PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNES
The Benefits of Physical Activity 1. Why is physical activity important? It benefits all 3 sides of the health triangle PHYSICAL- improves coordination, improves balance, burns calories MENTAL/EMOTIONAL- handles stress better, high self-esteem, concentrate better SOCIAL- helps meet new people, work with others as a team, makes you more divers
2. Name 4 characteristics of people who are physically fit: A. HAS MORE ENERGY B. HANDLES STRESS MORE EFFICIENTLY C. HIGHER SELF ESTEEM D. LIVES LONGER
3. DEFINE ANAEROBIC EXERCISE AND NAME 2 EXAMPLES: =intense physical activity that requires little oxygen and uses short bursts of energy. Examples are weight lifting, gymnastics, football.
4. Name 3 exercises that can improve your muscle strength and muscle endurance. a. weight lifting b. push-ups c. sit-ups
5. What instrument is used to measure body composition? = a skinfold caliper is used to measure body comp.
6. What are the 5 elements of Fitness? a. Heart and lung endurance (cardio) b. muscular endurance c. muscular strength d. flexibility e. body composition