1 Physical Fitness Flashcards
is a state of health and well-being and more specifically, the
ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.
Physical Fitness
Is the capacity of each individual to accomplish daily tasks with alertness and
vigor.
Physical Fitness
In order for the exercise to be effective, it
must be done ____________, __________
and __________.
at the right frequency
intensity
duration
CARDIOVASCULAR health depends on
maintaining _________________________.
good cardiovascular endurance
Finding your target heart range.
Sit quietly for five minutes and then take your pulse. (resting heart rate)
Subtract your age from 220 to find your maximum heart rate. For example, if you
are 16, your maximum heart rate will be 204.
For every workout to be effective, it needs to follow the F.I.T.T. formula,
meaning_____________
FREQUENCY, INTENSITY, TIME/DURATION and type of activity.
This is the part of the exercise program when the activity is performed at its highest
peak.
WORKOUT
is the schedule of workouts three to four times a week. It depends partly on one’s fitness goals and type of activity to do.
FREQUENCY
this allows one to reach overload and will improve your fitness level. Start slowly to build endurance.
INTENSITY
slowly build up the amount of time you spend doing a specific physical activity. Then , have rest for one or two minutes between sets. Vary also
the exercises to strengthen your muscles in the full range of motion.
TIME/DURATION
Frequency
How often you do you exercise?
Intensity
How hard do you do the exercise?
Time/ Duration
How long will you be doing the actvity?
This is the end part of the workout. Avoid doing in an abrupt manner.
This is an activity preparing the muscles to return to a resting state.
It is slowing down the activity.
Continue doing this for about five minutes and another is allotted for stretching.
COOL-DOWN
2 types of tests in physical fitness
pre-test
post-test
ELEVEN COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
agility
balance
power
speed
body composition
reaction time
cardiovascular endurance
coordination
muscular endurance
muscular strength
flexibility
the ability to move quickly and change direction with ease. This describes
both physical and mental agility.
AGILITY
ladder drills
hurdle drills
Agility Balls
Balloon Drills
Cone Drills
Medicine Ball Drills
example exercises to improve agility
the ability to stay upright or stay in control of one’s body movement.
BALANCE
Balance on one foot
Single leg lift
Single leg side lift
Leg lift with dumbbells
Balance on a stability ball
Balance walk
example exercises to improve balance
(balance)
can be ________ or_________
static
dynamic
The proportion of fat and fat free mass (muscle, bone, organs and water) in the
body.
this is the composition of your body in terms of a percentage weight or mass.
body composition
Balance Diet
Healthy Nutrition Plan
Understanding Energy Balance
Physical Activity/Exercise 30 – 60 minutes a day
Improving Body Composition
this can be improved by doing several types of
aerobic conditioning.
CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE