fitness across the lifespan

Question 1

physical activity

Answer 1

any body movement carried out by the skeletal muscles that requires energy

Question 2

exercise

Answer 2

planned, structured, repetitive movement of the body designed to improve or maintain physical fitness

Question 3

benefits in children

Answer 3

greater strength and endurance, enhanced bone formation, reduced anxiety and stress, improved self esteem and efficacy, minimization of heart disease risk factors, fun, social interaction

Question 4

benefits in older adults

Answer 4

continued independent living, physical and mental health, more energy, fewer aches and pains, better posture and balance

Question 5

activity guidelines

Answer 5

children - 60min/day

Question 6

resistance training

Answer 6

training against opposing force

Question 7

what happens as we age? cardiovascular

Answer 7

heart-increased left ventricle hypertrophy, elasticity of blood vessels decreases, resting cardiac output and stroke volume decreases, max heart rate and max volume of oxygen decrease

Question 8

what happens as we age? muscle

Answer 8

loss of muscle mass, strength, power

Question 9

what happens as we age? bone

Answer 9

osteoporosis

Question 10

osteoporosis

Answer 10

process of diminishing bone mass and deterioration of internal bone

Question 11

what happens as we age? body composition

Answer 11

lean body mass, total body water, and BMR decrease.

body fat increases, basal metabolic rate decreases as lean body mass decreases

Question 12

goal: maintain body composition

Answer 12

reduce calories from fat, increase complex carbs, increase calcium and vitamin D, exercise, drink plenty of fluids