Fitness for Life: Chapter 1 Flashcard

Front

What type of exercise is done using all parts of the body weight as resistance?

Back

Calisthenics

Front

What is the activity performed after a workout to help you recover?

Back

Cool-down

Front

Which branch of kinesiology is focused on how physical activity affects body systems?

Back

Exercise physiology

Front

What is balance?

Back

Ability to maintain an upright posture while standing still and moving

Front

What is cardiorespiratory endurance?

Back

Ability to exercise your entire body for a long time without stopping

Front

What is coordination?

Back

Ability to use your senses together with your body parts or to use two or more body parts together

Front

What is flexibility?

Back

Ability to use your joints fully through a wide range of motion without injury

Front

What is muscular endurance?

Back

Ability to use your muscles many times without tiring

Front

What is the positive component of health that involves having a good quality of life and good sense of well-being as exhibited by a positive outlook?

Back

Wellness

Front

Which term refers to a systematic approach to problem-solving?

Back

Scientific Method