Midterm 1 Flashcards
The body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively.
Physical Fitness
Too little activity
Hypo kinetic
How many adults were obese in the year of 2009-2010?
35.7%
What are some diseases an obese individual can have?
Heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes
What is the exercise recommendation?
-150 min of moderate aerobic exercise per week OR
75 min of vigorous exercise
◦ 2-3 resistance training sessions per week
◦ More than 300 min of moderate exercise or 150min of vigorous exercise leads to additional health benefits
◦ “only about 1/5 of adults get the amount of physical activity they need” - IOM
What is the leading cause of death in the US?
Coronary Heart Disease
A broad term used to describe all forms of large muscle movements including sports, dance, games, work , lifestyle activities, and exercise for fitness
Physical Activity
Physical activity done for the purpose of getting physically fit.
Exercise
Exercise that utilizes oxygen. Usually low(er) intensity and longer duration.
Aerobic Exercise
Exercise that uses resistance of any form; body weight, free weight, machines, resistance bands
Resistance Exercise
What are the five health components related to Fitness?
Cardiovascular endurance, Muscular endurance, Muscular strength, Flexibility and Body composition.
The ability to perform prolonged aerobic exercises at moderate to high exercise intensities
Cardiovascular Endurance
What are some test we can use to test our cardiovascular endurance?
VO2 Max, VO2 sub max, Cooper 12 min test, Rockport 1
mile walk test, 1.5 mile test for time, 3 min step test
the maximum amount of force one can generate during a specific movement
Muscular Strength
What is the difference between absolute and relative?
- The amount of weight lifted
- The amount of weight lifted divided by body mass