Physical Activity, Fitness Components, and Health Safety

Vocabulary flashcards covering physical activity and fitness concepts, health-related and skill-related fitness components, hypothermia, and sun safety guidelines.

Physical activity

Any movement of the body that uses energy.

Exercise

Planned and structured physical activity to improve fitness.

Sedentary behaviour

Activities involving very little movement, such as sitting for long periods.

Fitness

The ability to perform physical activities effectively.

Lifestyle

The way a person lives, including their daily habits and choices.

Wellbeing

A person's overall physical, mental and social health.

Health

A state of physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Recreation

Activities done for enjoyment and relaxation.

Participation

Taking part in an activity.

Motivation

The reason or desire to do something.

Balanced lifestyle

Making healthy choices that support your physical, mental and social wellbeing.

Cardiovascular endurance

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen during exercise (e.g., running, swimming).

Muscular strength

The maximum force a muscle can produce (e.g., lifting a heavy object).

Muscular endurance

The ability of muscles to work repeatedly without becoming tired quickly (e.g., repeated sit-ups).

Flexibility

The ability of joints to move through their full range of motion (e.g., stretching).

Body composition

The proportion of fat, muscle, bone and other tissues in the body.

Agility

Changing direction quickly and effectively (e.g., dodging in soccer).

Balance

Maintaining control of your body's position (e.g., standing on one leg).

Coordination

Using different body parts together smoothly (e.g., catching a ball).

Power

Producing force quickly (e.g., jumping).

Reaction time

How quickly you respond to a stimulus (e.g., reacting to a starting whistle).

Speed

Moving your body quickly (e.g., sprinting).

Hypothermia

A dangerous condition that can affect the brain, heart and other organs, and can become life-threatening.

Sun safety

Protecting your skin and eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation

Harmful radiation that can damage the skin and increase the risk of skin cancer.

Slip (Sun Safety)

Slip on sun-protective clothing.

Slop (Sun Safety)

Slop on SPF30 or SPF50+ broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Slap (Sun Safety)

Slap on a broad-brimmed hat.