Fitness Theory Flashcards
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Physical activity
any bodily movement produced by the skeletal muscles that is above daily functioning and that results in greater energy expenditure
Quality of life
incorporates physical, mental, social and psychological well- being
Active living
a way of life in which physical activity is valued and integrated into daily life
exercise
is a more formal type of physical activity and is designed to improve or maintain physical fitness
What is FITT?
Frequency (number of times per week)
Intensity (how hard, difficult or challenging the activity is to perform)
Time (duration of activity
Type of activity (mode)
physical fitness
refers to exercise that results in an enhanced physiological or functional capacity, demonstrating a measurable improvement in performance
Describe characteristics of Canada’s active living guide
- 60 minutes of activity
- start with light movement, then increase to vigorous training for 20-30 minutes and so on
- A beginning can start with 3-5 times of exercise per week
wellness
is about the dynamics of positive health (combination of health and happiness)
Healthy living
The state of healthy living is achieved by the practice of a healthy lifestyle and its practices: eating sensibly, being physically active, managing stress ect
What are the 6 aspects of wellness
physical health emotional health social health environmental health mental health spiritual health
What are uncontrollable lifestyle risk factors
age, gender, genetics, some environmental influences, medical history
Contollable
smoking, physical activity, eating habits, alcohol and drug use, stress, personal safety habits
What are the 3 activity groups
caridovascular
flexibility
strength
What is the easiest and greatest benefit pf physical activity and exercise?
reduce blood pressure and swelling
What are the 4 components of health-related physical fitness?
muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness
Cardiovascular fitness: define and how do you test it
the ability of the capacity of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to deliver enough blood, fuel and therefore oxygen to the exercising mucles for an extended period of time. Test is with a VO2 test that determines the volume of oxygen that the body can use per ki;ogram if body weight for each minute of activity
Benefits of cardiovascular fitness
- heart pumps more blood per beat
- resting heart raate slows down
- increase in red blood cells
- increase blood supply to tissues
Muscular strength define
the max amount of tension or force that a muscle or a muscle group can exert in a single contraction
Benefits of muscular strength
- perform everyday tasks
- support the body
- needed for recreation activities
Muscular endurance define
refers to the number of times a muscle or group of muscles can repeatedly exert a force without fatiguing or the ability to sustain a given level of tension
Muscular endurance benefits
- walk without fatigue
- repeatedly use the muscle
Flexability and stretching define
the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion (degree of movement at a joint)
Stretching define
involves a variety of techniques where the joint and the surrounding muscles are moved through and beoyond their accustomed range of motion
Benefits of stretching and flexability
joint and health function decreased muscle tension prevention of injuries treatement of injuries healthy posture