9th Grade Health Midterm Vocab

Physical fitness

The ability to perform daily activities with energy and without excessive fatigue.

Strength

Muscle power

Endurance

Ability to keep going

Flexibility

Range of motion

Power

Strength + speed

 Flexibility

helps prevent injury by improving range of motion.

Teens should get

60 minutes of physical activity per day

Why is warming up important?

Helps prevent injury, Prepares muscles, Increases blood flow, Gets your body ready for exercise

Aerobic Activities (cardio)

Examples:

Jogging. Walking, Swimming, Biking

Lifetime Fitness Activities

Examples: Walking, Swimming, Biking, Hiking

Staying active is important as you get older because

Maintains strength, Improves heart health, Helps independence, Improves balance, Supports mental health

How emotions affect choice and how good decisions help in

School, Sports, Friendship, Family relationships

Real life examples of good decisions are

Staying calm during an argument, Choosing not to cheat, Walking away from peer pressure, Encouraging a teammate instead of yelling

Managing emotions is being able to

Stay calm when upset, Control anger or frustration, Think before reacting, Handle stress in healthy ways

Making responsible decisions means

Thinking about consequences, Choosing what is right, not just what is easy, Respecting yourself and others, Staying safe

 Managing Emotions & Making Responsible Decisions helps in

In School, In Sports, and In Relationships