Teen Health Course 2Chapter 3:
Physical Activity and FitnessParent Letters - EnglishParent Letter and Activities
For use with Chapter 3 Dear Parent or Guardian,
We are now studying the topic of physical activity and fitness in your child’s
health class. We are teaching the students about being physically fit—able
to handle the demands of everyday life. By combining regular exercise with
an active lifestyle and sound nutrition, students can achieve physical fitness.
They will learn that regular physical activity helps them look and feel better.
Some questions your teen will consider as we discuss this topic are: How
does physical activity benefit my physical, mental/emotional, and social
health? How do the skeletal, muscular, and circulatory systems work, and
what is their relation to physical activity? How can I choose sports activities
that are right for me?
Your teen will answer these questions in the context of his or her fitness
goals. Our approach will emphasize that all people—no matter what their
level of fitness—can enjoy the many benefits of physical activity.
Your teen will learn about two different types of exercise: aerobic exercise—such
as biking and swimming that require large amounts of oxygen and works the
heart; and anaerobic exercise—such as sprinting and gymnastics, which
use short bursts of energy. Each student will learn how to test his or her
physical fitness and set and achieve fitness goals. The goal is that this
program will start your teen on the path toward lifelong fitness.
To support and extend our classroom work, please set aside some time during
the next few weeks to complete one or more of the following activities with
your teen: - Watch a sporting event with your teen, either in person or on television.
- With your teen, learn a sport or participate in a physical activity
that is new to both of you. Help each other work on your fitness plans.
- Talk to
your teen about how he or she feels about participating in physical activities.
Does your teen have a feeling of satisfaction when fitness goals are met?
Of course, feel free to engage in other activities you think will encourage
your teen to lead a fit lifestyle. As a health teacher, one of my main goals
for this class is to instill a sense of importance of physical activity.
Thank you for joining me in teaching the many benefits of fitness to your
teen.
Sincerely,
Health Teacher  | 
