PATHFIT1 MIDTERM

Physical Fitness

Ability to perform sports and tasks without fatigue; achieved through nutrition and exercise

Wellness

Optimal health and vitality; living life to the fullest with a positive state of mind

Physical

Maintain healthy quality of life, daily activities without undue fatigue

Emotional

Ability to manage emotions and support others

Intellectual

Active participation in scholastic, cultural, community activities; expands knowledge

Social/Interpersonal

Ability to socialize, contribute to community needs

Spiritual

Calmness and vitality in one’s body

Environmental

Taking care of the environment, sustainable living

Occupational

Seeing work as fun, efficient, and productive

Financial

Ability to spend wisely and manage financial struggles

Health-Related Fitness

Ability to become and stay physically healthy

Skills-Related Fitness

Ability to maintain high levels of performance in sports

Body Composition

Ratio of body fat to lean tissue

Cardiovascular Fitness

Ability to work continuously for a long time

Muscular Strength

Maximum force a muscle can exert

Muscular Endurance

Ability to sustain muscle contractions over time without fatigue

Flexibility

Move body parts through full range of motion; prevents injury, improves balance, performance, and health

Agility

Ability to change and control body direction quickly

Balance

Maintain control and stability

Coordination

Use multiple muscle groups effectively

Speed

Move quickly from one point to another

Power

Combine speed and maximum force.

Reaction Time

Respond quickly to stimuli (see, hear, feel)

Overload

Work harder than usual for adaptation

Progression

Gradual increase in workload

Specificity

Adaptations depend on the type of exercise done

Individuality

Each person responds differently to exercise

Reversibility (Disuse)

Fitness benefits decrease with inactivity

Regularity

Consistent exercise (3–5 times per week)

Variation & Adaptation

Vary routines to prevent plateau, maintain motivation, reduce injury

Rest & Recovery

Body repairs during rest; essential to prevent fatigue and injury

Frequency

Number of sessions per week

Intensity

Difficulty level of exercise

Time

Duration or distance per session

Type

Mode of exercise (aerobic, strength, flexibility)

Warm-Up

Prepares body, increases blood flow, reduces injury risk

Aerobics

Improves heart and lung health

Strengthening

Builds muscles

Flexibility

Improves joint and muscle mobility

Cool Down

Transition to rest; aids recovery, clears waste products; lasts ~10 minutes