Fitness / Wellness Flashcards
Define physical fitness.
Physical fitness is the ability to perform daily tasks with vigor and alertness without undue fatigue and with ample energy to engage in leisure time pursuits and To meet the above average physical stresses encountered in emergency situations.
What are the health related components of fitness?
Absolute strength Dynamic strength muscular endurance Cardiorespiratory fitness Body composition Flexibility
What are the motor related components of fitness?
Coordination Agility Power Balance Speed Accuracy
Which set of components is the most important and why?
The health-related components are the most important aspects of physical fitness to be maintained productive functional living.
Define wellness.
Wellness is a positive approach to life incorporating physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual aspects with the potential to improve quality of life and result in increased health, happiness and productivity.
What are the five leading causes of deaths for men and women in the US?
How do they differ from the leading causes of death in 1900?
The leading causes of death in the USA today for men are: cardiovascular diseases cancers accidents chronic obstructive pulmonary disease diabetes
The leading causes of deaths in the USA today for women are: cardiovascular diseases cancers Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Alzheimer's diabetes and accidents
The leading causes of death in the 1900s were infectious diseases whereas today most deaths are due to poor lifestyle.
What are Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s - 12 ways to improve the odds for a lifetime of good health?
Stop drugs smoking and chewing tobacco Limit alcohol Exercise regularly Eat less animal fat cholesterol and sodium Eat more complex carbohydrates and drink more water Achieve and maintain ideal bodyweight Take appropriate supplements Fasten safety belts Limit Sunlight exposure or wear sunblock Get immunizations Obtain good prenatal care Get regular medical checkups and self exams.
