Fitness Benefits

jbrock02@shepherd.edu

Introduction l Task l Process

Introduction

Quick! Murray the moose is drastically out of shape and he needs your help.  Murray has been relaxing too long and he needs to be informed about the benefits of fitness in physical activities.  Your mission is to use the five websites listed to gather information so you can persuade Murray to be active.  

The Task

Once you have navigated the five websites listed, answer the questions on the key listed below on a separate sheet of paper (be sure to keep this paper because it will be a grade).  Then construct a two page (double spaced) essay that tells Murray the fitness benefits of physical activity based on what you have learned.  Make sure all ten questions are answered fully in the essay.  Try to be as persuasive as you can because Murray is a very stubborn moose.  

Question                                                                    Website

How long should you exercise?	http://www.healthierus.gov/exercise.html
What does physical activity reduce?	http://www.healthierus.gov/exercise.html
What percent of deaths can be contributed to a lack of physical activity?	http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/fitness-benefits.asp
Why is it important to exercise?	http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/fitness-benefits.asp
Which physical activity is best for a person your age? Why?	http://life.familyeducation.com/teen/exercise/29461.html
Which exercise reason is your favorite? Why?	http://life.familyeducation.com/teen/exercise/29461.html
What is the S.T.E.P. principle?	http://gamesdevelopment.gaa.ie/page/physical_fitness_for_teens.html
How would you apply the S.T.E.P. to a physical activity that you do?	http://gamesdevelopment.gaa.ie/page/physical_fitness_for_teens.html
What physical activity can you do to build strength?	http://www.medem.com/medlib/article/ZZZM2X5S1AC
How would you evaluate your own fitness level?	http://www.medem.com/medlib/article/ZZZM2X5S1AC

Process

  To complete this task and help Murray learn about the fitness benefits of physical activities follow the steps below:

1. Write the ten questions to be answered on your own paper

2. Click on the link beside the question above

3. Search the site to find the key information

4. List the responses on your answer sheet

5. Once all questions are answered construct a two page (double-spaced) paper using all the information gathered from the ten questions to persuade Murray to be more physically active. 

NOTE: All information gathered must be in essay!!!