Physical Fitness and Exercise Fundamentals

These flashcards cover the key concepts of physical fitness, including definitions and principles related to exercise.

Physical Fitness

The ability of the body to perform daily activities efficiently and effectively without getting too tired.

Cardiovascular Endurance

Ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen during long activities.

Muscular Strength

Ability of muscles to exert maximum force.

Muscular Endurance

Ability of muscles to work for a long time without fatigue.

Flexibility

Ability of joints to move through full range of motion.

Body Composition

Ratio of fat, muscle, bones, and water in the body.

Agility

Ability to change direction quickly.

Balance

Ability to maintain body control.

Coordination

Ability to use body parts smoothly.

Speed

Ability to move fast.

Power

Strength combined with speed.

Reaction Time

Time to respond to a stimulus.

Cardiovascular Exercise

Improves heart and lung endurance, examples include running and swimming.

Strength Training

Builds muscle strength and size, examples include weightlifting.

Flexibility Exercise

Improves joint movement and prevents injury, examples include stretching and yoga.

Agility Exercise

Improves quick direction changes, examples include ladder drills.

Balance Exercise

Improves body control, examples include standing on one foot.

FITT Principle

A principle outlining Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type of exercise.

Overload Principle

Gradually increase exercise difficulty.

Progression Principle

Improve slowly over time.

Specificity Principle

Training must match fitness goals.

Regularity Principle

Exercise consistently.

Warm-up Phase

Prepares body for activity and prevents injury.

Workout/Activity Phase

Main exercise part that improves fitness.

Cool-down Phase

Gradually slows heart rate and prevents muscle soreness.