health, fitness, performance and excersise Flashcards
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definition of health
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the state of complete physical, emotional and social wellbeing
2
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definition of fitness
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the ability to meet the demands of the environment
3
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definition of exercise
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a form of physical activity to maintain or improve health and/or fitness
4
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definition of performance
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how well a task is completed
5
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how does regular exercise relate to fitness and performance
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regular exercise increases fitness, fitness improves performance too
6
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how does regular exercise improve health
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less chance of CHD due to more efficient heart and circulatory system, also reduced chance of osteoporosis due to regular weight bearing activity
