Chapter 12 Flashcards
Physical Fitness
physical activity
any amount of body movement
physical exercise
a planned and structured physical activity
physical fitness
a state that reflects your ability to perform physical activity
weekly amount of moderate-intensity exercise for adults recommended
150-300 minutes
relative proportion/ratio of fat mass to fat-free mass
body composition
ability to sustain aerobic activities for a period of time
cardiovascular endurance
ability to move joints freely through full range of motion
flexibility
ability to perform muscle contractions repeatedly without fatiguing
muscular endurance
maximum force to be exerted by a single contraction of a muscle group
muscular strength
rapid, full-body movement w/ change of direction and velocity
agility
ability to stay in control of your body’s position
balance
ability to execute smooth, accurate, controlled motor responses
coordination
ability to overcome resistance and produce higher velocity against a given load
power
speed of reaction to an external stimulus
reaction time
rate at which something moves
speed