Lifelong Physical Activity

Description

The benefits of regular physical activity from a young age are highlighted in this energetic and informative program. Viewers will hear from Australian Olympic rower Kim Crow and other athletes as they discuss the physical, mental, and social results of fitness and exercise. The positive and negative aspects of group and solo activities are explored, including barriers to participation and how any individual, regardless of background, can incorporate physical activity into his or her busy lifestyle. Various forms of athletics are addressed, specifically ones that can be undertaken at any age, such as golf, rowing, swimming, and orienteering (a sport involving navigation skills as well as physical exertion).

Runtime

15 min

Subjects

Genre

Date of Publication

[2012], c2012

Database

Films on Demand

Direct Link

Similar Films

Getting the job you really want. Getting the life you really want. Introduction. Program one
Mobility and stability dim sum
A health and wellness inventory aiming for S.A.N.I.T.Y
Nutrition pathways. Beyond fitness. Physical activity. Lesson 17
The science and practice of body-composition assessment
The Netiquette Edge
High-Tech Lifestyles
Endurance Training
The nia technique. The five sensations of feeling fitness
In the house
Clean Eating. The Dirty Truth
2008 physical activity guidelines for Americans - Joint Commission on Sports Medicine and Science
Exercise is medicine in the workplace
Physiological testing of the athlete. Applications and limitations
Community wellness & exercise is medicine