Physical Fitness & Physical Education Basics

These flashcards cover definitions, components, benefits, and related concepts of physical fitness and physical education, providing a comprehensive review for exam preparation.

What is the basic aim agreed upon by physical educators?

Fitness—the ability to live a healthy, satisfying, and useful life.

Define physical fitness in one sentence.

The ability to perform daily tasks efficiently without undue fatigue and with extra reserve for emergencies.

Name the four aspects of overall fitness.

Physical, Social, Emotional, and Mental fitness.

What does social fitness refer to?

The ability to mingle with different types of people with interest and concern for others.

Which aspect of fitness involves controlling one’s feelings?

Emotional fitness.

Organic vigor is the soundness of which two organs?

The heart and lungs.

Which component of physical fitness is the ability to sustain long-continued contractions without undue fatigue?

Endurance.

What is flexibility?

The quality of plasticity that allows a wide range of movement at a joint.

Define agility.

The ability to change direction or position in space quickly and lightly.

Which component is the ability to release maximum force in the shortest time?

Power.

Differentiate between health-related and skill-related fitness in one phrase.

Health-related fitness links to disease prevention; skill-related fitness links to performance.

List the five health-related components of physical fitness.

Cardio-respiratory endurance, Muscular strength, Muscular endurance, Flexibility, Body composition.

Cardio-respiratory endurance refers to the efficiency of what two body systems?

The heart and lungs over prolonged periods.

What does body composition measure?

The relative distribution of lean and fat body tissues.

Define hypokinetic disease.

A condition associated with too little physical activity.

Give two examples of hypokinetic diseases.

Heart disease and adult-onset (type 2) diabetes (others include low back pain and obesity).

Which health-related component helps prevent back and posture problems at moderate levels?

Muscular strength.

Name any three skill-related components of fitness.

Balance, Coordination, Agility (others: Speed, Power, Reaction Time).

Why are skill-related components called ‘skill-related’?

Because they help individuals achieve high performance in motor skills required for sports or specific jobs.

What does reaction time measure?

The time required to initiate movement in response to a stimulus.

State two benefits of regular exercise on young people’s bodies.

Proper growth of bones and muscles; improved posture and appearance.

How does physical fitness help with stress?

It minimizes the body’s stress response.

List any three factors that affect physical fitness.

Proper nutrition, Adequate rest and relaxation, Physical activity and recreation (others: good mental/emotional health, freedom from disease, health & personal hygiene).

Identify two physical signs of lack of fitness.

Fatty deposits on the body and poor muscle tone (others: poor posture, slowed reactions, lowered energy, depression).

What is the relationship between high levels of health-related fitness and performance?

High levels are more related to performance benefits than to additional health benefits.

Which skill-related component integrates senses with muscles for smooth movement?

Coordination.

Give an example of an activity requiring exceptional balance.

Performing on a balance beam (others: water skiing, high-rise riveting).

Why is power sometimes confused with strength?

Because both involve force; however, power also requires speed of contraction to create explosive movements.

How can physical fitness delay aging?

By improving organic functions, maintaining proper body weight, and enhancing overall vitality.