Physical Activity and Well Being Flashcards
sedentary
inactive
barriers
environmental, personal, behavioral
hypokinetic
conditions result from not moving enough (heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity)
short sessions of PA can:
reduce mortality, boost health, improve mood, etc
Exercise
PA that is structured, planned, and repetitive for the goal of fitness
aerobic activities do this:
meet needs of cardio system, improves endurance (CRE)
muscle strengthening and endurance do this:
improve muscle and skeletal system
flexibility does this:
improve joint health
ADLs
activities of daily life
MVPA
moderate vigorous physical activity
FITT principle
Frequency (how often), Intensity (effort), Time (how long), Type (kind of activity)
transient responses to PA
short term, shortness of breath, soreness
acute effects of PA
improvement in mood, blood sugar, mitochondria
Long term effects of PA
improved body, reduced soreness, improved BP
Wellness
practicing healthy habits that lead to a more positive physical and mental health