Physical Education and Fitness Concepts

These flashcards cover key concepts in physical education related to heart rate, exercise intensity, components of fitness, and various related terms.

What is exercise intensity?

Exercise intensity refers to how much energy is expended when exercising.

What is Resting Heart Rate (RHR)?

RHR is the number of times your heart beats per minute while inactive, in a neutral environment, and has not been subjected to exertion.

What is a healthy resting heart rate for teens?

The healthy resting heart rate for teens is between 60 bpm and 100 bpm.

When is the best time to take your resting heart rate?

The best time to take your resting heart rate is first thing in the morning or after resting for 5 minutes.

How can you measure your heart rate?

You can measure heart rate by counting beats for 60 seconds, for 30 seconds and multiplying by 2, or for 6 seconds and multiplying by 10.

What is Maximum Heart Rate (MHR)?

MHR is the greatest number of beats per minute your heart can reach during all-out exercise.

How is Max Heart Rate calculated?

Max Heart Rate is calculated using the formula 220 - age.

What is Target Heart Rate (THR)?

THR is the desired heart rate during exercise that allows you to know you are reaching your workout goals.

What are the names of the Heart Rate Zones?

The heart rate zones are: Heart Healthy Zone, Fitness Zone, Aerobic Zone, Anaerobic Zone, and Red Line.

What does the RPE scale measure?

The RPE scale measures the intensity of your exercise and runs from 0 to 10.

What is Muscular Strength?

Muscular Strength is the ability to exert a maximal amount of force for a short period of time.

What is Muscular Endurance?

Muscular Endurance is the ability to exert force over and over for an extended period without getting tired.

What is Cardiorespiratory Endurance?

Cardiorespiratory Endurance is the ability of the heart and lungs to deliver oxygen to working muscles during continuous physical activity.

What is Flexibility?

Flexibility is the range of motion of muscle and connective tissues at a joint or group of joints.

What does Body Composition refer to?

Body Composition refers to the percentage of fat, muscle, and bone in the human body.

What is a subjective measure of how hard physical activity feels called?

It is called the Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE).