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FITNESS THEORY 1
Health-Related Benefits to Physical Activity & A Holistic Approach to Fitness and Lifestyle
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07/11/2013

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Term

____ ____ can be defined as any body movement produced by skeletal muscles.

 

It results in a substantial increase over the resting ____ expenditure.

Definition

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY can be defined as any body movement produced by skeletal muscles.

 

It results in a substantial increase over the resting ENERGY expenditure.

Term

2 components of fitness: ____-related and ____-related.

 

 

Definition
HEALTH related and SKILL related
Term

List the following as health or skill related:

 

1) Speed

2) Cardiorespiratory endurance

3) Muscular endurance 

4) Reaction time

5) Agility

6) Coordination

7) Balance

8) Muscular strength

9) Flexibility

10) Power

11) Body composition

Definition

1) Speed (SR)

2) Cardiorespiratory endurance (HR)

3) Muscular endurance (HR)

4) Reaction time (SR)

5) Agility (SR)

6) Coordination (SR)

7) Balance (SR)

8) Muscular strength (HR)

9) Flexibility (HR)

10) Power (SR)

11) Body composition (HR)

Term
What is body composition used to describe?
Definition
It is used to describe the percentages of bone, fat and muscle mass in the body
Term

Recreation is essential to child development because we learn:

 

physical m___r skills

s___l skills through play and sports

cr____ty skills through play 

int____al capacities 

Definition

 

physical MOTOR skills

SOCIAL skills through play and sports

CREATIVITY skills through play 

INTELLECTUAL capacities 

Term
____ is physical movement by the human body in a SCHEDULED and CONSISTENT manner
Definition
EXERCISE
Term
Fundamental difference between physical activity and exercise?
Definition

Exercise is performed in a SCHEDULED and CONSISTENT manner.

 

Physical activity is like going for walks every so often 

Term
Although ____ ____ is important for the human body, e____ has potential to increase physical & other components of f____
Definition
Although PHYSICAL ACTIVITY is important for the human body, EXERCISE has potential to increase physical & other components of FITNESS
Term

Physical fitness is a set of attributes that is either ____ or ____ related:

 

the degree to which individuals possess these attributes can be measured by specific t___

Definition

Physical fitness is a set of attributes that is either HEALTH or SKILL related:

 

the degree to which individuals possess these attributes can be measured by specific TESTS

Term
Eating foods high in fiber can decrease health risks by keeping ____ movements regular and potentially reducing overall ____ levels
Definition
Eating foods high in fiber can decrease health risks by keeping BOWEL movements regular and potentially reducing overall CHOLESTEROL levels
Term
Canada's physical activity guidelines states that adults should be active for ____ minutes a week, broken up into sessions of ___ minutes or more of moderate aerobic physical activity
Definition
Canada's physical activity guidelines states that adults should be active for 150 minutes a week, broken up into sessions of 10 minutes or more of moderate physical activity
Term

For getting started on physical activity, the recommendation for adults is ___ minutes of (light/moderate/intense) physical activty per day.

 

For children, its ___ minutes

Definition

For getting started on physical activity, the recommendation for adults is 30 minutes of MODERATE physical activty per day

 

For children, its 60 minutes/day

Term
Scientists say to accumulate ___ minutes of physical activity per dat to stay healthy or improve health
Definition
Scientists say to accumulate 60 minutes of physical activity per dat to stay healthy or improve health
Term

Psychological benefits of exercise:

 

Release of en____ and enk____ to make you feel what?

Definition
ENDORPHINS and ENKALINS to make you feel euphoric, empowered (runner's high)
Term
How do endorphins and enkalins act?
Definition
They inhibit pain conduction to the sensory cortex
Term
Generally, exercise changes the body composition by increasing lean ____ and proportionally reducing ___
Definition
Generally, exercise changes the body composition by increasing lean MUSCLE and proportionally reducing FAT
Term
BMI is ratio of what to what?
Definition
WEIGHT to HEIGHT
Term

BMI classes:

 

30 and over is ____

 

18.5- 24.9 is ____

 

18.4 and less is ____

 

25 - 29.9 is ____

Definition

30 and over is OBESE

 

18.5- 24.9 is NORMAL WEIGHT

 

18.4 and less is UNDERWEIGHT

 

25 - 29.9 is OVERWEIGHT

Term
R____ training combined with c___r___ exercise and str___ is necessary to build muscle, stay flexible, and shed fat
Definition
RESISTANCE training combined with CARDIORESPIRATORY exercise and STRENGTH is necessary to build muscle, stay flexible, and shed fat
Term
Although exercise can help reduce stress and change body composition, it doesn't reduce the risk of developing ar___s
Definition
ARTHRITIS
Term
Holistic activity incorporates m___, b___, and s___
Definition
Holistic activity incorporates MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT
Term

A holistic approach to fitness and lifestyle incorporates a variety of nur___ and h___ activities

 

that contribute to overall well-being and personal growth

Definition

A holistic approach to fitness and lifestyle incorporates a variety of NURTURING and HEALING activities

 

that contribute to overall well-being and personal growth

Term
More people now are taking sp____ classes like tai chi, yoga, and pilates-type classes as part of a holistic approach to fitness
Definition
More people now are taking SPECIALTY classes like tai chi, yoga, and pilates-type classes as part of a holistic approach to fitness
Term
Active living is a b____d way of living, including a variety of ____ activities as part of a daily routine
Definition
Active living is a BALANCED way of living, including a variety of PHYSICAL ACTIVITES as part of a daily routine
Term

P____ health is associated with a capacity to enjoy life and to withstand challenges. 

 

It is NOT merely an absence of disease

Definition
POSITIVE HEALTH
Term
Wellness describes a state of p____ health in an individual, comprising physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and psychological well-being
Definition
Wellness describes a state of POSITIVE health in an individual, comprising physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and psychological well-being
Term

Sort these out into body, mind, or spirit:

 

1) Family and friends

2) Socializing

3) Fresh Air

4) Career

5) Socializing

6) Attention to Health Care

7) Inner balance

8) Education

9) Love

10) Personal Interests

Definition

1) Family and friends - SPIRIT

2) Socializing - SPIRIT

3) Fresh Air - BODY

4) Career - MIND

5) Socializing - SPIRIT

6) Attention to Health Care - BODY

7) Inner Balance - SPIRIT

8) Education - MIND

9) Love - SPIRIT

10) Personal Interests - MIND

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