Physical Fitness Concepts

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to physical fitness concepts, training principles, and the benefits of regular exercise.

FITT Principle

A guideline for creating an effective exercise program consisting of Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type.

Muscular Endurance

The muscle's ability to exert force and continue force over a prolonged period.

Hypertrophy

Increase in muscle size through resistance training.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

The ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles during prolonged physical activity.

RICE

An acronym for the proper treatment of injuries: Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation.

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

A form of interval training that alternates between short periods of intense exercise and rest or low-intensity exercise.

SMART goals

A goal-setting framework that stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

Muscular Strength

The maximum amount of force able to be exerted by a single contraction of a muscle or muscle group.

Aerobic Capacity

The volume of oxygen consumed by the muscles during exercise.

Overuse Injury

An injury resulting from the cumulative effects of day-after-day stresses placed on tendons, muscles, and joints during exercise.