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What is the optimum level of health that allows individuals to perform daily activities without experiencing fatigue?
What is the optimum level of health that allows individuals to perform daily activities without experiencing fatigue?
Physical fitness
Physical fitness only improves physical health and has no impact on mental well-being.
Physical fitness only improves physical health and has no impact on mental well-being.
False
Physical fitness helps individuals become free from any form of high-risk conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, some cancers, sleep apnea, and respiratory problems.
Physical fitness helps individuals become free from any form of high-risk conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, some cancers, sleep apnea, and respiratory problems.
True
What is a fitness assessment?
What is a fitness assessment?
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What is one of the most demanding fitness assessment tests used today to assess if a person is healthy or unhealthy?
What is one of the most demanding fitness assessment tests used today to assess if a person is healthy or unhealthy?
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Match the BMI categories with their corresponding ranges.
Match the BMI categories with their corresponding ranges.
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What does WHR stand for?
What does WHR stand for?
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What is Yoga?
What is Yoga?
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What does Vinyasa mean in Sanskrit?
What does Vinyasa mean in Sanskrit?
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What is the basic standing asana in yoga?
What is the basic standing asana in yoga?
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What is another name for Urdhva Vrikshasana?
What is another name for Urdhva Vrikshasana?
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What is the name of the pose that is entered from the standing position of Tadasana, bending forward at the hips until the palms can be placed on the floor?
What is the name of the pose that is entered from the standing position of Tadasana, bending forward at the hips until the palms can be placed on the floor?
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What is the name of the inversion asana often practiced as part of a flowing sequence of poses, especially Surya Namaskar?
What is the name of the inversion asana often practiced as part of a flowing sequence of poses, especially Surya Namaskar?
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What type of physical activity is walking?
What type of physical activity is walking?
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What device is worn around the waistband of your pants or on your wrist to measure the number of steps made, distance traveled, and calories burned?
What device is worn around the waistband of your pants or on your wrist to measure the number of steps made, distance traveled, and calories burned?
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What activity is defined as the action or movement of propelling yourself forward rapidly on foot?
What activity is defined as the action or movement of propelling yourself forward rapidly on foot?
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What is defined as an exercise to develop muscles and overall, to build physical strength with the use of free-weight machines, resistance bands, even a person's body weight?
What is defined as an exercise to develop muscles and overall, to build physical strength with the use of free-weight machines, resistance bands, even a person's body weight?
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What type of strength is defined as the strength that puts a person in his/her strongest man regardless of his/her body weight?
What type of strength is defined as the strength that puts a person in his/her strongest man regardless of his/her body weight?
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What type of strength training utilizes barbells and dumbbells to develop strength and build muscle?
What type of strength training utilizes barbells and dumbbells to develop strength and build muscle?
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What type of strength training utilizes the weight of your own body and is considered the most practical and cheapest way to exercise?
What type of strength training utilizes the weight of your own body and is considered the most practical and cheapest way to exercise?
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Where and when did team handball originate?
Where and when did team handball originate?
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What two sports does handball combine elements of?
What two sports does handball combine elements of?
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How many players are on a handball team?
How many players are on a handball team?
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What two names are used for the sport of table tennis?
What two names are used for the sport of table tennis?
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Study Notes
Life Style Weight Management
- This topic covers physical activity and eating habits.
- Physical fitness is the optimal health level where individuals can perform daily tasks without fatigue.
- Physical fitness enhances both physical and mental ability to handle uncertain events.
- Physical fitness helps prevent high-risk conditions like hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, osteoarthritis, and some cancers, sleep apnea, and respiratory problems.
Physical Fitness Assessment
- A fitness assessment involves a series of measurements and tests to identify one's physical fitness.
- Assessments include body mass index (BMI), resting heart rate, health-related tests (body composition, lung capacity), and skill-related tests (flexibility, speed, balance, agility).
Body Mass Index (BMI)
- BMI is a crucial fitness assessment, used to determine if a person is healthy or unhealthy.
- BMI is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height squared (in meters).
- A typical fitness assessment helps understand strengths and weaknesses relating to physical fitness components.
Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR)
- WHR is the ratio of waist circumference to hip circumference, measuring fat distribution in the torso.
- A high WHR (fat in the abdominal area) has a greater risk of cardiovascular disease than a low WHR.
- Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, involving disorders of the heart and blood vessels.
Fitness Activities: Yoga
- Yoga is a fitness activity promoting body and mental well-being through postures, breathing, and meditation.
- Yoga helps build and maintain well-being, boosts energy, and improves body flexibility.
- Vinyasa yoga is a style that connects movement and breathing to produce body heat and increase circulation/sweating.
- Specific poses like Mountain Pose (Tadasana), Raised Hands Pose (Urdhva Hastasana), Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana), and Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) are explored in detail.
Fitness Activities: Fitness Walking
- Walking is a cardiovascular activity that increases heart rate, improves blood flow, and lowers blood pressure.
- Fitness walking contributes to overall well-being and physical fitness.
- It helps maintain weight, improves heart and lung efficiency, and promotes a stress-free lifestyle, aiding in the development of a healthier lifestyle.
- A pedometer measures steps walked, distance traveled, and calories burned, aiding in the tracking of fitness goals.
Fitness Activities: Running
- Running is a form of propelling yourself forward rapidly on foot.
- It is a fundamental element in various sports and a beneficial exercise to improve overall fitness.
- It enhances physical fitness and tones muscles.
- Running can provide increased energy levels and potentially extend lifespan.
Fitness Activities: Strength Training
- Strength training is an exercise focused on muscle development and overall physical strength using various methods, including free weights, machines, resistance bands, and body weight.
- Two primary types of strength:
- Relative strength: Focused on peak strength while controlling calorie intake to avoid unnecessary weight gain.
- Absolute strength: Maximizing strength regardless of body weight.
Fitness Activities: Weightlifting
- Weightlifting is a type of strength training using barbells and dumbbells, aiming to increase strength and develop muscles.
- The weight used is adjustable to an individual's fitness level.
Fitness Activities: Body-weight Exercises
- Body-weight exercises utilize the body's weight as resistance, making them practical and budget-friendly.
Team Sport: Handball
- Handball combines elements of football and basketball; players use hand skills like passing, dribbling, and shooting.
- Handball is played on a larger court than a basketball court. The game involves six players and one goalie.
Team Sport: Table Tennis
- Table tennis, also known as Ping-Pong, is played by two or four people using a racket to hit a ball across a net divided table.
- The goal involves getting the ball to bounce on the opponent's side of the table, contributing to a competitive atmosphere, enhancing hand-eye coordination skills, and reaction time.
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