CF - Cardiovascular Fitness Lesson

Cardiovascular Fitness

Introduction

man running on treadmill 

Cardiovascular Fitness

Cardiovascular fitness is said to be the most important of all physical fitness components! Regardless of how strong you might look, activity cannot be continued for a long period of time if the circulatory and respiratory systems cannot meet the muscles' demands for oxygen. In this microlesson, you will examine why cardiovascular fitness is important and how physical activity improves your overall health.

 

Explore

Explore the information below to learn more about cardiovascular fitness.

 

   

 

 

Cardiovascular Fitness Self-Reflection

Step One
Choose an aerobic activity to do for I minute. (jump rope, jog in place, dance)
Step Two
After I minute: Are you out of breath? What is your pulse?
Step Three
Self-reflection questions
If you are out of breath, what can you do to improve your cardiovascular health?
What was your pulse? Do you think you could get the reading lower? Why or why not?

 

Reflection

How important is cardiovascular fitness to you? How was your self-assessment? How can an improved health improve your overall life?

What Is Your Takeaway? 

 

 

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