Gym Flashcards
The ability to change and control the direction of the body while maintaining constant, rapid motion.
Agility
The ability to control or stabilize the body when a person is standing still or moving.
Balance
The ability to use the senses together with body parts during movement.
Coordination
The ability to move your body or parts swiftly.
Speed
The ability to move the body parts swiftly while applying the maximum force of muscles.
Power
The ability to react or respond quickly to what you hear.
Reaction Time
What is skill related fitness is important to?
Athletics
Recreational activities
Motor performance
Daily living
What is the recommended amount of physical activity for children and adults?
30-60 minutes 5-7 days a week.
What does Sedentary mean and why is it bad?
Sedentary means to be inactive. You do not want to be sedentary because there are lots and lots of great reasons to be active.
Does the rate of learning skill related fitness vary from person to person?
Yes it does
A goal that you want to attain in the near future
Short Term Goals
A goal that you would like to attain over an extended period of time.
Must connect with what goals.
Long Term Goal, must connect with short term goals
How can you track fitness goals (5 ways)
Journals, charts, computer apps, friends, family
Benefits of daily physical activity are:
• Strengths muscles and bones
• Reduces risk of heart disease and diabetes
• Reduces stress and tension
• Helps weight control and body composition
• Improves appearance
• Decreases blood pressure
• Prevents injuries
• Improves coordination
• Improves sleep
• Enhances feeling of well being
• Improves confidence
• Increases energy
•Improves Range of motion
•Strengthened Heart and lungs
•lowers Cholesterol
