Fitness and Wellness Flashcards
How is the Parasympathetic Nervous system turned off or reduced:
- ______
- ______
- ______
- ______
the 4 ways PNS is turned off are:
- Digestion slows or stops
- Immune system is compromised
- Non-critical systems are shut down
- Tissue building and; repair stops
What is the purpose of applying FITT to anaerobic (without Oxygen) training: _________________.
increase ability to make short, intense bursts of maximum effort
___________ are considered “empty calories” low nutrients
Simple carbs
Fitness is the key to performance in the Law enforcement profession and is directly related to ability to perform job functions; _____________________________.
Improved capability for specific task performance
Drink \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ glasses of water a day? A. 6-8 ounce B. 8-12 C. 7-11 ounce D. 6-9
6-8 ounce
__________________ is responsible for rest, digestion and nutrients. It allows us to save energy, blood pressure decreases, heart beats slower with less force
Parasympathetic Nervous System
What are the keys to adequate fitness?
balance, variety and; moderation
Regular exercise and proper nutrition make up the foundation on which the wellness pyramid is built.
True
False
True
________________ ranges from death to optimal wellness, not just absence of disease.
A. Wellness continuum
B. Health continuum
C. Physical continuum
D. Health continuum
A. Wellness continuum
_______________- the condition of the body that enables an individual to use his/her body in activities.
A. Physical fitness
B. Wellness
C. Flexibility
D. Muscular strength
Physical fitness
______________________is the cap that holds down all the other areas in the pyramid.
Self-responsibility
The leading causes of death for americans are __________________________.
heart disease and cancer
Police officers have a higher incidence of stress related disorders than civilian population these include ______, ______, ______.
Alcoholism, Suicide, Divorce
Wellness continuum ranges from ______________, not just absence of disease.
death to optimal wellness
Identify the principles of an exercise program: \_\_\_\_\_\_; \_\_\_\_\_\_; \_\_\_\_\_\_; \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Progressive overload,
regularity & recovery,
specificity, and balance