Understanding Physical Activity
Any action in which the body uses energy.
Physical Activity
Exercise that uses oxygen to break down energy for use in the muscles
Aerobic Exercise
Another word for a persons heart rate
Pulse
A type of physical fitness a person needs to perform daily activities with ease and energy.
Health Related Fitness
Physical activity that is structured, planned, and has the purpose of increasing physical fitness is called...
Exercise
Activity that uses less oxygen
Anaerobic exercise
Activities done in groups or repetitions followed by rest
Set
A type of physical fitness that improves a person's performance in a particular sport or activity.
Skill-Related Fitness
Brain chemicals released during physical activity that improve mood.
Endorphins
Opposition (something working against you when working out)
Resistance
The amount of energy the body uses per minute during activity. (how hard you work)
Intensity
How often someone does a workout (The F in the FITT Principle)
Frequency
Activities that consist of sitting or lying down and using very little energy
Sedentary behaviors
The ability to continue performing a physical activity over a long time
Endurance
Number of heartbeats per minute that is safe and effective for a given intensity.
Target Heart Rate
How long someone does a workout. (The first T in the FITT Principles)
TIME
A resource health professionals use to provide guidance on how people can improve their health through physical activities. (Website)
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
The ability to rapidly change the body's momentum and direction
Agility
A number of beats per minute a person's heart can achieve when working its hardest. Varies by age
(220-your age=...)
Maximum heart rate
Explain the difference between moderate intensity activity and vigorous intensity activity.
Moderate intensity activity is activity done at lower heart rate.
Vigorous intensity activity is activity done at a lower heart rate.