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Vaping and Physical Health

Understand the impact of vaping on athletic performance and physical health.

This lesson will help students make informed decisions about vaping and its effects on their health and athletic abilities.

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30 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Vaping and Health

10 minutes

Step 2

Presentation on Vaping and Athletic Performance

15 minutes

Step 3

Class Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

15 minutes

Step 5

Introduce Fitness Impact Study Project

10 minutes

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Introduction to Vaping

Introduce the topic by explaining what vaping is and its rising popularity among teens. Highlight the importance of understanding its impact on health and athletic performance.

Vaping and Lung Capacity

Discuss how vaping affects lung capacity. Explain that the chemicals in vape can cause inflammation and damage to lung tissues, reducing the ability to take in oxygen.

Impact on Endurance

Explain how reduced lung capacity from vaping affects endurance. Athletes may find it harder to sustain physical activity over time.

Overall Physical Fitness

Discuss the overall impact of vaping on physical fitness. Include points on how it can affect heart rate, blood pressure, and recovery times.

Class Discussion

Encourage students to reflect on how vaping might impact their own sports or physical activities. Facilitate a discussion to share thoughts and experiences.

Fitness Impact Study Project

Introduce the Fitness Impact Study project. Explain the objectives and how students will be assessed using the Project Evaluation Rubric.

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Project Guide

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Rubric

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Physical Fitness and Vaping

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