Module #1 - Midterm Flashcards
What does fitness have to do with?
The quantitative measurement of physical or physiological health.
What are the 3 branches of fitness?
Physical fitness, skill-related fitness, and health-related fitness.
What does physical fitness include?
Includes metabolic, morphologic, and bone integrity aspects.
What balance does metabolic fitness maintain?
It maintains balance in blood glucose and insulin levels.
How is metabolic fitness measured?
Healthy body weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose.
What is morphologic fitness?
Healthy body composition in terms of size and mass.
How is morphological fitness measured?
Measured through BMI, waist-to-hip circumferences, etc.
What is bone integrity?
Strength and resilience of bones.
How is bone integrity measured?
Measured through bone mineral density screenings.
What is included in skill-related fitness?
Agility, speed, coordination, balance, power, and reaction time.
What is health-related fitness?
It enables everyday activities with extra energy for emergencies.
What are the 5-components of health-related fitness?
Cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
What is muscular strength?
Intensity of muscular contractions.
What is muscular endurance?
Ability of muscles to sustain contractions over time.
What does body composition comprise of?
Fat mass and fat-free mass