Ch 6 Quiz Questions Flashcards
Isometric (static) exercises
applying force without movement (ex. plank)
Isotonic (dynamic) exercises
applying force with movement (ex. weight-training exercises such as the bench press.)
Ballistic stretching
(known as “bouncing”) is dangerous and counterproductive.
Moderate activity
causes your breathing and heart rate to accelerate but still allows for comfortable conversation.
ex. walking at 4 to 5 kilometres per hour. It is sometimes described as activity that can be performed comfortably for about 45 minutes.
muscular strength
The amount of
force a muscle
can produce with
a single maximum
effort.
Reaction time
ability to respond
quickly to a stimulus
Endurance exercise
significantly increases daily calorie expenditure;
Muscular endurance
important for
good posture and for injury prevention.
Endurance exercise
significantly increases daily calorie expenditure;
it can also slightly raise metabolic
rate
the rate at which the body burns calories, for several hours after an exercise session.
Physical activity
is any body movement
carried out by the skeletal muscles that requires
energy.
Exercise
is planned, structured,
repetitive movement performed specifically to
improve or maintain physical fitness.
Coordination
is the ability to perform motor tasks accurately and smoothly by using body movements and the senses.
People who are physically active experience all of the following:
Reduced stress
Reduced anxiety and depression:
Improved self-image:
Improved sleep:
Learning and memory:
Enjoyment:
flexibility
is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion.
A good stretching program includes exercises for
all the major muscle groups and joints of the body.
