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What are secondary components of fitness?

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Things that make day to day life easier:

Balance
Coordination
Agility
Reaction time 
Speed
Power
Mental capacity
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What are primary components of fitness?

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Things you can’t live without:

Cardiorespiratory capacity
Muscular capacity
Flexibility
Body composition

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What does cardiorespiratory capacity refer to?

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Ability of the body to take in oxygen, deliver it to the cells, & use it to create energy.

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What does muscular capacity refer to?

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The spectrum of muscular capability: endurance, strength, power.

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What does flexibility refer to?

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The range, or amount of movement that a joint is capable of performing.

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What does body composition refer to?

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The proportion of fat free mass - fat mass.

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Balance

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The ability to maintain a specific position in either stationary, or dynamic (moving) position.

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Coordination

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The ability to use all body parts together to produce a smooth fluid motion.

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Agility

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The ability to quickly change direction.

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Reaction time

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The time it takes to react to something.

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Speed

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Ability to move quickly

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Power

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Strength and speed

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Mental capability

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The ability to concentrate during exercise & relax and enjoy the psychological benefits of exercise.

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What is social health?

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Ability to interact well with people and the environment and have satisfying personal relationships

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What is mental health?

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The ability to learn and grow intellectually.

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What is emotional health?

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The ability to control emotions and be comfortable expressing them appropriately.

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What is spiritual health?

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a belief in some unifying force.

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What are some benefits of physical activity?

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Improves heart efficiency
Decreases body fat
Promotes stable joints
Increases muscle strength 
Strengthens bones
Increases metabolism
Improves self esteem and body image
Reduces depression 
Helps stress management
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What are some RISKS associated with physical INactivity?

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Premature death
Heart disease
Obesity
High blood pressure
Depression
Stroke
Diabetes 
Colon cancer