by Mr. Jason Alcoser, M.S. Phys. Ed., St. Augustine High School
Lauren Cuddihy, Eastlake Middle
Mary Ann McLaughlin, Point Loma High School
This is a guide for high school students to assess their fitness level and establish fitness goals.
Introduction
How Fit are You?
Do you participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity at least 4 days each week?
Do you participate in enjoyable and challenging physical activities?
Many of America's youngsters between the ages of 5 and 8 already show at least one heart disease risk factor: obesity, elevated cholesterol or high blood pressure. This is America's secret tragedy.
Arnold Schwarzenagger
Here are the national statistics for teenagers from ages 12 through 19 (this information taken from the Centers for Disease Control from the years 1999 through 2002)
16.1 % of adolescent boys and girls are overweight
14.6 % of white boys are overweight
17 % of African American boys are overweight
24.7 % of hispanic boys are overweight
12.7 % of white girls are overweight
22.8 % of African American girls are overweight
19.9 % of hispanic girls are overweight