Physical Fitness Concepts

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

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FITT Principle

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

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Muscular Endurance

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

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Hypertrophy

Increase in muscle size through resistance training.

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Cardiorespiratory Fitness

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

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RICE

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

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High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

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

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SMART goals

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

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Muscular Strength

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

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Aerobic Capacity

The volume of oxygen consumed by the muscles during exercise.

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Overuse Injury

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