Active Living Flashcards
What is the recovery principle?
Adequate rest time needed for body to adapt to exercise stress
What are 3 mind-body exercise approaches?
Pilates, Tai Chi, and Yoga
What are the five components of physical fitness?
Cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition
What is VO2 max?
The maximum oxygen uptake capacity during exercise
How can you measure muscular strength?
Through one-repetition maximum (1RM) testing
What are 3 common barriers to physical activity?
Lack of time, feeling too tired, and intimidation at fitness facilities
What is the reversibility principle?
Fitness gains are lost when exercise is stopped or reduced
What is the specificity principle?
The body adapts specifically to the type of activity performed
What is the overload principle?
Progressive increase in stress or demand on the body to stimulate fitness improvements
What is muscular endurance?
The ability to sustain repeated muscle actions over time
Define muscular strength
Maximum force a muscle or muscle group can generate in a single movement
What is cardiorespiratory endurance?
The ability of heart, lungs, and circulatory system to deliver oxygen to working muscles
What are the recommended guidelines for adult physical activity?
At least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week in 10+ minute sessions
Define physical literacy
The motivation, confidence, and competence to value and engage in physical activities for life
List 3 major benefits of regular exercise
Reduces heart disease risk, improves mental health, enhances immunity
