Physical Activity and Fitness

Physical Activity Any kind of movement that uses up energy

Exercise Planned physical activity done regularly to build or maintain your fitness

Types of Exercise Aerobic- Rhythmic activity that uses large amounts of oxygen and works the heart and lungs

Types of Exercise Anaerobic- Intense physical activity that builds muscle but does not use large amounts of oxygen

Health Related Fitness: Four Elements of Fitness Endurance Strength Body Composition Flexibility

Endurance Heart and Lung Endurance- how well your heart and lungs work when you exercise and how quickly they return to normal when you stop Muscle Endurance- the ability of a muscle to repeatedly use force over a period of time

Strength Muscle Strength measures the most weight you can lift

Body Composition Measure of how much of your weight is lean tissue instead of body fat Depends partly on the genes you inherit from your parents, how much you eat, and how physically active you are

Flexibility The ability of your body’s joints to move easily through a full range of motion

Skill Related Fitness Agility- Ability to change and control direction Power- Move body swiftly using maximum force Balance- Ability to control the body while standing still or moving Speed- Ability to move your body swiftly Coordination- Ability to use your senses along with your body during movement Reaction Time- Ability to reach or respond quickly to what you see, hear, or feel

Skill Related Fitness

F.I.T.T. Principle F.I.T.T. Principle of Exercise is a set of guidelines to help you set up a workout routine F=Frequency I=Intensity T=Time T=Type

F.I.T.T. Principle F=Frequency I=Intensity T=Time T=Type How often you exercise I=Intensity How hard you work during exercise T=Time How long you exercise T=Type The type of activity you’re doing

3 Stages of Exercise Warm-Up A period of low to moderate exercise to prepare your body for more vigorous activity Work Out The main stage of exercise that should start off at a comfortable level then build up Cool Down A period of low to moderate exercise to prepare your body to end a workout session