Physical Education and Health 1 - Lesson Notes

Question-and-answer flashcards covering key concepts from Page 1 and Page 2 of the notes.

What is the purpose of exercise?

To maintain or improve fitness and health.

Name the common barriers to physical activity.

Lack of time, energy, skills, fear of injury, and lack of support.

List some benefits of regular exercise.

Increased energy, improved mood, better sleep, and disease prevention.

What does proper nutrition provide for fitness?

Energy, vitamins, and minerals essential for fitness.

What personal factors influence eating habits?

Preferences and past experiences.

What religious factors influence eating habits?

Faith-based food rules.

What economic factors influence eating habits?

Cost and availability of food.

What political factors influence eating habits?

Food laws and labeling requirements.

What environmental factors influence eating habits?

Climate and local food production.

What are the steps to improve eating habits?

Reflect, replace bad habits, reinforce good habits.

What does reinforcing healthy habits involve?

Consistently preparing and eating nutritious meals.

Define Overload in training.

Doing more than the usual amount to improve fitness.

Define Progression in training.

Gradually increasing intensity, frequency, or duration.

Define Specificity in training.

Training results are specific to the type of exercise performed.

Define Reversibility in training.

Fitness declines when training stops for an extended period.

What does the FITT principle stand for?

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type.

What does Frequency mean in the FITT principle?

How often an activity is done.

What does Intensity mean in the FITT principle?

How hard the activity is performed.

What does Time mean in the FITT principle?

Duration of each exercise session.

What does Type mean in the FITT principle?

The kind of exercise performed.

What is a warm-up?

Prepares the body for exercise and reduces risk of injury.

What is endurance?

Ability to sustain activity for long periods without fatigue.

How is Exercise defined in this context?

Planned, structured physical activity aimed at improving fitness.

What is power in fitness?

Combination of strength and speed, allowing explosive movements.

Give an example of power-related activity.

Jumping high or performing explosive athletic movements.

What is physical fitness?

The ability to perform daily tasks efficiently and still have extra energy for more activities.

What is health-related fitness?

Fitness important for disease prevention and maintaining functional health.

What is skill-related fitness?

Fitness focused on sports performance skills like speed, agility, coordination, balance, reaction time, and power.

What is Body Composition?

Ratio of body tissues such as muscle, fat, bone, and organs.

What is Cardiovascular Endurance?

Ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen efficiently to the body.

What is Flexibility?

Ability of joints to move through their full range of motion.

What is Muscular Strength?

Maximum force a muscle can exert in a single effort.

What is Muscular Endurance?

Ability of muscles to sustain repeated contractions over a long period without fatigue.

Name the six components of skill-related fitness.

Agility, Balance, Coordination, Reaction Time, Speed, Power.

What is Agility?

Ability to change direction quickly while maintaining control.

What is Balance?

Ability to maintain equilibrium while stationary or moving.

What is Coordination?

Ability to use senses and body parts together smoothly.

What is Reaction Time?

Time it takes to respond to a stimulus.

What is Speed?

Ability to move quickly from one point to another.

What is Power (in skill-related fitness)?

Combination of strength and speed, allowing explosive movements.

What are the types of physical activities?

Aerobic activity, Muscle-strengthening activity, Bone-strengthening activity, Domestic activities, Occupational activities, Transportation activities, Leisure-Time activities.

What is Aerobic Activity?

Uses large muscles in a rhythmic, sustained manner (e.g., running, swimming).

What is Muscle-Strengthening Activity?

Improves muscle power (e.g., weightlifting).

What is Bone-Strengthening Activity?

Promotes bone growth and density through impact or force (e.g., jumping, running).

What are Domestic Activities?

Household chores like cleaning, washing dishes.

What are Occupational Activities?

Work-related tasks requiring physical effort.

What are Transportation Activities?

Walking, biking, or other physical means to travel.

What are Leisure-Time Activities?

Physical activities done for enjoyment and recreation.