Wellness Flashcards
This deck is designed to assist you in understanding the concept of wellness.
What is wellness?
Optimal wellbeing
What are the eight facets/aspects of wellness?
Physical Social Emotional Spiritual Financial Occupational Environmental Intellectual
What does it mean to do a cross-over in basketball?
To dribble with both hands consecutively, as in taking turns
What is fitness?
The state or condition of being fit
What are components?
Important parts or features of something
What are the divisions of physical fitness?
Five health-related (day-to-day activities)
Six skill-related (sport-related)
What are the 11 components of fitness?
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Body Composition Agility Balance Power Speed Coordination Reaction Time
Describe cardiorespiratory fitness, and provide an example.
This relies on the heart and lungs and involves long-distance exercise.
Ex: running a marathon
Describe muscular strength, and provide an example.
This relies on muscles being able to lift very heavy weight.
Ex: squatting
Describe muscular endurance, and provide an example.
This relies on muscles being able to do a movement over and over again
Ex; push ups or sit ups
Describe body composition, and provide an example.
This is about the amount of muscle and fat your body has.
Ex: the difference between the body of a sumo-wrestler and a marathon runner
Describe agility, and provide an example.
This is about being able to move your body quickly.
Ex: dodgeball or speed ladders
Describe balance, and provide an example.
This is about being able to maintain your body in one position.
Ex: balance beam in gymnastics
Describe power, and provide an example.
This is about explosive movements.
Ex: jumping or throwing
Describe speed, and provide an example.
This is about moving quickly.
Ex: 100 meter sprint
Describe coordination, and provide an example.
This is about being able to do multiple things at once.
Ex: juggling
Describe reaction time, and provide an example.
This is about reacting quickly to something.
Ex: starting a race
What is cardiovascular endurance?
Is the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during long periods of exercise
What are the synonyms of cardiovascular endurance?
Cardiorespiratory/Aerobid Endurance
What are the benefits of cardiovascular fitness?
Increased heart muscle strength Improved cholesterol Stress reduction Lowered blood pressure Mood and self-esteem boost Weight control Improved sleep
What are the most important benefits of cardiovascular fitness for students at our age?
Stress reduction
Improved sleep
What are the three questions to ask to know if an exercise is cardio?
Am I breathing hard?
Is my heart beating fast?
Am I moving for a long time?
How do you calculate RHR (resting heart rate)?
Number of heart beats in 60 seconds/1 minute
Why is it important to know your RHR?
- So that you know if your BPM is too low or too high
- So that you can improve your RHR by lowering it through cardiovascular activities
