Week 1: Fitness Theory Flashcards
An improved physiological state that leads to improved health and longevity.
Physical fitness
Define physical fitness
An improved physiological state that leads to improved health and longevity.
4 Categories of physical fitness
1) physiological related
2) Health-related
3) Skill-related
4) Sports Related
Includes non-performance components of physical fitness that relate to biological systems that are influenced by one’s level of habitual physical activity.
physiological related
Consists of those components of physical fitness that have a relationship with good health.
Health-related
Consists of those components of physical fitness that have a relationship with enhanced performance in sports and motor skills.
Skill-related
examples of health related
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Muscular Endurance Muscular Strength Flexibility Body Composition
examples of skill related
Agility Balance Coordination Power Speed Reaction Time
examples of sports related
Team
Individual
Life
state of being associated with freedom from disease and illness that also includes a positive component (wellness) that is associated with a quality of life and positive well-being.
Health
A state of being describing positive health in the individual and comprising biological and psychological well-being as exemplified by quality of life and a sense of well-being.
Wellness
Benefits of physical fitness (16)
Reduces risk of dying prematurely Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease Decreases resting heart rate Improves core strength Increases resting metabolic rate Improves back strength Promotes joint stability Strengthens bones Increases muscle mass and decreases body fat Lowers the risk of contracting diseases LDL cholesterol decreases, HDL cholesterol increases and total cholesterol decreases Improves balance, coordination and agility Reduces depression Assists in stress management Self esteem increases Body image improves
One is physically active…
to be healthy
One’s exercise’s…
to be fit
Healthy vs Fit depends on…
how one moves their body