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Assessment of

Physical
Activity and
Fitness Levels
Lifestyle and Health: A person’s lifestyle is the most significant factor affecting their
health. Adopting healthy behaviors early in life is essential as risk factors can carry into
adulthood. By taking control of lifestyle choices, one can improve their health and
quality of life, which involves working meaningfully, relating well with others, and
developing personal potentials.

Lesson 4 Overview: Physical Activity and Fitness Assessment: International Physical


Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ): This helps you assess your physical activity levels and
sedentary habits. Fitness Test: Involves evaluating body composition (using BMI, waist
circumference), and cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal fitness through various
performance tests.

These assessments help in setting personal fitness goals. Dance Activities: You will
engage in dance-based activities of varying intensities (low, moderate, high) that
develop your movement repertoire. These activities serve as a tool for achieving fitness
goals and enhancing physical activity habits, with applications in both entertainment
and public performances.
SELF - ASSESSMENT
OF HEALTH - RELATED
FITNESS STATUS
After identifying your physical activity patterns, fitness assessments will help identify
strengths and weaknesses, set fitness goals, and monitor progress. Some tests are
vigorous, so pre-participation screening (PAR-Q) may be necessary to determine if
medical evaluation is needed. - *PAR-Q*: A seven-question survey for people aged 15-
69 to assess readiness for physical activity.

Fitness reflects one's ability to perform exercises and tasks, contributing to both
present and future health outcomes. - Individuals with disabilities or medical conditions
should engage in physical activities based on their abilities, following individualized
plans for safe participation and goal achievement.
*Body Composition*: Assessed through BMI, waist circumference, Self -
and skinfold measurements, which relate to health risks (e.g.,
diabetes, cardiovascular diseases). Assessment
*Cardiorespiratory Endurance*: Ability to perform sustained,
moderate-to-high intensity exercise. Tests include the 12-minute run
of Health -
(Cooper test), 1-mile walk (Rockport test), and the progressive shuttle
run (bleep test). - *Musculoskeletal Fitness*: Involves strength, Related
Fitness (HRF)
endurance, and power. Tests include curl-ups, push-ups, vertical
jumps, and handgrip assessments.

*Flexibility*: Assessed through sit-and-reach and zipper tests. Static


and dynamic stretching techniques improve flexibility, with dynamic
stretching also enhancing performance and reducing injury risks.
Status
Barriers to
include lack of time, resources, motivation, and knowledge, as
Physical
well as fear of judgment or embarrassment. To overcome
these obstacles, individuals can prioritize assessments, seek Activity
Assessmen
support from friends or family, and educate themselves on the
benefits. Additionally, fostering a supportive, nonjudgmental
environment can help individuals feel more confident and
motivated to participate in these assessments.
t
Participatio
n
Assessment
ofOne’s Diet
is essential for overall health and fitness. It involves
reviewing food choices, portion sizes, nutrient intake,
and meal timing. Methods such as keeping a food
diary, using online nutrition tracking tools, or
consulting a dietitian can help individuals identify
patterns and make necessary adjustments.
Incorporating nutrient-rich foods like fruits,
vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy
fats supports nutritional needs and improves health.
Base Moves in
Dance
includes fundamental base moves for the lower and upper body, forming a full-body
workout. Music guides the routine, with beats organized into downbeats and upbeats,
creating measures. Common phrases in aerobics are 8, 16, and 32-counts. Base moves
can be adjusted to match desired intensity and are categorized as lower-body or upper-
body moves, typically using two or four counts to complete. These moves have many
variations and are essential for building aerobic dance routines.
Contemporary Dance

Complimentar
Contemporary dance moves are designed to
encourage freedom of movement and self-expression.
They have no established movement patterns and are

y
free- flowing. The emphasis is on adequate force
distribution "relaxed moving," which can be
accomplished through a wide range of movement
possibilities, forms, qualities, or dynamics . The

and following are base moves which you can incorporate


in your dance fitness routine:

Opposition
Complimentary moves are movements that are done
using both the arms and the legs of the same side
Folk Dances

while opposition moves are movements that are The fundamental dance steps include the
performed alternately by the left and the right side. change step, polka, waltz, sway balance,
touch step, point step, and close step.
These are performed using the 2/4, 34, or a
combination of these time signatures .

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