topic 3 Flashcards
define health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being.
what does health related fitness focus on
Health-related fitness focuses on improving overall health and well-being.
what does heath related fitness include
It includes components such as cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility.
what does it involve and look at
It ensures the ability to perform everyday task with becoming overly tired.
What is the aim of health related fitness
Aim: prevent disease and improve quality of life.
what is performance related fitness
Performance-related fitness focuses on improving physical performance in specific sports.
what does performance related fitness include
It includes components like balance, coordination, speed, and reaction time.
what is the difference between health and performance related fitness
The Difference -
While health-related fitness focuses on general health and functionality, performance-related fitness focuses on improving physical performance and developing specific skills for sports.
Health-related fitness encompasses five components that are crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being what are they
strength
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flexibility
body composition
what is cve define
Cardiorespiratory endurance or stamina is the body’s ability to deliver oxygen and nutrients to muscles over a sustained period of physical activity.
what is flexibility define
Flexibility is the range of motion available at a joint.
what is muscular endurance
Muscular Endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to generate force repeatedly without fatiguing. It allows muscles to perform repetitive contractions over extended periods.
what is body composition define
Body Composition is the percentage of body weight which is fat, muscle or bone.
what is strength define
Muscular Strength is the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximal effort.
why is flexibility needed as a health related fitness
Flexibility is important for preventing muscles becoming stiff and injured.
It is needed for daily tasks such as stretching to reach something on a shelf.
why is a good body composition needed
Body composition is an important indicator of health and fitness level. Maintaining a healthy body composition supports optimal performance.
Body fat percentage and BMI (body mass index) are used as measurements of body composition.
why is muscular endurance needed for health
everyday tasks such as carrying shopping bags require muscular endurance.
why is muscular strength needed for health
Strength is important for bodily health as it reduces the risk of injury and promotes proper posture.
why is cardiovascular endurance needed for health
Everyday tasks such as climbing stairs also require a basic level of cardiorespiratory endurance.
what are the components of performance related fitness
Components of performance-related fitness:
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Speed
Reaction Time
define agility
Agility is the ability to change your direction and the speed at which you are travelling quickly and efficiently.
define balance
Balance is the ability to maintain equilibrium when static (stationary) and dynamic (moving)
define coordination
Coordination is the ability to move two or more body parts in a controlled, smooth and efficient way.
define power
Power is the ability to exert a maximal force in as short a time as possible.
define speed
Speed is how fast a body is moving in relation to time.
define reaction time
Reaction Time is how quickly the brain can initiate a response to a stimulus.
define performance related fitness
Performance-related fitness: The components of physical fitness that focus on skills and abilities needed to perform successfully in sporting situations.
