Lesson 1: Physical Activity and Aerobics Exercise! Flashcards
____ refers to the body movement that is carried out by the muscles and
consumes energy. It can be any movement carried out by the body such as doing chores,
taking the stairs instead of the elevators, and so on.
Physical activity
_______ activity is a term
used to refer to activities that are done for pleasure; examples of such activities are hiking,
rafting, horseback riding, and so on.
Recreational physical
____- is a broader term; it has many benefits that help in keeping the body in a
hale and healthy condition.
-It refers to the condition of being healthy and strong, and the
ability to perform daily activities properly. It can be achieved through physical exercise, proper
nutrition, and adequate sleep.
Physical fitness
performed regularly for physical fitness. Aerobic, strength and endurance, and flexibility are
the major types of ____.
exercise
health-related components of fitness:
_____ is known as the maximum amount of oxygen
consumption that occurs during the exercises performed by the body
using a large group of muscles.
Aerobic capacity
Aerobic activity is the physical activity that______ and other nutrients in the body. It involves deep breathing, which increases the heart
rate and results in increased oxygen intake. It is also known as _____. It
comprises several activities like brisk walking, running, jogging, cycling, swimming, and so on.
These activities help in keeping the entire body, especially the circulatory system, healthy.
Here are some of the health benefits of cardiovascular exercise:
● maintains blood pressure
● reduces the risk of chronic diseases
● reduces stress
● strengthens the immune system
● improves concentration power
increases the circulation of
oxygen,
cardiovascular exercise
_____ focuses on muscle and bone strengthening. It involves
the use of weight, such as weight machines and one’s own body weight.
_____ is the maximum amount of force that can be applied
by a person against a form of resistance in a single movement.
Strength training,
Muscular strength
_____ is the ability of the muscles to lift weights or hold contractions for a period of time
without getting exhausted.
One’s muscular endurance can be improved through _____
Some strength and endurance activities are weightlifting, pull-ups, push-ups, planks, and so on.
Muscular endurance,
weight or resistance training.
____ is the ability of the joints to make pain-free movements as one moves at one’s maximum range of motion.
It focuses on the muscles and bones surrounding the joints.
Exercises promoting flexibility include different types of stretches like sit and reach, trunk
forward flexion, bends, and yoga.
Flexibility,
It refers to the proportion of body fat and body mass that make up a body.
It includes waist circumference, height, and weight.
A healthy body has less amount of fat and more body mass, that is, the mass of the muscles, bones, and organs
Body Composition
The _____) was created with the help of existing guidelines of the neighboring countries in order to improve the health of the population.
It includes different forms of physical activities like recreational, muscle strengthening, flexibility, and balance and coordination based on the formula______.
Philippine National Guidelines on Physical Activity (PNGPA,
frequency, intensity, time, and type of activity (FITT)
In the year 2000, the ____ designed a ____ in order to encourage physical activity among
Filipinos.
It guides people by suggesting some physical activities and how often one should do them. Several physical activities and exercises are listed in the pyramid, as they promote
health and wellness and an active lifestyle. Physical activity differs from exercise in terms of
intensity, frequency, and duration.
Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity, Filipino Pyramid Activity Guide
____ is the quality or state of being intense; especially, extreme degree of strength,
force, energy, or feeling.
Intensity
____ is defined as the number of repetitions of a periodic process in a unit of
time.
Frequency
____ pertains to the time during which an activity exists or lasts.
Duration
An _____ can consist of several exercises.
exercise program
Exercises are ____
that aim to improve one or more components of fitness.
repetitive movements
involves large muscle groups (e.g., thighs)
● rhythmic and continuous movements for a prolonged
period of time
● means “with oxygen“ and therefore fuels metabolism
swimming
● biking
● running
● dancing
● squats
● brisk
walking
Aerobic
Exercise
