midterm Flashcards
Health
the overall condition of the body or mind and the presence or absence of illness or injury
Leading Cause of Death Among Americans Aged 15 – 24
Unintentional Injuries, Motor Vehicles, Poisoning, Suicide
Physical Fitness
set of attributes that allows the body to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort.
4 physical fitness components
Flexibility, Cardio Respiratory Endurance, Body Composition, Muscular Strength and Endurance
Obesity
32% bodyfat and above for women; 25% bodyfat and above for men
30 kg/m² or more BMI (Body Mass Index)
Overweight
25 – 29.9 kg/m² BMI
10 – 20 pounds over a given standard
Body Composition Assessment Techniques
Skinfolds, Bioelectrical Impedance (BIA)
Non Fat components of body composition
Skin, Bones, Muscles, Organs
Essential Fat
Amount needed for normal physiological functioning
nonessential fat
storage/adipose tissue
Target Heart Rate
(HRR(Heart Rate Reserve) X 60%)+ Resting heart rate for low 85% for high.
Aerobic
With oxygen, moderate-low intensity, long duration
Anaerobic
without oxygen, stored energy, high intensity with short duration
Muscular Strength
Your max force, one rep max
Muscular Endurance
Submaximal force over time, number of reps over time.
What is slow twitch used for?
endurance and aerobic
What is fast twitch used for?
sprints, anaerobic
What are the two types of flexibility?
Static flexibility and Dynamic Flexibility
Static Flexibility
Able to hold an extended position
Dynamic Flexibility
the ability to move through a range of motions depends on static flexibility
Stress
the collective physiological and emotional responses to any stimulus that disturbed an individuals homostasis
Eustress
positive stress, enhances health and performance
Distress
negative stress, health and performance declines
Symptoms of stress
Flight or Fight Response: increased cortisol, a stress hormone, has a negative effect on our body
