Types of fitness Flashcards
______ fitness refers to the ability of the systems of the body to work together efficiently to allow you to be healthy and perform activities of daily living.
Mental and emotional, skill-related or physical?
physical
How many components of total fitness are there?
6
how many components of physical related fitness are there?
5
how many components of skill related fitness are there?
7
what are the factors that influence health and fitness?
age, gender, body type, diet, activity level, physical disability, illness and fatigue, drugs, stress, environment
what are the 3 types of somatotypes
ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph
define ectomorph
naturally slim, lightly muscled, narrow in the shoulder and hips. find it hand to gain weight and muscle
define mesomorph
tendency to be naturally lean and muscular. Wide shoulders and narrow waists. Athletic
define endomorphs
propensity towards fat storage, apple/pear shaped. Reasonably muscular but with high body fat. Good at weightlifting
what is hypokinetic?
being highly inactive
how many minutes of exercise should an adult aim for a week?
at least 150 min in 10 minute bouts
name 2 types of skill related fitnes
speed, power
name 2 types of physical fitness
cardio, muscular strength
how many days a week should an adult do muscle strengthening exercises?
2 days a week
how many factors are there that influence health and fitness?
10 (age, gender, physique, diet, activity level, physical disabilities, drugs, illness and fatigue, stress, environment)