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What is fitness?
A set of attributes that people have or achieve, including the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness.
How is health defined in human beings?
The extent of an individual's continuing physical, emotional, mental, and social ability to cope with their environment.
Exercise and physical activity are the same things.
False
What is the goal of warming up before an exercise?
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What is the purpose of stretching?
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What does a cool down accomplish?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of physical health?
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What factors are included in mental health?
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What does social health deal with?
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What element of physical health gives us the most control?
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Study Notes
Important Terms in Physical Education and Health
- Fitness: Represents a collection of attributes. Defined as the ability to perform daily tasks with energy, alertness, and without fatigue while enjoying leisure activities.
- Health: Refers to an individual's ability to manage physical, emotional, mental, and social challenges. It measures overall efficiency and well-being.
- Exercise: A structured form of physical activity aimed at improving bodily functions and fitness levels. Distinct from general physical activity.
- Physical Activity: Encompasses all energy expenditures through bodily movement, including exercise, sports, recreation, and occupational activities.
- Warm-up: Involves lower-intensity activities to prepare the body for exercise, increasing circulation and reducing injury risks. Prepares muscles for more strenuous workouts.
- Stretching: Aims to enhance flexibility and joint mobility, reduces muscle tension, and helps prevent injuries. Essential after warming up.
- Cool Down: Gradual decrease in physical activity post-exercise. Aids in normalizing heart rate and breathing, preventing cramps, and providing a transition back to a resting state.
Components of Health
- Physical Health: Influenced by exercise, nutrition, rest, substances like alcohol, and weight management.
- Mental Health: Involves cognitive functions, emotional regulation, and coping skills. Includes aspects like stress management and understanding mental disorders.
- Social Health: Relates to interactions within the community and includes family dynamics and peer relationships.
Factors Affecting One's Health
- Lifestyle: The most controllable aspect of physical health, encompassing diet, emotional well-being, activity levels, and personal behaviors.
- Human Biology: Genetic factors and biological characteristics can influence health and fitness levels, impacting individual abilities and resilience.
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This quiz focuses on essential terms related to Physical Education and Health, particularly the concept of fitness. Understanding these terms is crucial for comprehending how fitness impacts daily life and overall well-being. Test your knowledge on these key definitions and their implications for health.
