PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Flashcards

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its a form of bodily movement that results in use of energy, requires energy expenditure, works your muscles

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physical activity

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physical activity that is planned, structured and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body

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exercise

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three main types of exercise

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• cardiovascular exercise
• strength / resistance training
• flexibility exercises

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it is repetitive, rhythmic exercises that increases your heart rate, requires to use oxygen

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cardiovascular exercise

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it is the process of building and maintaining muscles in the body by using progressively heavier weights

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strength/resistance training

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stretching or lengthening your muscles helps you become more limber which makes certain activities or daily living easier

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flexibility exercises

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7
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difference of physical activity and exercise

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physical activity - body movement requires the work of your skeletal muscles

exercise - planned structured and purposeful physical activity

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8
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what is the goal of exercise?

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to increase physical fitness

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9
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it is the complex network of organs, cells and proteins that defends body against infection, body’s tool for preventing or limiting infections

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immune system

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10
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what is the role of immune system?

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• protects from foreign invaders
• fight harmful substances and germs
• police force, it patrols everywhere and calls for backup

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