Chapter 2 Flashcards
Health people 2010 states that how many people do not engage in recommended amounts of activity
How many are not active at all
55% of US adults
25%
What is the recommendation for activity in minutes/week
Low
Medium
High
Less than 150mins/week
150 - 300 minutes/week
More than 300 minutes/week
What is the current % of obesity
35%
What is the surgeon general recommendation
Expend 150 calories - equivalent to 30 mintues of brisk walking most days
What are the recommendations for health and weight management
Engage in 60 or more minutes daily, 4 days of activity to prevent unhealthy weight gain
Engage in 60 - 90 minutes dailys, 4 days to sustain weight loss
What are the 5 components to health related fitness
Cardio respiratory endurance Body composition Muscular strength Muscular enduance Flexibility
Cardio respiratory endurance is…
the ability of the body to perform:
prolonged
large muscle
dynamic exercise
at moderate to high levels of intensity
What is body composition
the proportion of fat and fat free mass in the body
What comes under musculoskeletal fitness
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Muscular strength is…
The amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximal effort
Muscular endurance is..
The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to remain contracted or to contract repeatedly
The accronym for skill related components of fitness is
CRAP BS
Components of skill related components of fitness are…
Coordination Reaction time Agility Power Balance Speed
What is the specificity principle
To develop a particular fitness component
Perform exercises specifically designed for that compnent
E.g. Slow twitch vs fast twitch
White muscle fibre =
Fast twitch