Module 1 Flashcards
(36 cards)
What are the six components of total fitness?
Physical, Skill-related, Mental/Emotional, Medical, Nutritional, and Social fitness.
What is the main focus of an exercise program, and what else is important?
The physical aspect is usually the focus, but the other five components are equally important.
Which components of fitness are fitness instructors primarily responsible for?
Physical, nutritional, and skill-related fitness.
What does physical-related fitness refer to?
The ability of the body systems to work efficiently for health and daily activities.
What are the five components of physical-related fitness?
Cardiovascular fitness, Muscular strength, Muscular endurance, Flexibility and mobility, Body composition.
What is cardiovascular fitness?
The ability of the lungs and heart to transport and use oxygen; improved by activities like jogging and swimming.
What is muscular strength?
The ability to generate force, important for daily tasks and bone mass improvement.
What is muscular endurance?
The ability to sustain low levels of force over time, helpful in activities like climbing stairs and posture maintenance.
Define flexibility and mobility.
Flexibility: movement range at joints; Mobility: quality/fluidity of joint movement.
What is body composition?
Ratio of fat to lean mass; more important than body weight for health and fitness.
What is skill-related fitness?
The interaction between the nervous and muscular systems.
What are the seven components of skill-related fitness?
Speed, Power, Reaction time, Balance, Coordination, Proprioception, Agility.
Define speed in fitness.
Quickness of movement (e.g., sprinting, punching).
What is power in fitness terms?
Strength applied quickly (e.g., vertical jump).
What is reaction time?
Time taken to respond to a stimulus.
What is balance?
Ability to maintain the centre of mass over the base of support.
What is coordination?
Moving multiple limbs harmoniously and accurately.
What is proprioception?
Sensing limb positions without visual cues.
Define agility.
Ability to change direction quickly and maintain athleticism.
How does age influence fitness?
Fitness peaks in the 20s-30s, then declines; this can be mitigated with exercise.
How does gender affect fitness?
Men generally have more muscle mass; women are usually more flexible.
What are the three somatotypes (body types)?
Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph.
Describe an ectomorph.
Slim, lightly muscled, good for endurance sports.
Describe a mesomorph.
Naturally muscular and athletic; good strength-to-weight ratio.
