Study Guide Exam 1 PDF - Exercise, Physical Activity & Fitness
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This study guide covers key concepts related to physical activity, exercise, and fitness, including the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations. It touches on cardiovascular responses during exercise and the principles guiding effective training programs. This guide would be useful for anyone preparing for an exam on these topics.
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Chapter 1: Basics Physical Activity (PA): Any bodily movement produced by contracting skeletal muscles (voluntary) Different Types of PA: ○ Recreation: Exercise ○ Transport: Walking, cycling, skating ○ Occupation: Manual labor (construction, factory)...
Chapter 1: Basics Physical Activity (PA): Any bodily movement produced by contracting skeletal muscles (voluntary) Different Types of PA: ○ Recreation: Exercise ○ Transport: Walking, cycling, skating ○ Occupation: Manual labor (construction, factory) ○ Household: Carrying groceries, yard work Ability to perform PA depends on health and skill: ○ Health-Related Fitness: Body composition, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength/endurance, flexibility Day-to-day activities ○ Skill-Related Fitness: Agility, coordination, reaction time, balance, speed, power Specific physical tasks (sports) American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): Organization that promotes health and fitness through research, education, and certification Specific Exercise Recommendations: ○ At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week 2 minutes of aerobic moderate intensity is equivalent to 1 minute of vigorous intensity ○ Resistance exercises for your major muscle groups at least two days per week
