HEALTH RELATED FTNESS Flashcards
refer to one’s
ability to perform tasks or a variety of physical activities
that lessen the chance of developing chronic diseases.
Health-Related Fitness Components
WHAT ARE THE COMPONENETS OF FITNESS
cardiovascular endurance,
muscular strength,
muscular endurance,
flexibility,
and body
composition.
means “of the
heart and blood vessels,”
cardiovascular
refers to the ability to do
something challenging for a prolonged
period.
ENDURANCE
attributes to a person’s ability to
perform physical tasks with a length of time
without tiring your heart and its ability to
supply oxygen to the rest of the body.
cardiovascular
endurance
TRUE OR FALSE
Cardiovascular endurance is not related to aerobic exercises.
FALSE
WHA ARE aerobic exercises?
can improve your
ability to use oxygen
is the ability to utilize your muscles over and over without getting Exhausted.
Muscular endurance
is the ability of a group
of muscles to exert force.
MUSCULAR STRENGTH
THIS COMPONENT IS usually necessary for
lifting, pushing or pulling heavy objects.
Push-ups, curl-ups, and sit-ups are
examples of exercises that can help you
develop your muscular strength. It is
needed for sports like swimming,
weight-lifting, and rowing.
MUSCULAR STRENGTH
TRUE OR FALSE
Exercises such as jogging, squatting, lunges, and other
weight-bearing activities can help build muscular endurance.
TRUE
helps improve the ability of the joints of the
body to maintain a range of movements without causing an injury.
Flexibility
TRUE OR FALSE
A person can do various activities with ease and
grace if he or she is not flexible.
FALSE
examples are
gymnastics, Tai Chi and water aerobics.
FLEXIBILITY
refers to the Various types of tissues that make up the body.
Body composition