📚 Topic 3 Vocabulary

Question 1

Aerobic Activity

Answer 1

Exercise requiring oxygen, done at moderate intensity for an extended time (e.g., running).

Question 2

Anaerobic Activity

Answer 2

High-intensity exercise in short bursts without oxygen reliance (e.g., sprinting, weightlifting).

Question 3

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Answer 3

Ability of heart and lungs to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity.

Question 4

Muscular Strength

Answer 4

Amount of force a muscle can produce in a single effort.

Question 5

Muscular Endurance

Answer 5

Ability of muscles to perform repeated contractions without fatigue.

Question 6

Flexibility

Answer 6

Range of motion available at a joint.

Question 7

Overload Principle

Answer 7

Body must work harder than normal to improve fitness.

Question 8

Progression Principle

Answer 8

Gradually increasing intensity or duration of exercise to improve.

Question 9

Specificity Principle

Answer 9

Training should be relevant to fitness goal or sport.

Question 10

Hydration

Answer 10

Providing adequate fluids to maintain health and performance.

Question 11

Dehydration

Answer 11

Excessive loss of body fluids causing health risks.

Question 12

Exercise Etiquette

Answer 12

Proper behavior during exercise, like sharing equipment and space.

Question 13

Environmental Hazards

Answer 13

External factors like heat, cold, uneven terrain affecting safety.

Question 14

Personal Fitness Program

Answer 14

Customized plan to improve specific health and fitness areas.

Question 15

Wellness

Answer 15

Holistic state of physical, mental, and emotional health.