Lifetime Fitness Flashcards

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Exercise is important because of its positive effects on all the body's systems. In addition, regular exercise reduces the risk factor of contracting many diseases.

The various components of wellness often influence one another. A good example is how poor body composition may affect your willingness to meet new people, thus negatively affecting your social health.

<p>Physical activity is the movement of large muscle groups through daily activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical fitness isn't something you achieve and forget about. Instead, it's a challenge we face each and every day. Your physical fitness is the sum of all the choices you make.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wellness is related to our achievement in each of the components of health. To achieve true wellness, we should be doing our best in all six of these components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When you exercise outdoors, there is a more natural connection between you and the environment. You may also be motivated to change some things in the environment if you exercise in a polluted environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the body uses more calories for everyday activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotional health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>being your best in all components of health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Develop better communication skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Good physical fitness, disease-free, adequate sleep, and healthy diet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In addition to using protective equipment correctly, participants must also follow the game rules, use common sense, and keep the safety of others in mind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There are several key factors to consider when selecting workout clothing. Comfort is a big factor. You don't want to choose clothing that is uncomfortable. The way the clothing fits is also important. Wicking, layering, and activity appropriateness should also be considered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protective equipment is designed to prevent the common injuries that can occur for each sport. While it does not completely eliminate the chance for injury, it does significantly reduce the risk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In general, you can choose when, where, and how to exercise. Each of these choices can either positively or negatively affect your safety during physical activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>While exercising, the body loses fluids through perspiration and respiration. It's important to replace these fluids during and after exercise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In both cases, the common preparation steps are allowing the body to acclimate gradually to the temperature and wearing appropriate clothing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Heat exhaustion is typically less severe with symptoms of headache, nausea, pale skin, and fatigue, while heat stroke is life-threatening and occurs when the body cannot regulate its temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fluid intake is accomplished by drinking fluids and eating foods, while fluid losses occur through urination, perspiration, and respiration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Type</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Time, frequency, and intensity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agility refers to the ability to execute rapid changes in direction, while balance refers to maintaining an upright position, and coordination is the ability to use different body parts together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The wall test involves throwing a ball against a wall with one hand and catching it with the opposite hand. It measures the ability to use different body parts in conjunction with one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Levers are tools that allow a small effort to move significantly larger loads. This apparent magnification of the force applied to a lever is called its mechanical advantage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mass is a measure of an object's amount of matter, while weight is the gravitational force acting on that mass. Mass remains constant, whereas weight varies with gravity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The seesaw has the fulcrum in the center with the load on one end and effort on the opposite end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Synovial joints allow for a greater range of motion because the bones are not directly joined by anything.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If excess muscle is too bulky, it can interfere with the motion of a joint, thus reducing flexibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A joint's possible range of motion depends on its type, while the actual range of motion depends on individual fitness levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Women generally have a lower center of gravity than men, contributing to greater stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Balance is the ability to maintain equilibrium; stability is maintaining balance during actions that disrupt it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The larynx is also called the voice box. It allows a person to speak and protects the trachea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Many cardiovascular diseases are related to lifestyle behaviors such as diet, exercise, and smoking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stroke.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smoking introduces toxic substances and settles on lung cilia, damaging respiratory function. Two conditions are emphysema and bronchitis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The heart is a muscle that needs to be strengthened through exercise to maintain optimal health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arteriosclerosis is hardening of arteries due to loss of elasticity, while atherosclerosis involves plaque buildup. Both lead to poor blood flow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All conditions can be treated by thinning the blood, which helps reduce symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strokes occur in the brain due to blocked blood supply, while heart attacks occur in the heart muscle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All aspects of a healthy lifestyle impact cardiovascular fitness, including diet, exercise, and avoiding smoking.</p> Signup and view all the answers