Chapter 6 Flashcards
basic information and knowledge about physical health
physical literacy
What are the 5 components of health-related fitness?
cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition
The ability to perform prolonged dynamic exercise at a moderate to high intensity that is moderated by the body’s capacity to use oxygen
cardiorespiratory endurance
How do we improve cardiorespiratory endurance?
endurance training
What is poor cardiorespiratory fitness related to?
heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, stroke, depression and anxiety
What does endurance training specifically improve?
heart pumping, restring heart rate, blood pressure, blood supply and cooling system
The amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort.
muscular strength
What are the benefits of muscular strength?
good posture, preventing pain in later life, better metabolism, and easier to maintain body weight
What health benefits do strength training give you?
cardiovascular health, reduce risk of osteoporosis, and improve brain functioning
the ability to resist fatigue and sustain a given level of muscle tension
muscular endurance
What is the benefit of muscular endurance?
improves fuel storage, blood supply to muscles, good posture and injury prevention
The ability to move joints to their full range
flexibility
What are the benefits of flexibility?
better range of motion as an elder
The proportion of fat and fat-free mass in the body
body composition
Why is important to lower your body fat in the abdomen?
leads to a number of health problems
What are the 5 components of skill-related fitness components?
speed, power, agility, balance, coordination, reaction time
What percent of youth do not get enough physical activity?
61%
What is the recommended amount of physical activity for youth and children?
60 minutes per day
What is the recommended amount of physical activity for adults?
150 minutes per week