exercise and fitness Flashcards
definition of health
a sate of complete mental, physical and social well being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.
definition of fitness
the ability to meet the demands of the environment
definition of exercise
A form of physical activity done to maintain or improve health and/ or physical fitness it is not a competitive sport
what 3 factors are needed to achieve a balanced healthy lifestyle?
regular exercise
increased fitness
healthy benefits
define cardiovascular fitness
the ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time with out tiring.
what is the cardiovascular system made up of?
the heart, blood vessels and blood
define muscular endurance
the ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired.
define muscular strength
the amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
define flexibility
The range of movement possible at a joint
define body composition
the percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle and bone
name the 5 health related components
Cardiovascular fitness Body composition Flexibility Muscular endurance Muscular strength
Name the 6 skill related components
Balance Agility Reaction time Speed Power Coordination
define agility
the ability to change the position of the body quickly and to control the movement of the whole body
define balance
the agility to retain the body’s centre of gravity above the base of support, conditions of movement shape and orientation.
define coordination
the ability to use two or more body parts togther
