Exercise
the ability of the heart, blood vessels, and respiratory system to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during exercise
Cardiovascular fitness
the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body
nervous system
motor skills that involve large-muscle activities, such as walking
gross motor skills
a connective tissue that is more flexible than bone and that protects the ends of bones and keeps them from rubbing together
cartilage
type of fitness that is subjective to the individual; total, overall fitness achieved by maintaining acceptable levels of physical activity, a healthy eating plan, and avoiding harmful substances
Personal Fitness
in this setting, there must be strict rules and an emphasis on learning skills correctly
competition
the body's "slow" chemical communication system
endocrine system
skills used to move around
locomotor skills
portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column
axial skeleton
sustained exercise that increases heart and lung fitness
Aerobic exercise
involves movement where the body remains in place such as stretching, bending and twisting
balance
breaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells
digestive system
a student's ability to throw, catch, kick or manipulate a ball or similar item
ball skills
a fat that is solid at room temperature and found in animal fats, lards and dairy products
saturated fats
a disease in which a person has a physical or psychological dependence on drinks that contain alcohol
alcoholism
a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
health
composed of a network of vessels, ducts, nodes and organs; provides defense against infection
lymphatic system
a measure of how much you value and respect yourself
self esteem
bones of the limbs and limb girdles that are attached to the axial skeleton
appendicular skeleton
intense physical activity that requires little oxygen but uses short bursts of energy
anaerobic exercise
guidelines represented as portions on a dinner plate
USDA's MyPlate
a system that protects the body from foreign substances and pathogenic organisms by producing the immune response
immune system
Max HR several times per week/everyday
maximum aerobic fitness
protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support movement
skeletal system
a disease that is caused by a pathogen and that can be spread from one individual to another