MAPEH Flashcards
The way in which an individual lives; includes the typical patterns of an individual’s behavior like every day routine at home, in school, or at work; eating, sleeping, and exercise habits, and many others; are related to elevated or reduced health risk.
Lifestyle
the first step in improving our health and wellness
Managing our lifestyle
is an indicator of health. If managed properly through exercise and proper diet, it can greatly improve the person’s overall health and wellness.
Body weight
a rough measure of the body composition that is useful for classifying the health risks of body weight; also based on the concept that a person’s weight should be proportional to height
Body Mass Index
how is bmi calculated?
calculated by dividing your body weight (expressed in kilograms) by the square of your height (expressed in meters)
used to determine the category of a person’s weight using a standard measure
BMI
refers to exercise that requires the consumption of substantially more oxygen than at rest. It is of a light to moderate intensity, and can be undertaken for a prolonged duration (many minutes to several hours) without excessive fatigue.
Aerobic Exercise
it means without oxygen, consists of brief intense bursts of physical activity, such as weightlifting and sprints, where oxygen demand surpasses oxygen supply.
Anaerobic Exercise
defined as the range of motion of your joints or the ability of your joints to move freely. It also refers to the mobility of your muscles, which allows for more movement around the joints.
Flexibility
is the distance and direction your joints can move, while mobility is the ability to move without restriction.
Range of motion
is a preparation for physical exertion or a performance by exercising or practicing gently beforehand
Warm up
The phase where the actual exercise program is done, following the principles of Exercise suited for each person’s needs
Exercise Proper
Transitions of the body from activity to rest, performed to allow the body to adjust its temperature and vitals
Cool Down Phase
How often do you exercise? (e.g. 3x a week)
Frequency
How hard do you exercise? (e.g. vigorous, moderate, etc.)
Intensity