As you learned in the lesson, regular physical activity is an important component of good overall health. That doesn't mean that everyone has to run marathons or lift weights. It does mean that our bodies are made to be active. For this week's activity, you'll analyze how much physical activity you do and how your level of physical fitness impacts your health.
Click the Activity button below to access the worksheet where you will record your work for the rest of the week. When you have completed this assignment, submit it to your teacher.
Your work on this assignment will be evaluated according to the following rubric.
| Points | Criteria | |
| Part A 45 points |
45 | For each of three days, you recorded the duration and intensity of your physical activities. You also recorded your mood before and after each activity. |
| Part B 45 points |
15 | You analyzed the relationship between duration, intensity, and type of physical activity and your mood. |
| 15 | You used specific examples from Part A to support your analysis. | |
| 15 | You wrote your response using complete sentences as well as correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling | |
| Part C 10 points |
10 | You wrote a physical activity “prescription” using the template provided. |
