Chapter 1. Intro to Physical Fitness and Wellness

health-related fitness

A physical state encompassing cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, muscular flexibility, and body composition.

exercise

A type of physical activity that requires planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement done to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness.

moderate physical activity

Activity that uses 150 calories of energy per day, or 1,000 calories per week.

vigorous physical activity

An activity similar to jogging that causes rapid breathing and a substantial increase in heart rate.

light physical activity

Any activity that uses less than 150 calories of energy per day, such as casual walking and light household chores.

physical activity

Bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure and produces progressive health benefits.

risk factors

Characteristics that predict the chances for developing a certain disease.

performance-related fitness

Components of fitness important for successful motor performance in athletic events and in lifetime sports and activities.

sedentary death syndrome (SeDS)

Deaths that are attributed to a lack of regular physical activity.

hypokinetic diseases

Diseases related to a lack of physical activity.

nonexercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT)

Energy expended doing everyday activities not related to exercise.

chronic diseases

Illnesses that develop and last over a long time period.

epidemiological

Of the study of epidemic diseases.

wellness

The constant and deliberate effort to stay healthy and achieve the highest potential for well-being.

physical fitness

The general capacity to adapt and respond favorably to physical effort.