Transcript What You Will Do Identify appropriate clothing for your personal fitness program. Demonstrate the basics of choosing appropriate, nonskid footwear. Explain how to reduce your.

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What You Will Do
Identify appropriate clothing for your personal
fitness program.
Demonstrate the basics of choosing appropriate,
nonskid footwear.
Explain how to reduce your risk of activityrelated injury.
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Terms to Know
pronation
supination
toe box
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Safety Gear and Clothing
It is important to choose clothing and safety
equipment that are suited to the particular
activity or exercise you will be doing.
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Clothing
Choose clothing that is appropriate to the
activity. Here are some examples:
Aerobic dance
Choose material that is not too tight and allows comfortable
movement.
Rugged activity
Durable fabric is best for activities such as rock climbing.
Outdoor activity
Consider fabrics that are wind and water-resistant if necessary.
Proper fit is a major consideration.
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Footwear
Always choose a nonskid shoe to significantly
reduce risk for injury.
When shopping for footwear, think about the
activities you will be doing. There are many
different types of footwear, and many are
designed for a particular activity or sport.
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Footwear
Terms to Know
Pronation
There are two main factors to
consider when shopping for shoes:
Pronation
Supination
The normal motion of
the foot as you walk
or run, from the
outside of the heel
striking the ground
through the normal
inward roll of
the foot.
Supination
The normal outward
roll of the foot as it
hits the ground.
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Footwear
Term to Know
Toe box
A roomy toe box will allow proper
circulation in your feet during
activity.
The part of the
shoe that
surrounds the
toes.
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Safety Equipment
If you participate in an activity such as bicycling,
skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, or inline
skating, you should always wear protective
equipment.
Statistics show that the likelihood of head injury
is reduced 85% when a helmet is worn.
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Safety Equipment
Other safety considerations include:
Take extra care around pedestrians and vehicles.
Always control your speed.
Pay close attention to the pavement for holes and obstructions.
If you do fall, prepare your body for the blow by curling up into a ball and
rolling as you hit the ground.
Replace your helmet if it is damaged.
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Lesson 3 Review
Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
1. Vocabulary Define
pronation and supination.
2. Recall Give two reasons
for wearing a safety helmet
while skateboarding,
cycling, and snowboarding.
1. Vocabulary
2. Recall
A helmet protects
Pronation
is the normal
against
motioninjury.
head
of the foot as you walk
or run. Supination is the
normal outward roll of the
foot.
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