LESSON 1: PHYSICAL FITNESS Flashcards

1
Q

is the ability of the body’s
systems to function efficiently and
effectively.

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PHYSICAL FITNESS

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SPECIFIC HEALTH BENEFITS OF
REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY &
IMPACT OF EXERCISE

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JOINTS
BONES
LUNGS
HEART
ARTERIES
BLOOD
PANCREAS
COLON
SUBCUTANEOUS FAT TISSUES
MUSCLES
BRAIN

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3
Q

Increases range of motion

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JOINTS

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4
Q

Reduces the pain and swelling of arthritis

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JOINTS

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5
Q

Improve or Increases bone density

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BONES

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6
Q

Decreases risk of osteoporosis

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BONES

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7
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Improves cardiorespiratory capacit

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LUNGS

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8
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Improves ability to extract oxygen from the air

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LUNGS

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9
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Decreases risk of heart disease, including stroke and high blood
pressure

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HEART

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10
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Increases volume of blood pumped to the body

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HEART

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11
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Increases levels of good cholesterol (HDL)

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ARTERIES

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12
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Decreases resting blood pressure

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ARTERIES

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13
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Improves circulation

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ARTERIES

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14
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Improved blood volume throughout the body and better distribution
of blood to the needed body parts.

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BLOOD

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15
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Reduces risk of type 2 diabetes

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PANCREAS

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16
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Decreases risk of colon cancer

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COLON

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17
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Decreases body fat stores

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SUBCUTANEOUS FAT TISSUES

18
Q

Normalizes body mass to prevent obesity

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SUBCUTANEOUS FAT TISSUES

19
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Improves energy production and extraction of oxygen by muscle cells

20
Q

Reduces stress and improve mood

21
Q

can be improved and maintained with a well-planned exercise program.

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CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE TRAINING

22
Q

can be improved by engaging in physical activity of the appropriate intensity, duration, frequency, and type.

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CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE TRAINING

23
Q

Programs can be designed to increase
strength, endurance, or both.

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MUSCULAR STRENGTH
& ENDURANCE
TRAINING

24
Q

emphasizes a low number of
repetitions with heavy resistance, whereas an endurance-training program involves performing a high number of repetitions with
low resistance

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MUSCULAR STRENGTH
& ENDURANCE
TRAINING

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is unique to each joint,
FLEXIBILITY TRAINING
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include throwing a baseball, kicking a soccer ball, sprinting, and jumping.
POWER TRAINING
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is the rate at which work is completed.
Power
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can aid in the prevention of falls and the maintenance of independence in older adults.
BALANCE TRAINING
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how often the exercise
FREQUENCY
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how hard the activity or exercise
INTENSITY
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–the duration or how long the exercise will take
TIME
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–the kind of activity or exercise
TYPE
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implies that all aspects of training are tailored to the needs and demands of the activity for which the individual is preparing.
PRINCIPLE OF SPECIFICITY
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Perform more than one’s normal amount of exercise.
PRINCIPLE OF OVERLOAD
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Increased demand or workload must be placed on the body for benefits occur.
PRINCIPLE OF OVERLOAD
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Overload must be applied in a progressive manner.
PRINCIPLE OF PROGRESSION
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Is simply a method of reducing the demand for exercise or movement.
PRINCIPLE OF REGRESSION
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Individuals respond differently to exercise
PRINCIPLE OF INDIVIDUALITY
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The body needs time to adapt to the demands placed on it
PRINCIPLE OF RECOVERY
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