lesson 2

• Physical activity and social problems

  The youth need engagement because they have a lot of time for leisure
• Social control theory


  • A child who engages in physical activities does not commit delinquent acts
  • Not all activities are "protective"
• Suggested protective sports


  • Club and group participation in sports
  • Vigorous individual sports participation
• Importance of getting involved in the community

  A community-wide campaign in relation to health and fitness is a complete and focused effort to support and endorse physical activity using various methods in different settings
• Intervention


  An organized effort to promote specific behaviors and habits that can improve physical, mental and emotional health
• Community-wide campaign usual objectives

  • Social support (self-help groups)
  • Health concerned organizations
  • Risk factor screening
  • Counseling
  • Education on physical activity
  • Environmental / Policy changes
  • Other intervention programs
• Local communication system within a community

  • Local radio
  • Signage
  • Government broadcasts
  • Megaphones
  • Local theater
  • Dialogue groups
• Community-based health information system

  • Birth registration
  • Community scoreboards
  • Social Media platforms for health-related community campaigns
• Individual responsibility


  • Being healthy and fit is the responsibility of everyone
  • We are also responsible for the over-all wellness of our respective communities
• Initiating leadership in physical fitness activities

  • Have initiative
  • Responsible
  • Have a good judgment
  • Diligent
  • Cooperative
  • Have the ability to think constructively
• A physically educated person possesses a good grasp of leadership