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1 Physical Education - Fitness Terminology
Fitness - Good health and physical condition enabling a person to have the highest quality of life.

2 Speed - the maximal velocity that can be reached by part or all of the body.
Agility - the ability to rapidly change the body’s momentum from one direction to another. Strength - the ability of a muscle or muscle group to exert maximal force. Flexibility - (ROM) Range of movement (motion) in a joint or group of joints.

3 Power- the ability, strength, and capacity to do something.
Strength Endurance- the ability of your muscles to repeat submaximal contractions without fatigue Plyometrics - exercise involving repeated rapid stretching(loading) and contracting of muscles (as by jumping and rebounding) to increase muscle power - fast, powerful movements Sport specific - training that pertains to a specific sport or activity

4 Repitition - One complete movement of an exercise.
Set - Fixed number of repetitions. For example, 10 repetitions may make up one set.

5 Components of Fitness:
Aerobic/cardiovascular endurance Muscular strength Muscular endurance Flexibility Body composition

6 Benefits of Muscular Strength & Endurance
Strong muscle fibers and tendons Increases metabolism Create and maintain good posture Reduce fatigue Prevent injuries Prevent back problems (core)

7 Benefits of Stretching
Increases range of motion Reduced risk of injury Prevents and reduces muscle soreness Increases speed Improves athletic performance Improves body awareness Improves circulation Feels good - relaxes you

8 FITT Principle Frequency - how often you are exercising
Intensity - how much effort are you putting into your exercising (%) Type - what type of exercise are you doing Time - how long are you exercising


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