Soc 1: the relationship between health and fitness Flashcards
Health
Health is a state of physical,social and emotional well-being
Fitness
The ability to meet demands in an environment
Exercise
Any activity that needs physical effort
Performance
Is the action or process of doing something.
Sedntary lifestyle
Lacking in physical activity
Hypokinetic disease
A disease caused by lack of physical activity or sedentary lifestyle
Body composition
The percentage of body weight that is muscle, fat or bone
Muscle strength
The amount of force a muscle can can exert against a resistance
Body mass
Weight divided by height squared
Muscular endurance
The ability to use voluntary muscles repeatedly without getting tired
Flexibility
The range of motion of joints
Cardiovascular fitness
The ability to exercise your whole body for long periods of time