PHYSICAL FITNESS 1 Flashcards
12 physical education
- I engage in physical activities at least 30 minutes a week .
- I engage in physical activities that challenge my heart rate.
- I do not stress myself about schoolwork deadlines.
- I make sure I have my own personal time.
- I take note of what food labels say.
- I do warm-up, stretching, and cool down exercises.
- I assess my physical fitness level and my participation in physical activities.
- I am conscientious with what I am.
- I try to eat vegetables and fruits as much as I can.
- I always find time to do leisure activities.
- I manage my time well, alloting ample time for school work, leisure and rest.
- I spend quality time with family, friends and others in my social circle.
“The ability to carry out daily tasks (work and play) with vigour and alertness, without undue fatigue and ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and to meet unforeseen emergencies” (Clarke 1976)
physical fitness
Components of Fitness
health and skill related
- is the ability of the circulatory system (which consists of the heart and blood vessels) to supply oxygen to working muscles during exercise.
Cardiovascular Endurance
Cardiovascular Endurance Examples are
- Walking
- Swimming
- Cycling
- Running
- Rowing
refers to the maximum amount of force a muscle can produce in a single contraction.
Muscular strength
Examples of muscular strength include
- Bench Press
- Bent Over Row
- Deadlift
- Squat
- Lunge
- Bicep Curl
- Tricep Dip
refers to the ability of a muscle to continue contractions for an extended period of time without fatigue.
Muscular endurance
Muscular endurance Examples include:
- Push-Up (max. repetitions)
- Sit-Up (max. repetitions)
- Pull-Up (max. repetitions)
- Plank Hold (max. time)
- Walking Lunges (max. time)
refers to the ability to move a body part through a full range of motion (ROM) at a joint.
Flexibility
Flexibility Examples include:
- Static stretches
- Dynamic stretches
holding a stretch in one position for a duration of time)
Static stretches
(quickly moving muscles and joints through a full range of motion) muscle in stretch)
Dynamic stretches
CLASSIFICATION of bmi
BELOW 18.5 UNDERWEIGHT
18.5-24.9 NORMAL
25.0-29.9 OVERWEIGHT
30.0 ABOVE OBESE
measures the strength and
endurance of the chest and the arms to withstand heavy tasks
Push –ups exercise
–measures the strength and flexibility of the muscles in the lower back extensor to maintain a
healthy back
Trunk Lift
is the ability of the body to change direction quickly and effectively while under control. It requires the integration of isolated movement skills using a combination of balance, coordination, speed, reflexes, strength, and endurance.
Agility
is the ability to move quickly from one point to another.
Speed
Agility Examples include:
- Football
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Speed examples of activities
- Sprinting (i.e., 100 meter, 200 meter, 400 meter)
- Swimming (i.e., front crawl, butterfly, back stroke)
is the ability to do strength work at an explosive pace (it is defined as the amount of work performed per unit of time).
Power
Power Examples activities
- Lifts (i.e., clean & jerk, snatch)
- Plyometrics (i.e., box jumps, clap push-ups)
- Boxing
- Golf *
- Track and Field (i.e., high jump, long jump, pole vault, javelin, discus, shot put
is the ability to maintain an upright posture while in a stationary position or while moving.
Balance
Balance Examples of activities
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Gymnastics
- Single leg exercises