Lesson 1 Flashcards
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What is the definition of health-related fitness?
Exercise activities aimed at improving physical health and staying healthy.
It includes five components: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
List the five components of health-related fitness.
- Cardiovascular endurance
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Flexibility
- Body composition
Each component plays a critical role in overall physical health.
Define body composition.
The ratio of lean body weight to fat, considering fat mass, muscle mass, bone density, and water volume.
It is essential for assessing overall health.
What is flexibility?
The range of motion possible at the joints in the body.
Improved flexibility allows joints to move through a wider range of motion.
What does cardiovascular endurance refer to?
The ability of the whole body to perform activities for a prolonged time while having efficient circulatory and respiratory systems.
It is crucial for overall stamina and health.
Define muscular endurance.
The ability of a muscle to generate force repeatedly over time.
Improved endurance enables performing physical activities longer and more effectively.
What is muscular strength?
The ability of the muscle to generate force, often measured by the amount of weight lifted.
It is a key component of overall physical fitness.
What is skill-related fitness?
Fitness aimed at improving specific skills for successful participation in sports and activities.
It includes six components that enhance athletic performance.
List the six components of skill-related fitness.
- Balance
- Power
- Speed
- Agility
- Coordination
- Reaction time
Each component contributes to athletic performance.
Define balance in the context of fitness.
The ability to maintain equilibrium while moving or standing still.
Essential for various physical activities and sports.
What is power in fitness terms?
The ability to apply force at a high rate of speed.
It is particularly important in activities like weightlifting.
Define speed in fitness.
The rate at which a movement is performed.
Speed is crucial for many sports and physical activities.
What is agility?
The ability to change direction quickly and accurately during movement.
Important for sports that require quick changes of direction.
Define coordination.
The ability to use senses with body parts to perform movement tasks, especially hand-eye and foot-eye coordination.
Enhances performance in various sports.
What does reaction time measure?
The elapsed time between a stimulus and the resulting response.
Important for athletes to react quickly in competitive scenarios.
List the three male body types.
- Ectomorph
- Mesomorph
- Endomorph
These types are based on factors like limb proportions, body weight, height, and body fat distribution.
Describe the ectomorphic body type.
Characterized by narrow shoulders and hips, and tends to have little muscle or fat.
Ectomorphs often have a lean appearance.
What are the features of the mesomorphic body type?
Broad shoulders, narrower hips, and tends to build muscle easily.
Mesomorphs typically have a muscular physique.
Define the endomorphic body type.
A pear-shaped body with a higher affinity to store body fat.
Endomorphs may struggle with weight management.
What are the three body types according to Sheldon?
Ectomorph, Endomorph, Mesomorph
Psychologist William Herbert Sheldon coined these terms in 1940.
Describe the Ectomorph body type.
Tall and thin with narrow torsos and thin limbs; small amounts of body fat and trouble building muscle mass.
Describe the Endomorph body type.
Stockier with a tendency to store body fat easily; may not be overweight but obesity is associated; wide waist and hips compared to shoulders.
