KINES 300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Healthy People Program, Health Equity

• School: American River College
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: KINES 300
• Professor: Kiefer

Document Summary

Purpose is to optimize quality of life through a long-term commitment to enjoyable physical activity and sport experiences that will meet varied needs in a changing world. Surgeon general"s report on physical activity and health (1996) Males and females of all ages benefit from regular physical activity. Significant health benefits can be obtained by including a moderate amount (minimum of 30 minuets) of physical activity on most, if not all, days of the week. Strength developing exercises should be completed at least twice per week for adults in order to improve musculoskeletal health, maintain independence in performing the activities of daily life, and reduce the risk of falling. Many of the beneficial affects of exercise training from both endurance and resistance activities diminish within two weeks if physical activity is substantially reduced, and benefits disappear within two to eight months if physical activity is not resumed.