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What is fitness?
The ability to carry out tasks without undue fatigue.
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of health?
FITT stands for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.
True
What does body composition refer to?
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The formula for BMI is BMI = _____ / m2.
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What does flexibility mean in fitness?
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What is muscular endurance?
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Cardiovascular endurance measures how well your heart, lungs, and muscles work together during _____ activities.
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What six elements make up skill-related fitness?
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Power is the ability to exert maximum force while maintaining speed.
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What does reaction time measure?
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What is health-enhancing physical activity?
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Which FITT component refers to how often you do an activity?
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Study Notes
Fitness
- Defined as the ability to perform tasks without excessive fatigue.
- Encompasses physical, emotional, and mental health aspects.
- Involves managing illness, fatigue, stress, and reducing sedentary behavior.
Dimensions of Health
- Physical
- Mental
- Social
- Spiritual
- Emotional
- Environmental
FITT Principle
- Frequency: How often an activity is performed.
- Intensity: The difficulty level of the activity.
- Time: Duration of the activity (e.g., 30 minutes of walking covers 2-2.5 km).
- Type: The category of exercise performed.
Health-Related Fitness Components
- Body Composition: The ratio of bone, muscle, and fat in the body; assessed using BMI (Body Mass Index).
- Flexibility: The ability to stretch and move joints through their full range of motion.
- Muscular Endurance: The capacity to perform repetitive movements without fatigue.
- Muscular Strength: The maximum amount of force generated by muscles; often assessed through weightlifting.
- Cardiovascular Endurance: The efficiency of the circulatory and respiratory systems during extended exercise.
Skill-Related Fitness Components
- Agility: The ability to rapidly change body position and direction effectively.
- Balance: The ability to maintain the center of mass over the base of support, both statically and dynamically.
- Coordination: The ability to integrate different body parts smoothly for motor tasks.
- Reaction Time: The speed at which the body responds to a stimulus.
- Power: The ability to exert maximum force in a short time, combining speed and strength.
- Speed: The ability to complete a task in the least amount of time.
Health-Enhancing Physical Activity
- Designed to improve functional abilities and overall quality of life.
- Aims to increase strength, flexibility, and balance through regular exercise.
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Explore the various dimensions of fitness including physical, mental, social, spiritual, emotional, and environmental aspects. This quiz will help you assess your understanding of what fitness truly means beyond just physical health. Test your knowledge on the FITT principle and how it applies to overall well-being.
