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The position of your body when standing or sitting is your ______________________________.
posture
Aerobic means with______________________________.
oxygen
The quickness with which you are able to complete a motion is your______________________________.
agility
The______________________________heart rate zone is the range of heartbeats at which the heart muscle receives its best workout.
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The body's ______________________________ fitness describes its ability to take in oxygen and carry it through the blood to body cells.
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Your ability to keep your body in an upright position while standing or moving is your______________________________.
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______________________________is how long an exercise session lasts.
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______________________________is how hard you exercise.
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Activities in which your muscles use oxygen faster than your heart and lungs can deliver it are known as______________________________.
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The ability of the muscles to move objects is______________________________.
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The ability to integrate the use of two or more parts of the body is______________________________.
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The ability to move your joints through a full range of motion is____________________________.
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Study Notes
Key Concepts of Physical Activity
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Posture: Refers to the position of the body when standing or sitting, crucial for maintaining balance and preventing injury.
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Aerobic Activity: Involves exercise performed with oxygen, enhancing endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness.
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Agility: The ability to quickly change body positions or direction, important for sports and various physical activities.
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Target Heart Rate Zone: The optimal heart rate range for exercise, where the heart receives effective workouts and conditioning.
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Cardiorespiratory Fitness: Reflects the body's capacity to intake oxygen and distribute it through the bloodstream to various cells, impacting overall health.
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Balance: The capability to maintain an upright position whether stationary or in motion, essential for stability during physical tasks.
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Duration: The length of time spent on a single exercise session, important for achieving fitness goals and endurance.
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Intensity: The level of effort expended during exercise, critical in determining the effectiveness of a workout and influencing fitness outcomes.
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Anaerobic Activities: Characterized by exercises where muscles utilize oxygen more quickly than the heart and lungs can supply, typically involving short bursts of high-intensity effort.
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Power: Defined as the ability of muscles to exert force and move objects, vital for strength and performance in physical activities.
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Coordination: The ability to effectively use multiple body parts in unison, enhancing athletic performance and daily functional movements.
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Flexibility: The capacity to move joints through their complete range of motion, critical for injury prevention and muscle performance.
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Test your knowledge on physical activity concepts from Chapter 20 of Nutrition and Wellness. This quiz includes fill-in-the-blank questions designed to reinforce your understanding of key terms such as posture, aerobic activity, and agility. Enhance your familiarity with important health and fitness terminology.
