Physical Fitness and Wellness

Question 1

Health-related components of physical fitness

Answer 1

Cardiorespiratory endurance
muscular strength and endurance
muscular flexibility
body composition

Question 2

skill-related components of physical fitness

Answer 2

agility
balance
coordination
reaction time
speed
increased mental capacity

Question 3

2 kinds of fitness standards

Answer 3

health fitness standards

physical fitness standards

Question 4

Benefits of wellness

Answer 4

health: improved self esteem, longer better quality life, fewer health issues.
economic: costs less

Question 5

7 Dimensions of wellness

Answer 5

physical
emotional
mental
social
occupational
environmental
other

Question 6

Exercise Safety

Answer 6

screening (Par-Q+)

testing and participation is relatively safe for most apparently healthy individuals under 45

Question 7

Resting heart rate

high/low?

Answer 7

generally lower HR=stronger more efficient heart unless caused by pathological condition
high RHR: poor fitness, underlying CVD, fatigue, infection, stimulants (caffeine), stress
Low RHR: good fitness and health, efficient heart, blood loss/trauma/disease

Question 8

BP: whats measured and what is it measured with? high/low?

Answer 8

diastolic pressure is significant (when heart relaxes)
measured with sphygmometer
high: suggested underlying CVD, stress
low: healthy, weakened heart, risk of fainting

Question 9

Health fitness standards

Answer 9

linking minimum fitness values to disease prevention.
only requires moderate physical activity
improvements in metabolic profile (insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance): metabolic fitness