UNIT 1: Physical Activity in Health

Question 1

Define HEALTH

Answer 1

• Typically refers to the overall condition of a person’s body or mind and to the presence or absence of illness or injury.
• Health can be determined or influenced by factors beyond your control, such as your genes, age, and family history

Question 2

Define PHYSICAL FITNESS

Answer 2

It is the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively. It consists of five health related and six skill related components. It is associated with a persons ability to work effectively, enjoy leisure time, be healthy, resist hypo-kinetic diseases, and meet emergency situations.

Question 3

Define WELLNESS

Answer 3

• Expands our idea of health to include our ability to achieve optimal health. Refers to optimal health and vitality – living life to its fullest.
• Wellness is influenced by one’s decisions of how you live. Conscious effort to reduce risk factors.

Question 4

What are the Dimensions of Wellness (9)?

Answer 4

Dimensions of Wellness (9):
– Physical
– Emotional
– Intellectual
– Interpersonal and social
– Cultural
– Spiritual
– Environmental
– Financial
– Occupational

Question 5

Qualities and behaviors associated with PHYSICAL WELLNESS

Answer 5

Question 6

Qualities and behaviors associated with EMOTIONAL WELLNESS

Answer 6

Question 7

Qualities and behaviors associated with INTELLECTUAL WELLNESS

Answer 7

Question 8

Qualities and behaviors associated with INTERPERSONAL WELLNESS

Answer 8

Question 9

Qualities and behaviors associated with CULTURAL WELLNESS

Answer 9

Question 10

Qualities and behaviors associated with SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

Answer 10

Question 11

Qualities and behaviors associated with ENVIRONMENTAL WELLNESS

Answer 11

Question 12

Qualities and behaviors associated with FINANCIAL WELLNESS

Answer 12

Question 13

Qualities and behaviors associated with OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS

Answer 13

Question 14

What are Health-Related Components of Fitness? (5)

Answer 14

• Strength
• Flexibility
• Cardiovascular Endurance
• Muscular Endurance
• Body Composition

Question 15

What is Strength?

Answer 15

Strength, in the context of physical fitness, is the ability of muscles to generate force to overcome resistance. It is a crucial component that contributes to various activities, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and overall functional movement.

Question 16

What is Flexibility?

Answer 16

Flexibility refers to the range of motion in a joint or group of joints and the ability of muscles and tendons to allow this movement. Improved flexibility enhances overall physical performance, reduces the risk of injuries, and supports better posture and joint health.

Question 17

What is Cardiovascular Endurance?

Answer 17

Cardiovascular endurance, also known as aerobic endurance, is the ability of the heart, lungs, and circulatory system to efficiently deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during prolonged physical activity. This component of fitness is crucial for sustaining activities like running, swimming, or cycling and plays a key role in overall cardiovascular health.

Question 18

What is Muscular Endurance?

Answer 18

Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to perform repeated contractions or sustain a contraction over an extended period without fatigue. It is vital for activities requiring prolonged muscle engagement, such as endurance running, cycling, or resistance training with high repetitions.

Question 19

What is Body Composition?

Answer 19

Body composition refers to the proportion of fat and non-fat mass in the body. It is a crucial aspect of physical fitness as it provides insights into the distribution of tissues, helping assess overall health and fitness levels.

Question 20

What are Skill-Related Components of Fitness? (6)

Answer 20

1. Agility
2. Speed
3. Reaction Time
4. Balance
5. Power
6. Coordination

Question 21

What is Agility?

Answer 21

Agility is the ability to quickly and precisely change direction or position of the body while maintaining control and balance, essential for sports and activities requiring rapid movements

Question 22

What is Speed?

Answer 22

Speed is the rate at which an individual can cover a distance or perform a specific movement in the shortest possible time, emphasizing swiftness and velocity in physical activities.

Question 23

What is Reaction Time?

Answer 23

Reaction time is the time it takes for an individual to respond to a stimulus or initiate a movement after receiving a signal, crucial for sports and activities demanding quick decision-making.

Question 24

What is Balance?

Answer 24

Balance is the ability to maintain control and stability while stationary or moving, requiring coordination of muscles and sensory input to prevent falls or loss of equilibrium.

Question 25

What is Power?

Answer 25

Power is the combination of strength and speed, representing the capacity to exert force quickly, essential for activities like jumping, throwing, and explosive movements in sports.

Question 26

What is Coordination?

Answer 26

Coordination is the harmonious interaction of multiple body parts to execute smooth and controlled movements, involving the integration of muscles and sensory information for precise and efficient actions.

Question 27

# Define Each term: 1. Muscular Endurance, 2. Strength and 3. Power

Answer 27

1. Forced produced over repeated efforts (reps, sets) 2. Amount of force produced in a single maximal effort (kg or lb) 3. Ability to produce max force in minimum time (kg/s)

Question 28

What is Morbidity?

Answer 28

Morbidity refers to having a disease or a symptom of disease, or to the amount of disease within a population. Morbidity also refers to medical problems caused by a treatment.

Question 29

What are Common Morbidities?

Answer 29

heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. You can have more than one morbidity at a time **(comorbidity)**.

Question 30

What is mortality?

Answer 30

mortality is the number of deaths due to a specific illness or condition

Question 31

What are the top 2 killers in Canada?

Answer 31

Cardiovascular Disease Cancer

Question 32

How has Life Expectancy changed in Canada? How does it differ in Gender? Does this mean we have become Healthier?

Answer 32

Life Expectancy has increased in Canada by 6-10 years. Woman on average live 4 years longer Although we live about 70 years of healthy life, the last 12 years are usually with poor health. This is because the Medical system advancements focus on keeping people alive, not healthy.

Question 33

What 5 Lifestyle Factors can increase chances of pre-mature death? What can a lack of all 5 increase the probability of?

Answer 33

Diet Inactive Lifestyle Smoking Excessive Alcohol Use Obesity Increases the likelihood of premature death by cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes

Question 34

What are the Leading causes of Death in Canada? (Top Killers)

Answer 34

Question 35

What are considered Agents of Death in Canada?

Answer 35

1. Tobacco Use - 26% 2. Inactivity - 24% 3. Poor Diet - 12%