Module 1 – Foundations of Physical Fitness

Physical Education (PE)

It is the process by which changes in the individual are brought about through movement experiences.

Movement Education

PE is also conceived as __________ Education.

Biologic Function

PE function that enhances individual growth and development through movement.

Integrative Function

PE function that integrates personality through selected activities.

Social Function

PE function that transmits values consistent with societal ideals.

Physical Development

PE objective that develops good health and a high level of physical fitness.

Motor Development

PE objective that develops neuromuscular skills for locomotion and sports.

Mental Development

PE objective that provides knowledge of anatomical, physiological, and psychological aspects of physical activity.

Social Development

PE objective that provides opportunities to develop desirable social traits.

Health

The optimal well-being that contributes to quality of life, beyond freedom from disease.

Wellness

The positive component of health characterized by well-being, functioning, meaningful work, and contribution to society.

Emotional-Mental

The dimension of wellness that deals with being happy or depressed.

Intellectual

The dimension of wellness that deals with being informed or ignorant.

Physical

The dimension of wellness that deals with being physically fit or unfit.

Social

The dimension of wellness that deals with being socially involved or lonely.

Spiritual

The dimension of wellness that deals with being spiritually fulfilled or unfulfilled.

Physical Fitness

The ability to work effectively, enjoy leisure time, resist hypokinetic diseases, and meet emergencies.

Hypokinetic Diseases

Diseases related to inactivity, such as CVD, diabetes, obesity, and low back pain.

Osteoporosis

A degenerative disease characterized by decreased bone mineral density.

Level 1 (base of pyramid)

The physical activity pyramid places activities with the broadest health benefits at what level?

Active Aerobics

Level of the pyramid that includes jogging, biking, swimming, aerobic dance.

Sports and Recreational Activities

Level of the pyramid that includes basketball, football, canoeing, hiking.

Flexibility Exercises

Level of the pyramid that includes stretching and yoga.

Strength or Muscle Development Exercises

Level of the pyramid that includes calisthenics, wall climbing, and resistance training.

Rest & Inactivity

Level of the pyramid that includes rest, watching TV, playing games, reading.

Pedometer

A computerized device that counts every step you take.

PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)

Questionnaire acronym used to establish medical readiness for activity.

Warm-up

A set of movements before exercise to prepare the body.

Cool-down

A set of movements after exercise to recover the body.

Pulse

Rhythmic expansion and contraction of an artery as blood is forced through.