Physical Fitness
What are the 2 types of physical fitness?
Health-related fitness
Skill-related fitness
Name one benefit of physical activity
Improvements in:
Cardiorespiratory, Mood, Academic performance, Lowers risk of heart diseases, type 2 diabetes, cancer
Name a body weight exercise
Push ups, squats, pull ups, sit ups
Who publishes the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?
The US Department of HHS (Health and Human Services)
What is difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic activities?
Aerobic uses oxygen, anaerobic does not use oxygen
According to the book, how many minutes of physical activity should people get per week to lower their risk of cardiovascular diseases?
At least 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes)
What is the difference between physical activity and exercise?
Physical activity is any movement; exercise is planned, structured activity to improve fitness.
Formula for calculating Max heart rate
220 - Age in years = Maximum heart rate in bpm
What are the components of health-related fitness?
Cardiorespiratory fitness, endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition
What does the term sedentary lifestyle mean?
A way of life that involves little physical activity
What does FITT stand for?
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
Name of the sport that involves cross training?
Crossfit
What are the components of skill-related fitness?
Speed, power, agility, coordination, balance, reaction time
What are three obstacles to physical activity?
No time
No money
No safety
Mental/Physical Illness
What are the 3 things that are NEEDED in order to maximize exercise performance ability?
Stretching/Warm up
Knowledgeable Spotter
What NFL team did a certain exercise to improve their skill-related fitness?
Philadelphia Eagles
Pilates
What are the guidelines recommended to children and teens 6-17 for physical activity?
Get at least 1 hour of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every day
Spend the majority of that time doing moderate or vigorous-intensity aerobic activities
Include muscle-strengthening and bone strengthening activities at leat 3 days a week
What does body composition measure?
The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue.
What are two strategies to stay motivated and consistent with physical activity?
Set personal goals and track progress.
Choose activities you enjoy.
Explain how physical activity benefits your physical, mental/emotional, and social health.
Physical: Improves heart health, muscle strength, and endurance.
Mental/Emotional: Reduces stress, boosts mood, increases confidence.
Social: Builds teamwork, friendships, and communication skills.