Midterm Exam Prep Flashcards
What is Physical Fitness?
The ability of your body systems to WORK TOGETHER more effeciently
What are characteristics that are passed down from parent to offspring called?
Heredity
What is Body Compisition?
The amount of fat present in the body (or) all the tissues of fat on the body
What is Cardio-respiratory Fitness?
The ability of the HEART, LUNGS, and BLOOD VESSELS to work efficiently when a person exercises.
When should we take our Recovery Heart Rate?
1-3 minutes AFTER an activity (Exercise)
What is Target Heart Rate?
The beats per minute while exercising which tells if you are improving. It should be between 50%-80% of your max heart rate
If pulse falls below your THR, during exercise should you increase or decrease?
Increase exercise
What is the test for Cardiovascular Fitness?
P.A.C.E.R
How do we measure our Body Composition?
Body Fat Analyzer (B.F.A)
What is Muscular Strength?
The amount of force a muscle can produce.
What is the test for Muscular Strength?
The Push-Up test
What is the test for Muscular Endurance?
The Curl-Up test
What is Muscular Endurance?
The ability to contract the muscles many times without tiring or resting.
What is Power?
The amount of great force you can produce over a short period of time
What are the 5 Skill-Related fitness?
- Agility
- Balance
- Coordination
- Reaction Time
- Speed
What is Agility?
The ability to quickly change your body position and movements
What is Balance?
The ability to stay upright whilst standing or moving
What is Coordination?
The ability to use your senses or body parts together