Physical Fitness Unit Flashcards
Flexibility
The elasticity of muscles and connective tissues which determines range of motion of the joints.
Muscular endurance
the power of muscles to keep working
Cardiovascular endurance
The body’s ability to take and use oxygen so muscles can keep working.
Body composition
The ratio of fat to lean tissue in the body.
Muscular strength
The ability of muscles to work.
Physical acticity
Any form of movement that causes your body to use energy.
- It is when you play sports or do something in your daily routine: walk the dog or wash the car.
- This improves your physical fitness
Physical fitness
The ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands.
- gives you a sense of total well-being
- important lifelong health goal
V02 Max
The largest amount of oxygen your body is able to process during strenuous aerobic activity.
Which component of physical fitness is measured through V02 Max?
Cardiovascular endurance
If your V02 Max is higher, then…
you are more aerobically fit.
What are the 4 factors that affect V02 Max?
Age, Heredity, Gender, Physical activity level
FITT
The principle used to create a personal physical fitness plan. F=Frequency I=Intensity T=Time T=Type
The average resting heart rate is…
60-90 BPM
- 60-90% of your maximum heart rate.
2. It is known as the…
- The range your heart rate should be during aerobic exercise for maximum cardiovascular endurance.
- Target heart rate zone.
Warmup
The portion of a workout that consists of a variety of low intensity activities that prepare the body for physical activity by gradually raising heart rate and muscle temperature.