Principles - Important Definitions Ch 1

Describes rate of work. (how much energy is expended per minute)

• duration

• volume

• absolute intensity

• relative intensity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscle that results in energy expenditure. Includes occupation, leisure time, chores & sport

• skill-related fitness

• physical activity

• health-related fitness

• exercise

Set of health or skill-related attributes that can be measured by specific tests.

• physical fitness

• exercise

• health-related fitness

• physical activity

Total amount of energy expended or work accomplished in an activity; equal to product of absolute intensity, frequency & time

• frequency

• absolute intensity

• relative intensity

• volume

Agility, balance, coordination, speed, power & reaction time that are linked to games, sport, dance & so on

• physical fitness

• health-related fitness

• skill-related fitness

Division of physical activity that is planned, structured & repetitive; has objective of improving or maintaining physical fitness

• physical activity

• exercise

• health-related fitness

• relative intensity

Degree of effort required to expend energy & is influenced by CRF or maximal aerobic power

• relative intensity

• volume

• absolute intensity

• exercise

Number of days per week physical activity is done

• volume

• duration

• frequency

Muscular strength & endurance, CRF, flexibility, and body composition

• exercise

• physical fitness

• health-related fitness

• skill-related fitness

Amount of time physical activity is done

• frequency

• volume

• exercise

• duration