Personal Fitness Chapter 1
Science that uses principles of physics to understand the human machine is ___________.
Biomechanics
The part of fitness that refers to the types of body tissue is called ____________.
Body composition
Exercise physiology
Branch of kinesiology focused on how physical activity affects body systems.
Biomechanics
Branch of kinesiology that uses principles of physics to help us understand the human body in motion.
Power
Capacity do you strength quickly; involves both strength and speed.
Physical fitness
Capacity of your body systems to work together effectively to perform activities of daily living.
Functional fitness
Capacity to function effectively while performing daily tasks.
Calisthenics
Exercises done using all or part of the body weight as resistance.
Public health scientist
Expert who studies disease prevention and wellness promotion within communities.
Health
Freedom from disease in the state of optimal physical, mental, social, intellectual, and spiritual well-being.
Why is having a healthy amount of body fat beneficial?
Having a healthy amount of body fat makes your body more efficient in many activities.
Hypokinetic condition
Health problems caused by lack of physical activity.
What does "physical activity" literally mean?
It directly means large muscle movement.
A hypokinetic condition is a health problem caused by ______________.
Lack of physical activity
Strength
Maximal amount of force your muscles can produce.
Dynamic warm-up
Movement exercises that increased body temperature and get muscles ready for more vigorous exercise, can serve as all or part of the general warm-up.
Workout
Part of program where person performs activities to improve fitness.
Skill related physical fitness
Parts of fitness sec can help you perform well in sports and activities; includes agility, balance, coordination, etc.
Health related physical fitness
Parts of physical fitness to help a person stay healthy; includes cardio respiratory endurance, flexibility, strength, etc.
Body fat level
Percentage of body weight that is made of fat
What are the steps of the scientific method?
1. Identifying a problem 2. Establishing hypothesis 3. Collecting information 4. Interpreting information
What is the range of time a warm-up should be?
5-10 minutes
What is the purpose of a cool down?
A cooldown on helps prevent dizziness and fainting.
When is a warm-up not needed?
A warm-up is not needed for a workout of low to moderate intensity.
Agility
Ability to change your body position quickly and controlled movements.
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Ability to exercise your entire body for a long time.
Balance
Ability to maintain and upright posture while standing still or moving.
Speed
Ability to perform a movement or cover a distance in a short time.
Flexibility
Ability to use your joints fully through a wide range of motion.
Muscular endurance
Ability to use your muscles frequently without tiring.
Coordination
Ability to use your senses together with your body parts to use two or more body parts together.
Cool-down
Activity performed after a workout to help your recover.
Reaction time
Amount of time it takes to move once you recognize the need to act.
Dietitian
An expert in nutrition who helps people apply principles of nutrition in daily life; has a college degree and certification by a reputable national organization.
Health and medical science
Area of study that focuses on preventing injury and illness in promoting wellness.
Sport pedagogy
Art and science of teaching physical activity; includes applying motor learning principles to help people learn motor skills and studying the best ways to teach and learn the principles of activity drive from scientists.
Wellness
Positive component of help that involves having a good quality of life and a good sense of well-being as exhibited by a positive luck.
Motor learning
Process of acquiring a motor skill; an area of study within kinesiology that relates to acquiring a motor skill.
The _________ is a series of steps that can help you make a decisions solve problems.
Scientific method
Warm-up
Series of activities to prepare your body for more vigorous exercise.
What are some examples of hypokinetic conditions?
Some examples are hard disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis,: cancer, or a high body fat level.
Exercise anatomy
Study of how muscles work together with bones, ligaments, and tendons to produce human movement.
Exercise psychology
Study of human behavior in all types of physical activity, including exercise for fitness and sport.
Kinesiology
Study of human movement.
Exercise sociology
Study of social relationships and interactions in physical activity.
Nutrition science
Study of the process by which a plant or animal uses food to grow.
Motor skill
The learned ability to use the muscles and nerves together to perform a physical task.
What are the parts of skill related physical fitness?
The parts include speed, agility, coordination, balance, and reaction time.
What are the parts of health related physical fitness?
The parts included body composition, cardio respiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, power, and strength.
Body composition
The proportional amounts of body tissue, including muscle, bone, body fat, and other tissues in your body.
Stretching warm-up
To prepare for physical activity using flexibility exercises.
What is the purpose of a warm-up?
Warming up improves range of motion and may reduce risk of an injury.
How should you cool down?
You should gradually reduce the intensity of activity.
