what not to do, when you suspect that you, a teammate, or a friend or family member has suffered a concussion. Since concussions don't just happen in football, or even while playing sports, it's important to know the symptoms, who you can ask for help, and what to do in order to properly recover and heal. Click HERE to watch a video and find out more about concussions.

When you are ready to answer your homework questions click HERE to complete your work. Also, read the "hint" below each question to be sure you answer correctly. Don't forget to hit SUBMIT to send the answers to your teacher!

FiT Work 18: First Aid and CPR

FiT Work #18 First Aid and CPR - Due @ End of Period

Knowing how to administer basic first aid and how to perform cardiopulmonary respiration (CPR) can literally save a life! But before entering into an emergency situation make sure you will not be in any danger ... remember you are there to help, not become a victim yourself.

Once you know the area around a victim is safe there are general rules that should be followed as most injuries must be treated very quickly. To watch a video about basic first aid for emergencies such as head injury, nose bleed, heat stroke, choking, allergies, burns, bleeding, and unconsciousness.click this link.

The two problems associated with someone having a heart attack, or going into cardiac arrest, are a lack of breathing and no pulse or heart beat. When the proper techniques are used a heart attack victim's heart begins beating again in 60-80% of cases. To watch a video about Hands-Only CPR click this link.

When you are ready to answer your homework questions click HERE to complete your work. Don't forget to click "submit" when you are finished to send your answers to your teacher.

FiT Work 16 - SLEEP DEPRIVATION

Fit Work #16 - Sleep Deprivation

DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD

Tired? We all know the feeling; irritated, groggy, and exceptionally lazy. Chances are you didn't get enough sleep last night, or maybe you haven't slept well for the past few nights. Sleep deprivation is a condition that we often overlook or purposely ignore. Sometimes our favorite T.V. shows, video games, or a late night study session can get in the way of a much needed, good night's rest. In order to get a better understanding of the importance of sleep, click on the following links: 

How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need?

Sleep: Why We Need It and What Happens Without It

Once you have watched both videos, click HERE to complete and submit your assignment.

FiT Work 15

FiT Work #15 - Breast Cancer Awareness

Due Friday, 10/21 by 11:59 pm

Breast cancer forever changes the lives of men, women, and their families when they are diagnosed with the disease. In the U.S. this year alone more than 246,660 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Of those women diagnosed this year 40,4500 will die from the disease. Men are also at risk of breast cancer and 2,600 cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2018. The good news is that there are currently more than 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S today!

To find out more about Breast Cancer read the website, then watch the video, at the links below.

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast Cancer Awareness

Click HERE once you have viewed the resources above and are ready to answer your homework questions. You must remember to click "submit" when you are done or your answers will not go to your teacher!

FiT Work 14: Healthy Eating

FiT Work #14- Healthy Eating

Due @ the end of the period

Next to air, water is the most important substance necessary for our survival. We can live with hardly any food for two or more months, but we can only survive a few days without water! Water serves many functions in the body like digesting food, carrying nutrients through the blood to our cells, controlling body temperature, and helping joints move and keeping our lungs moist. You need to drink enough water each day to stay properly hydrated, and more than normal if you exercise, are overweight, are elderly, or live in a hot climate.

It is also important to eat well balanced meals to be sure you are getting enough protein, carbohydrates, and low fat food to fulfill your energy needs and avoid malnutrition. There are many vitamins and minerals that are considered essential and which can come from eating a variety of foods from each food group including dairy, fruit, vegetables, grains, as well as poultry, meat, nuts, or soy. Foods and snacks that are high in salt, sugar, and high fat foods should be avoided because eating too much of these can lead to health problems associated with being overweight.

To learn more about healthy eating click on each link below to watch the videos:

1. What If You Stopped Drinking Water?
2. Smart Nutrition - 3 Key Vitamins and Minerals for Teens

Click HERE once you have viewed the videos above and are ready to answer your homework questions.  You may need to watch the videos more than one time. Simple word answers are acceptable, you DO NOT need to write compete sentences for full credit. You must remember to click "submit" when you are done or your answers will not go to your teacher!

FiT Work 13 - Teen Body Image

FiT Work #13- Teen Body Image

Due:Wednesday, August 17th @ 11:59 PM

Teenagers go through so many changes in their bodies.  And as your body changes, so does your image of your body.  The way we feel about our body is called body image.  It is easy to be critical on how you look.  Popular media has caused a distorted view of our bodies through the doctored images that they display throughout all forms of media.  

How do you see yourself when you look in the mirror?  Many teens and young adults worry about how they look, "Am I too fat? Too skinny? Am I ugly, pretty or handsome?"  Teens and young adults also worry about fitting in with the rest of the crowd, while also trying to stand out as an individual.

Click HERE to watch a short video called Teen Truth: Body Image.  Once you are ready to answer your homework questions, click HERE to open the google form that contains your homework questions.  You may need to watch the video again in order to answer all of the questions.  

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