Fitness Concepts
A person should get this many minutes in of physical activity daily.
What is 60 minutes?
This type of exercise increases your heart rate, like running or swimming?
What is Cardio?
This nutrient is the body’s main source of energy
What are carbohydrates?
In soccer, this position primarily defends the goal and is the only player allowed to use their hands.
What is the goal keeper?
This fitness component measures how long your muscles can work before getting tired.
What is muscular endurance?
The ability to move a joint through its full range of motion.
What is flexibility?
This type of fat is considered the “healthy” fat found in avocados and nuts.
What are unsaturated fats?
These muscles are located on the back of your upper leg.
What are the hamstrings?
In football, the position responsible for snapping the ball to the quarterback is called this.
What is the Center?
This fitness component refers to the proportion of fat, muscle, and bone in your body.
What is body composition
This type of training alternates periods of high-intensity exercise with rest or low-intensity movement.
What is interval training?
These are the three macronutrients your body needs in large amounts.
What are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
This term refers to the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment.
What is Homeostasis?
In volleyball, this type of attack involves the hitter jumping and striking the ball with a downward motion to score
What is a spike?
This type of training uses your body weight as resistance instead of equipment.
What is calisthenics?
This measurement represents the maximum amount of force a muscle can generate in a single effort.
What is muscular strength?
This mineral is important for strong bones and teeth.
What is Calcium?
This is the name of the cartilage that cushions your knees and other joints.
What is meniscus?
In basketball, this type of defense covers an area of the court rather than a specific player.
What is a zone defense
This energy system provides short bursts of energy without oxygen, like sprinting 100 meters
What is the anaerobic system?
This term describes the ability of your heart, lungs, and muscles to work efficiently during long-duration exercise.
What is cardiovascular endurance?
This mineral works with vitamin D to regulate calcium and phosphorus levels in the body.
What is Calcium
This measurement, often taken in beats per minute, shows how hard your heart is working during exercise.
What is Target Heart Rate?
This stance in MMA involves keeping your lead leg forward and rear hand high for strikes and defense.
What is a defense stance?