Sound nutritional practices have lifelong effects on physical/ mental health.
The proper diet for one person may not be suitable for another. The “best diet” depends on one’s age, metabolism, activity level, and health.
SUGGESTED REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Are you what you eat?
What impact does society’s image of the “perfect body” have on our present day eating habits?
Why do many people ignore dietary guidelines despite health repercussions?
Physical Fitness
There is a significant relationship between physical fitness and self-esteem.
Fitness starts with a personal choice, followed by an evaluation of one’s level of physical activity and the identification of realistic and sustainable physical fitness goals.
SUGGESTED REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What practices related to physical activity can affect your health now and in years to come?
How can I develop a sustainable personal physical fitness plan that is tailored to my current levels of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility and is in keeping with my personal physical fitness goals?
Form and Technique in Sports
Practice makes progress.
In sports, good technique can sometimes compensate for a lack of strength and size.
Regular practice combined with quality feedback from others and self-assessment are essential to improving a skill.