1.1.3 Exercise and fitness as part of your healthy, active lifestyle Flashcards
What is the definition of health?
A state of complete mental, physical and social well being.
What is the definition of fitness?
The ability to meet the demands of the environment
What is the definition of exercise?
A form of physical activity done to maintain or improve health and/or physical fitness, does not have to be a competitive sport
What is the definition of Performance?
How well a task is completed
What are the 5 aspects of health related fitness?
- Cardio vascular fitness
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Flexibility
- Body composition
What is the definition of Cardio vascular fitness?
The ability to exercise the entire body for long periods of time
What is the definition of muscular strength?
The amount of force a muscle can exert against a resistance
What is the definition of Muscular endurance?
The ability to use voluntary muscles many times without getting tired
What is the definition of flexibility?
The range of movement possible at a joint
What is the definition of body composition?
The percentage of body weight which is made up of muscles, bone and fat
What are the 6 skill related aspects of fitness? Remember ABCPRS
- Agility
- balance
- Co-ordination
- power
- Reaction time
- Speed
What is the definition of agility?
The ability to change direction quickly or change the position of your body
What is the definition of Balance?
The ability to retain the position of your body
What is the definition of Co-ordination?
The ability to use 2 or more body parts together
What is the definition of power?
The ability to do strength performances quickly
speed*strength=power
