test 2 Flashcards
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Physical Wellness: 3
Body ability to respond or adapt to demands and stress of physical effort
Ability to perform moderate to vigorous physical activity without becoming overly tired
Choices helping us avoid illness and injuries
What does physical wellness promote: 3
Proper care of body
Health
Functioning
Why is physical fitness important:4
More easily meet physical demands of everyday living
Respond positively to increase physical demands under stressful conditions
Withstand physical challenges
Protect from disease
When does peak fitness occur:1
Late teens – early 20s
Sedentary lifestyle: 2
Lack of physical activity
Results with physical deterioration
Results of sedentary lifestyle: 6
Decreased energy
Decreased muscle tone
Decreased muscle mass
Decreased cardiovascular endurance
Decreased flexibility
Increased body fat
5 health related components of physical fitness
- cardiorespiratory endurance
- muscular strength
- muscular endurance
- flexibility
- body composition
cardiorespiratory endurance:1
- ability to perform prolonged, large muscle, dynamic exercise ate moderate-high intensity
muscular strength1
amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort
muscular endurance 1
ability to resist fatigue and sustain a given level of muscle tension
flexibility: 1
ability to move joints through their full range of motion
body composition 2
proportion of fat and fat free mass in body (muscle, bone and water)
skill related components to fitness
skill related components to fitness: 2
ability to perform sport-specific skills
may require, speed, agility, balance, coordination and reaction time
what does physics activity boost 3
concentration
memory
learning
average screen time of teens 2
- 7hrs and 22 mins - 43% waking hours
60% do not get recommended amount of physical activity
physical activity definition 2
any body movement carried out by the skeletal muscles and requiring energy
essential for health an health benefits
exercise definition 2
planned, structured, repetitive movement of the body intended to improve and maintain physical fitness
necessary to significantly improve physical fitness
how much exercise is enough factors 4
- depends on health status and goals
-moderate vs high intensity
- strive to become more active at least
- start slowly for weight management
exercise guidelines recommendations 4
- for adults 18-64
at least 10mins of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic exercise most days
minimum of 150 mins/week
strength/resistance training 2 days/week
what are the Canadian physical activity stats: 2
2/3 are overweight
more than 80% are not active enough to achieve health benefits
obesity in canada 6
- 1/4 adults ate obese
- obesity rates re higher in men than women
- obesity is more prevalent among disadvantaged population groups
- 50% of adults believe they meet physical activity guidelines but only 16% do
- average adults only complete 12mins per day
36% are overweight
5 benefits of exercise
- cardiorespiratory function : improved heart, sexual function and vitality
- metabolism - efficiently generate energy from food
- body composition - healthy
- disease prevention and management
- improved psychological and emotional wellness
Benefits of exercise: disease prevention and management 3
- CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: sedentary life, smoking, abnormal blood fats, high bp, diabetes, obesity
-CANCER: suggested exercise reduces risk of some - colon, breast, uterine, lung
-OSTEOPOROSIS: exercise benefits in protecting against loss of bone density. weight bearing activity
benefits of exercise: improved psychological and emotional wellness 7
- reduced stress
reduced anxiety and depression
improved self image
learning and memory
enjoyment
improved immune function
prevention of injuries