Hses 260 4
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Physical Activity:
activity that requires any type of movement
Exercise:
structured, planned physical activity, often used to improve fitness levels
Physical Fitness:
ability of the body to respond to physical demands
Skill-related Fitness:
ability to perform specific leisure or sport skills – agility, speed, power, balance, coordination, reaction time
Health-related Fitness:
ability to perform daily living activities with vigor – cardio-respiratory & musculo-skeletal fitness (endurance, strength, flexibility) and body composition
Muscular Endurance:
the capacity of the muscle to exert force repeatedly over a period of time
Muscular Strength:
the capacity of the muscle to exert force against resistance
The FITT acronym provides a basis for a cardio-respiratory fitness workout plan.
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type of Activity
Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Ability of the heart and lungs to efficiently deliver oxygen (and nutrients) to the body’s muscles and cells via the bloodstream
MET
Metabolic Equivalent
