Health - Ch 6

Chemicals found mainly in the brain that affect emotions and relieve pain

• Endorphins

• Exercise

• Fitness

• Physical Activity

Term that describes a type of physical activity that is planned, structured, and purposeful

• Endorphins

• Exercise

• Fitness

• Physical Activity

The body’s ability to meet daily physical demands

• Endorphins

• Exercise

• Fitness

• Physical Activity

Broad term that describes structured exercise as well as other activities that use energy

• Endorphins

• Exercise

• Fitness

• Physical Activity

A set of recommendations developed by the government, health professionals, and policy makers to help Americans improve their health through appropriate physical activity

• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

• Sedentary Behavior

• Aerobic

• Agility

Activities such as sitting or lying down that use very little energy

• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

• Sedentary Behavior

• Aerobic

• Agility

Activity involving the use of oxygen to fuel processes in the body

• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

• Sedentary Behavior

• Aerobic

• Agility

The ability to quickly change the body’s momentum and direction

• Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

• Sedentary Behavior

• Aerobic

• Agility

Activity occurring in the absence of oxygen

• Anaerobic

• Cardiorespiratory Fitness

• Components of Fitness

• Cross Training

Term that describes how efficiently the cardiovascular and respiratory systems deliver oxygen to the muscles during prolonged physical activity

• Anaerobic

• Cardiorespiratory Fitness

• Components of Fitness

• Cross Training