Lesson 1 Flashcards
Body movements caused by muscle contractions
Physical activity
Planned program usually designed to improve physical fitness
Exercise
Physical activity programs aims to decrease the prevalence of sedimentary lifestyle
WHO (world health organization)
Aims the body to effectively cope with the demands of daily activity
Physical fitness
Ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen and nutrients to the working muscles
Aerobic capacity
Ability of the muscle to generate the greatest force
Muscular strenght
Ability of muscles to resist fatigue. Muscle is able to hold contractions
Muscular endurance
Ability to move a joint without a pain over its entire range of motion
Flexibility
Total make up of the body using the concept of two components model : the lean body mass and the body fat
Body composition