001: physical education Flashcards
(46 cards)
Physical fitness is significant to health because…
it reduced the risk of health-related illnesses.
The capacity of the heart and the lungs to sustain oxygen to muscles for a prolonged period of time.
Cardiovascular fitness / cardiorespiratory fitness.
Refers to the ability of the muscle to work over a prolonged period of time w/o fatigue.
Muscular Endurance
Refers to the maximum amount of force a muscle can exert against an opposing force.
Muscular strength
The ability to move a body part through a full range of motion at a joint.
Flexibility
The ratio of body fat to lean body mass.
Body composition
Refers to source of materials / food required by a being or cell to stay alive.
Proper nutrition
____ and ____ work hand in hand for an improved physical performance.
Exercise; nutrition
What are training principles and concepts?
Rules that you need to adhere to when performing physical activities / programs.
The process of adding stress in the form of resistance to weights or other materials.
Overload
Refers to how often you do a physical activity.
Frequency
Refers to how hard or intense you do a physical activity.
Intensity
Refers to how long you do a physical activity.
Time
Refers to the kind of activity you perform.
Type
Your training should be specific and intended for your sports…
Specificity
Also known as “use it or lose it”
Reversibility
Variety of workouts
Variance
Barriers to physical fitness:
- Lack of time
- Lack of interest
- Lack of confidence
- Too tired to workout
- Too lazy to do exercise
- Lack of physical strength
- Failed workout programs
- Financial problems
- Lack of family support
How can you overcome lack of time?
Get up earlier and exercise in the morning
How can you overcome lack of interest?
Choose a physical activity that you enjoy.
How can you overcome lack of confidence?
Go solo. You can always exercise alone.
How can you overcome being too tired to work out?
Find time during the day when you feel energetic.
How can you overcome lack of physical strength?
Set convincing goal that you can achieve.
How can you overcome failed workout programs?
Set a realistic goal and follow it.