Concepts of Physical Fitness & Wellness

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to physical fitness, wellness, and health benefits of physical activity.

Hypokinetic Conditions

Health issues resulting from a lack of physical activity, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, back problems, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis, and mental health issues.

Cardiovascular Disease

The leading cause of death globally, which includes conditions such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and strokes.

Modifiable Risk Factors

Lifestyle factors that can be changed to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, including smoking, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, physical inactivity, and being overweight.

Atherosclerosis

A condition characterized by the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on your artery walls, which can be positively affected by regular exercise.

Osteoporosis

A progressive condition that results in the loss of bone mineral density, commonly occurring in older adulthood, especially in women.

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

A condition often caused by obesity, characterized by insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels.

Physical Activity and Cancer Risk

Engagement in regular physical activity is shown to reduce the risk of certain types of cancers, such as colorectal and breast cancers.

Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Regular physical activity can lead to lower levels of depression and anxiety while increasing overall self-esteem.

Health Risk Behaviors in Children

Increasing prevalence of behaviors that pose health risks, such as smoking and obesity, among children and adolescents.

Compression of Morbidity

A concept related to reducing illness and disability in the aging population through active lifestyle choices.