Midterms Examination Flashcards
any movement carried out by skeletal muscles that
requires energy, and is focused on building health
Physical Activity
a planned, structured, and repetitive movement pattern
intended to improve fitness
Exercise
quality of being able and suitable to do a certain task or
demand
Fitness
constant and deliberate effort to stay healthy and achieve
the highest potential for well being.
Wellness
Benefits of Physical Activity (4)
Weight management
Reducing health risks
Stronger bones and muscles
Increased chances of living longer
Monitoring Daily Physical Activity (Mins and Steps)
at least 150 minutes weekly and 10,000 steps daily
What are the components of Physical Fitness?
Body Composition
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Muscular Strength and Endurance
Flexibility
Ration of body fat to muscle, bones, and other tissues of the body.
Body Composition
Ability of the heart and lungs to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity.
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Ability of muscles to exert maximum force against a resistance.
Muscular Strength
Ability of muscles to exert submaximal force repeatedly over time.
Muscular Endurance
Range of Motion pf joints muscles to induce bending.
Flexibility
Healthy Body Composition (Man)
45% Muscle Tissue
3% Essential Fat
12% Non-essential fat
15% Bone
25% other organs
Healthy Body Composition (woman)
36% Muscle Tissue
12% Essential Fat
15% Non-essential fat
12% Bone
25% other organs
1 pound fat, 1 pound muscle
Lean Body Mass
Compares height and weight, Indicator of obesity and underweight
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Below 18.5
Underweight
18.5-22.9
Normal
23-24.9
Overweight
25-29.9
Obese I
Above 30
Obese II
Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.
Obesity
Apple-like Obesity
Android
Pear-like Obesity
Gynoid
Quick measure of fat distribution that may help
indicate a person’s overall health
Waist to Hip Ratio (WHR)
0.80 or lower
Low Health Risk