PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Flashcards
its a form of bodily movement that results in use of energy, requires energy expenditure, works your muscles
physical activity
physical activity that is planned, structured and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body
exercise
three main types of exercise
• cardiovascular exercise
• strength / resistance training
• flexibility exercises
it is repetitive, rhythmic exercises that increases your heart rate, requires to use oxygen
cardiovascular exercise
it is the process of building and maintaining muscles in the body by using progressively heavier weights
strength/resistance training
stretching or lengthening your muscles helps you become more limber which makes certain activities or daily living easier
flexibility exercises
difference of physical activity and exercise
physical activity - body movement requires the work of your skeletal muscles
exercise - planned structured and purposeful physical activity
what is the goal of exercise?
to increase physical fitness
it is the complex network of organs, cells and proteins that defends body against infection, body’s tool for preventing or limiting infections
immune system
what is the role of immune system?
• protects from foreign invaders
• fight harmful substances and germs
• police force, it patrols everywhere and calls for backup