CHAPTER 3 - physical training (p1) Flashcards
definition of obesity
a term used to describe people with a large fat content - caused by an imbalance of calories consumed to energy expenditure and has a BMI over 30
definition of health
a state of complete physical, social and emotional well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity
definition of fitness
the ability to cope with the demands of the environment
definition of physical health and well-being
all body systems working well, free of injury and illness. Ability to carry out everyday tasks
definition of mental health
a state of well-being in which every individual realises their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make contribution to their community
definition of social health
basic human needs are being met, the individual has friendship and support, some value in society, is socially active and has little stresses in social circumstances
definition of sedentary lifestyle
a persons choice to engage in little or irregular physical activity
consequences of sedentary lifestyle
- weight gain
- heart disease
- poor sleep
- poor self-esteem
- hypertension
definition of muscular endurance
the ability for a muscle or muscle group to undergo repeated contractions avoiding fatigue
test for muscular endurance
abdominal curl conditioning/ sit up bleep test
definition of reaction time
the time taken to instigate a response to a stimulus
test for reaction speed
ruler drop test
definition of maximal strength
the ability to overcome a resistance
test for maximal strength
one rep max test
definition of speed
the maximum rate at which any perform can cover a distance in a period of time
