Physical Activity & Fitness
What does physical activity mean?
Any movement that uses energy.
What system protects your organs and gives your body shape?
Skeletal system
What system moves blood through your body?
Circulatory system
What does RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What does flexibility mean?
Ability to bend and stretch
What is the difference between exercise and physical activity?
Exercise is planned and structured; physical activity is any movement.
What connects muscle to bone?
Tendons
Which blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
Artery
Why is warming up important?
Prevents injury and prepares muscles
What does endurance mean?
Ability to keep going for a long time
Which type of exercise improves cardiovascular endurance?
Aerobic exercise
What connects bone to bone?
Ligaments
Which blood vessel carries blood back to the heart?
Vein
What is dehydration?
Not having enough water in your body
What does strength mean?
Ability to use muscles to lift or push
What type of exercise uses short bursts of energy like sprinting or lifting?
Anaerobic exercise
How do bones and muscles work together?
Muscles pull on bones to make movement.
What cells help fight off viruses?
White blood cells.
What is overtraining?
Exercising too much without rest
What is target heart rate?
The heart rate you should aim for during exercise
Name ONE way to improve strength, endurance, or flexibility.
Strength = weights
Endurance = running
Flexibility = stretching
Name TWO ways to keep bones healthy.
Calcium, vitamin D, exercise, good posture
What is the difference between pulmonary and systemic circulation?
➡️ Pulmonary = heart to lungs
➡️ Systemic = heart to rest of body
Why are anabolic steroids harmful?
They damage the body and are unsafe drugs
What is conditioning?
Training to improve fitness