Physical Activity Flashcards
It is not only free from diseases but includes physical fitness as well,
Physical Development
The informal nature of physical education activities offers opportunities for the development of a high level of self esteem and ability to cope with routine stresses of daily living.
Emotional Development
It is the development and maintenance of a meaningful interpersonal relationship.
Social Development
Through participation in physical education activities, the individual develops his mental capacities as he learns the principles, rules and strategies of games and sports
Mental Development
Is the study, practice, and appreciation of the art and science of human movement.
Physical Education
Can be defined as any movement of the
body that requires energy expenditure
Physical Activity
Exercise is a type of….
Physical Activity
Not every Physical Activity is….
Exercise
is a planned, structured, and repetitive activity for the purpose of improving or maintain physical fitness.
Exercise
Involves activity of some sort that stimulates various systems of the body and maintains a certain condition within the body
Fitness
Involves every system of the body and is only achieved through a lifestyle that supports health
Health
has been defined by the World Health Organization as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It includes aging well, longevity, quality of life, freedom from pain etc.
Health
Is defined as a set of attributes that people have or achieve that relates to the ability to perform physical activity.
Fitness
The Importance of Physical Fitness is….
Save Money
Increase your life expectancy
Reduce your risk injury
Improve your quality of life
Improve your health
Involves skills that enable one to become and stay physically healthy.
Health Related Fitness
Involves skills that will enhance one’s performance in athletic or sports
Skills Related Fitness
Health Related Physical Fitness is….
Flexibility
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Body Composition
Skills Related is….
Agility
Balance
Power
Reaction Time
Coordination
Speed
Meaning of F.I.T.T
Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type
Principles are an exercise prescription to help participants understand how long and how hard they should exercise.
F.I.T.T
Daily moderate exercise is ideal, but try to exercise a minimum of 3-5 days per week.
Frequency
Moderate to vigorous intensity exercise is recommended for adults.
Intensity
30-60 minutes per day.
Time
To maintain a well-balanced fitness level, perform a variety of exercises included cardio, strength, and flexibility training.
Type
The ability of the joints to move through their full range of motion.
Flexibility
The ability of your heart, blood vessels, lungs, and blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to all of your body’s cells while you are being physically active.
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
The amount of force that a muscle can
apply in a given contraction. The key to making your muscles stronger is working them against resistance, whether that be from weights or gravity
Muscular Strength
the ability of the muscles to keep working (contract) over a period of time. When most people think of muscular endurance, they think of things like running and cycling
Muscular Endurance
Is used to describe the percentages of fat,
bone, water, and muscle in human bodies. Two people of same sex and body weight may look completely different from each other because they have a different
Body Composition
The ability to change and control the direction and position of the body while maintaining a constant, rapid motion.
Agility
The ability to control or stabilize the body
when a person is standing still or moving.
Balance
The ability to move the body parts
swiftly while applying the maximum
force of the muscles
Power
Is a combination of both speed and muscular strength.
Power
The ability to reach or respond quickly to what you hear, see, or feel.
Reaction Time
The ability to use the senses together with body parts during movement.
Coordination
The ability to move your body or parts of your body swiftly. Many sports rely on to gain advantage over your opponents.
Speed
