Year 9 Physical Education - Health & Fitness

A collection of vocabulary flashcards summarizing important concepts related to health and fitness as discussed in the Year 9 Physical Education curriculum.

Health

The state of a person's physical, social, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing characterized by equilibrium.

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.

Dimension of Health & Wellbeing

Various aspects such as physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual health that interrelate and influence one another.

Benefits of Physical Activity

Includes reduced risk of chronic diseases, improved mental health, boosted energy, and enhanced quality of life.

Sedentary Behaviour

Activities that involve little to no movement, often related to prolonged sitting or screen time.

Health-Related Fitness Components

Focus on essential body functions impacting health: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility.

Skill-Related Fitness Components

Specific fitness needed for sports: agility, speed, balance, coordination, reaction time, and power.

SMART Principle

A goal-setting framework meaning Specific, Measurable, Agreed upon, Realistic, and Time-bound.

Overload (Progressive) Principle

The training principle requiring regular increases in workload to effectively improve fitness.

FITT Principle

An acronym for Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type which outlines keys to effective training programs.