Health Related Fitness Flashcards
Refers to the components of physical fitness that are directly related to maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases
Health related fitness
Enumerate the components of health related fitness
Cardiovascular endurance
Mascular strength
Mascular endurance
Flexibility
Body composition
Refers to the proportion or fat mass and nonfat (lean) mass in the body
Body composition
Maintaining a healthy body composition is essential for overall health, as excess body fat increases the risk of ___________________.
Various chronic diseases
Remember to consider ____ and _____which interpreting results as fitness levels can cary based on these factors
Age and gender
Also known as ________________ this component measures the ability of the _____ system (heart and blood) to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during prolonged physical activity.
Cardiovascular endurance
Cardiovascular fitness
Cardiovascular system
Refers to the maximum force a muscle or group of muscles can generate against resistance in a single effort
Mascular strength
Maintaining muscular strength is important activities that involve ____, ______, and _______, as well as for overall functional independence.
Iifting
Carrying
Pushing objects
Overall functional independence
The ability of muscles to exert force repeatedly or to sustain a contraction over an extended period.
Muscular endurance
It’s essential for tasks that require prolonged muscle activity, such as ___________, or _______.
Maintaining posture
Performing repetitive motions without fatigue
Regular cardiovascular exercises improves ____, __________, and __________.
Heart health
Reduce the risk of heart disease
Enhances overall endurance