Health 3 Flashcards
A benefit of PA is lowering risk Cardiovascular disease. How is that?
PA lowers blood pressure, strengthens heart improving blood flow, and reduces cholesterol levels
A benefit of PA is lowering the risk of cancer. How is that?
PA decreases obesity, regulates hormones that can develop cancer, and PA helps improve immune system function
A benefit of PA is creating stronger bones and muscles. How is that?
PA increases fluid production in joints which strengthens the cartilage on your bones. Stress on bones increases bone density. PA challenges muscles which leads to small tearing that then heals as larger and stronger
A benefit of PA is that it improves sleep. How is that?
PA makes you fall asleep quicker, have deeper sleep, and wake up less
A benefit of PA is improves mental health. How is that?
PA releases endorphins (hormones that lower stress and improve mood), take your mind off of stressful situations, and make you feel good about yourself
A benefit of PA is improves academic performance. How is that?
PA can involve critically thinking and focus which are skills that can be applied to your learning.
A benefit of PA is weight control. How is that?
Burns calories and changes persons body composition
What are sedentary behaviors
activities that use very little energy like sitting or lying down
How can you improve your physical fitness levels?
- Engage in PA that you enjoy
- Engage in PA with a friend
- Integrate PA into everyday life
- Take advantage of school and community programs
What is fitness?
Bodies ability to meet daily physical demands
What is exercise?
PA that is structured, planned, and purposeful.
What is Physical activity?
Broad term that describes any activity that involves using energy
What are the 2 components of physical fitness
- Health related fitness
- Skill related fitness
Aerobic activity is…
activity that involves the use of oxygen to fuel processes in the body (longer stretch of time)
Anaerobic activity is…
activity occurring in the absence of oxygen (uses glycogen for energy and occurs in short bursts)
A kind of health related fitness is cardio respiratory fitness. What is that?
term that describes how efficient the cardiovascular and respiratory systems deliver oxygen to muscles during prolonged PA
What is FITT fitness factors
F-frequency I-intensity T-time T-type