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P.E./Health
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12th Grade
12/14/2011

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Physical Activity
Definition
Any form of movement that causes your body to use energy.
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Physical Fitness
Definition
The ability to carry out daily tasks easily and have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands.
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Sedentary Lifestyle
Definition
A way of life that involves little physical activity.
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Osteoporosis
Definition
A condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, producing porous and fragile bones.
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Metabolism
Definition
The process by which your body gets energy from food.
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Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Definition
The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to utilize and send fuel and oxygen to the body's tissues during long periods of moderate to vigorous activity.
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Muscular Strength
Definition
The amount of force a muscle can exert.
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Muscular Endurance
Definition
The ability of the muscles to perform physical tasks over a period of time without becoming fatigued.
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Flexibility
Definition
The ability to move a body part through a full range of motion.
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Body Composition
Definition
The ratio of body fat to lean body tissue, including muscle, bone, water and connective tissue such as ligaments and tendons.
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Exercise
Definition
Any activity that uses large muscle groups, rhythmic in nature and can be maintained continuously for at least 10 minutes, 3 times a day OR for 20-30 minutes @ 1 time.
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Aerobic Exercise
Definition
Intense short bursts of activity in which the muscles work so hard that they produce energy without using oxygen.
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Anaerobic Exercise
Definition
Produce energy without using oxygen.
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Overload
Definition
Working the body harder than it is normally worked.
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Progression
Definition
Is the gradual increase in overload necessary to achieve higher levels to fitness.
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Specificity
Definition
Particular exercise and activities that improve particular areas of health related fitness.
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Warm Up
Definition
An activity that prepares the muscles for work.
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F.I.T.T.
Definition
-Frequency
-Intensity
-Time/Duration
-Type of Activity
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Cool-Down
Definition
An activity that prepares the muscles to return to a resting state.
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Resting Health Rate
Definition
The number of times your heartbeats in 1 minutes when you aren't active.
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Training Program
Definition
A program of formalized physical preparation for involvement in a sport of another physical activity.
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Hydration
Definition
Taking in fluids so that the body functions properly.
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Anabolic Steriods
Definition
Synthetic substances that are similar to the male hormone, testosterone.
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Benefits of Health: Physical
Definition
-Makes body stronger.
-Increases your energy.
-Improves your posture.
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Benefits of Health: Mental/Emotional
Definition
-Reduces stress.
-Decreases risk of depression.
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Benefits of Health: Social
Definition
-Builds self confidence.
-Helps manage stress.
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What are the risks of physical inactivity?
Definition
-Unhealthful weight gain.
-Diabetes.
-Increased risks of osteoporosis.
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Approaches to Everyday Activities:
Definition
-Instead of taking an escalator/elevator, take the stairs.
-Instead of playing a video game, play soccer.
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