Fitness Theory Flashcards
Obesity is the leading cause of _______________
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes
How many adults are unaware that they have diabetes?
1/3 of adults with diabetes
Diabetes is the _______ leading cause of death in Canada
7th
What is hypokinetic disease?
Diseases caused form not enough movement, heart disease, low back pain and type 2 diabetes are examples.
What are the challenges facing fitness educators?
Understanding barriers that people face preventing them from being active and providing creative ways to get people moving while educating them on the importance of fitness.
Define active lifestyle
Accumulated 60 minutes of movement activity daily
Mild active lifestyle
30 minutes 3x a week at low intensity
Moderate active lifestyle
30-45 minutes 3-4 x week moderate intensity
Advance active lifestyle
60-90 minutes 4-5 x week high intensity
Competitive active lifestyle
60 + minutes at 4 - 6 x a week at high to maximum intensity
Personal Wellness Recipe includes
Moderate enjoyable activity, fun, good sleep, good nutrition, family and friend and a job you like.
What are the dimensions of fitness?
Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Mental and Social
Describe physical dimension of fitness
The physical dimension includes the five components of fitness and it represents how well the body’s systems are functioning. Physical fitness is affected by level of activity, diet and rest.
Describe the Emotional dimension of fitness
The emotional dimension includes an awareness and understanding of ourselves and our emotions. It is affected by our life experiences, our ability to cope with stress and our level of self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-esteem.
Describe the spiritual dimension of fitness
The spiritual dimension involves our sense of connection with ourselves and our life purpose. It can also be a connection within a religious community or with a higher power. Spiritual fitness includes self-acceptance, love, compassion, a willingness to give, inner joy and peacefulness and it is affected by lifestyle, religious background and beliefs.
Describe the mental dimension of fitness
The mental dimension involves our intellectual activities, thoughts, opinions and attitudes. It requires an ability to concentrate and is affected by our lifestyle and environmental surroundings.
Describe the Social dimension of fitness
The social dimension involves our sense of connection with others, with groups or communities. It includes healthy relationships with family and friends and loved ones and it is affected by our experiences, our culture and our lifestyle.
Physical Fitness is ….
the body’s ability to function efficiently, to resist
disease and illness and to accomplish daily activities with ease and
agility.
What are the 5 health related components of physical fitness?
cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness is
The capacity of the heart and lungs to deliver blood and oxygen and to remove carbon dioxide and other waste products from the working cells.
Muscular Strength is
The maximum amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert in a single contraction. It is specific to the exercise performed and is generally measured by the amount of weight moved.
Muscular Endurance is
The ability of a muscle or muscle group to contract repeatedly or to sustain a contraction over a period of time. It is also the muscle’s ability to resist fatigue.
Flexibility is
The range of motion (R.O.M.) that a joint is capable of
Body Composition is
The percentage of fat mass (adipose tissue) compared to lean mass or fat-free mass (muscle, bone, etc.) in the body. It is often expressed as a percentage of body fat.
What are the 3 activities that one must do to maintain fitness in all three components?
continuous movement or endurance activities, flexibility or stretching exercises and strength or resistance training.
How often should one do endurance activities?
4 – 7 days / week
How often should one do stretching or flexibilities activities?
4 – 7 days / week
How often should one do strength or resistance exercise?
2 – 4 days / week
List the benefits of physical fitness?
Improved physical performance
* Better overall health
* Weight control
* Stronger muscles and bones
* Improved posture and balance
* Less risk of injury
* Improved self-esteem
* Improved overall energy
* Relaxation and reduced stress
* Improved quality of life (including emotional
and spiritual health)
* Independent living in later life
* Reduced health care costs
What are the Health Risks of Poor Physical Fitness
- Hypertension or high blood pressure;
- Coronary heart disease;
- Type 2 diabetes;
- Stroke;
- Gallbladder disease;
- Osteoarthritis;
- Obesity related sleep apnea and other breathing problems;
- Some cancers such as breast, colon and endometrial cancer; and
- Mental health problems, such as low self-esteem and depression.
What are the barriers to fitness?
Some don’t want to.
Some don’t like it.
They just don’t have the time, or the money.
Strong psychological or emotional block preventing the person from getting started
There is simply a lack of understanding about what to do.
Program doesn’t meet the the needs people with restrictions
Lack of facilities
Boredom, Lack of Enjoyment
Too much too soon
What is the # 1 barrier to fitness?
TIME
What are the psychological barriers to fitness?
Fear, uncertainty, awkwardness and intimidation from emotional trauma in a fitness setting
Name the healthy lifestyle habits.
- Emotionally, mentally and physically managing daily stress
- Communicating assertively
- Setting goals
- Learning about how the body functions
- Following a safe, effective exercise program
- Cooking healthy, balanced meals
- Getting enough rest