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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 activity-related 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 danceChoose material that is not too tight and allows comfortable movement.

Rugged activityDurable fabric is best for activities such as rock climbing.

Outdoor activityConsider 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

There are two main factors to consider when shopping for shoes:

Pronation

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.

Terms to Know

Pronation

Pronation

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.

Supination

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Footwear

A roomy toe box will allow proper circulation in your feet during activity.

Toe box

The part of the shoe that

surrounds the toes.

Term to Know

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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.Take extra care around pedestrians and vehicles.

Always control your speed.Always control your speed.

Pay close attention to the pavement for holes and obstructions.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.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.Replace your helmet if it is damaged.

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1. Vocabulary

Pronation is the normal motion of the foot as you walk or run. Supination is the normal outward roll of the foot.

2. Recall

A helmet protects against head injury.

Lesson 3 Review

1. Vocabulary Define pronation and supination.

2. Recall Give two reasons for wearing a safety helmet while skateboarding, cycling, and snowboarding.

Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary

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