Fitness Chapter 1 For Test Flashcards
Average life expectancy in the US for men and women
76.3 for men 81.1 for women
Physical inactivity has been termed blank and is the second greatest threat to US public health.
Sedentary death syndrome (SeDS)
Lifespan may decrease by five years in the coming decade because of what
Obesity
Definition of physical activity
Any bodily movement produced by the skeletal muscles through the day. It requires energy expenditure and produces progressive health benefits.
Definition of inactivity
A level of activity that is lower than that required to maintain good health.
Definition of exercise
A type of physical activity that requires a high intensity effort. It requires planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movements to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness.
Three of the most critical risk factors leading to chronic disease and premature death
Lack of physical activity, and unhealthy diet, tobacco use.
US Surgeon General recommendation for activity
Moderate physical activity for healthy adults
Benefits of regular physical activity
Reduce risk of heart disease, stroke, type two diabetes, colon and breast cancer’s, high blood pressure, and osteoporotic fracture’s
Definition of moderate physical activity
Activity that requires 150 cal per day or 1000 cal per week. Or approximately 30 minutes of physical activity a minimum of five days per week.
Federal guidelines for physical fitness for adults
2.5 hours per week moderate intensity aerobic activity +1 hour and 25 minutes per week of vigorous intensity aerobic activity or equivalent combination. Muscle strengthening activities for all major muscle groups two or more days per week.
Tool to monitor daily physical activity
Pedometer
21st century chronic disease
sitting Disease
People spend how many hours a day sitting
Eight
Sitting for More than blank hours a day loss of two years of life
Three hours
Sitting more than blank hours a day increases risk of dying within a decade
Six hours
Excessive sitting is the new blank
Smoking
Prolong sitting daily increases the risk for 2 things
Cancer and premature death
Enhance daily non-exercise activity or the energy expended doing daily activities not related to exercise is called what
Thermogenesis (NEAT)
Because of increased participation in wellness programs cardiovascular disease dropped 26% from what year to what year
1960-2000
drop in cardiovascular disease. More than half of the decline however was attributed to what two things
Diet and decreased smoking
Most of the reduction in risk was found by moving from Blank fitness to blank fitness
Low fitness to moderate fitness
Physical fitness is classified into two categories
Health related and skill related fitness. Health has to do with normal activities. Skilled has to do with sports.
Components of health related fitness =4
Aerobic endurance, muscular strength and endurance, muscular flexibility, and body composition.
Physiological and metabolic fitness can be attained through two things
An active lifestyle and moderate intensity physical activity
What is the difference between physical fitness standards and health fitness standards
Health fitness standards are based on data linking minimum fitness values to disease prevention and health. Physical fitness standards require a more intense exercise program. physical fitness standards Exist to indicate ability to perform vigorous daily tasks.
the biggest wellness challenge for our day is to 2 things
teach people how to take control of their personal health habits and adhere to a positive lifestyle
The focus of this book and this class is to…
Provide the necessary tools that will enable you to write, implement, and regularly update your personal lifetime fitness and wellness program
What is the most important factor affecting personal well-being
Lifestyle
Depending on your present fitness level, becoming fit and reaching a higher quality of life can take how long
Several months
