Components of Physical Fitness
Define muscular strength AND provide an example of an exercise that practices muscular strength.
The maximum amount of force your muscles are able to apply to an object.
Examples: Maximum Bench Press, Maximum Squat, any max lift.
What is an acute injury?
An injury that happens very quickly and usually results in a lot of pain.
What is your heart rate?
Heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute.
What is aerobic exercise?
Exercise is exercise that uses oxygen to get energy.
What is sportsmanship?
Sportsmanship is the ability to treat all players, officials, and fans fairly during competition
Define flexibility AND provide an example of an exercise that practices flexibility.
The ability to stretch joints without pain.
Examples: V-sit, stretching of any type, yoga.
What is a chronic injury?
An injury that develops over time due to not exercising correctly or misuse of joints, ligaments, muscles, etc.
What are the two areas on your body that is easiest to find your heart rate?
Wrist and Neck
What is anaerobic exercise?
Exercise that is fueled without using oxygen.
What is metabolism?
The process of converting our energy in food to the energy our body uses.
Define muscular endurance AND provide an example of an exercise that practices muscular endurance.
The ability to use a group of muscles over and over without tiring easily.
Examples: long distance activities, sit-ups/crunches for long period of time.
What is a fracture?
A fracture is a cracked or broken bone
What are 5 different things that can increase your heart rate?
Injuries, Physical Activity, Temperature, Emotions, Stress, Body size, medications, body position.
What is an example of an aerobic exercise?
Endurance type activities.
What are 4 benefits of stretching?
Decreases muscle stiffness
Increases range of motion
Reduce your risk of injury
Helps relieve post exercise aches and pains
Improves posture
Helps reduce or manage
Define cardiovascular endurance AND provide an example of an exercise that practices cardiovascular endurance.
The ability of your heart and lungs to work efficiently.
Examples; any exercise that raises HR to target HR zone, running, biking, swimming, etc.
What does the acronym RICE stand for?
R-Rest
I-Ice
C-Compress
E-Elevate
What does having a slower resting heart rate tell you about the someone's cardiovascular health?
Slower heart rate means that that individual has a strong heart and probably exercises regularly.
What is an example of an anaerobic exercise?
Activity that uses strength in short bursts.
What does the FIT principle stand for?
F-Frequency
I-Intensity
T-Time
Define body composition AND provide an example of an how to find your body composition.
Compares the weight of fat in your body to the weight of your bones, muscles, and organs.
Example: BMI
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
Sprain; Ligaments that connect to bones are stretched or torn.
Strain; A strain happens when a muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn
What is your target heart rate?
The heart rate you want to reach in order to make your heart stronger through physical activity.
Which type or exercise is best for weight loss? Anaerobic or aerobic?
BOTH!
Fitness improves best if you do both aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
What is the difference between a chronic and an acute injury?
Acute happens very quickly and is usually very painful