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Components of Fitness- health related. - Answer-•Cardiorespiratory endurance
•Muscular endurance
•Muscular strength
•Flexibility
•Body composition
Components of Fitness- skill related. - Answer-•Speed
•Power
•Reaction Time
•Agility
•Balance
•Coordination
The most relevant components of fitness are - Answer-•Cardiorespiratory endurance
•Muscular endurance
•Muscular strength
•Flexibility
Benefits of physical activity are - Answer-•Better health
•Improved fitness
•Higher self-esteem
•Better Posture
•Healthier outlook
•Weight control
•Stronger muscles and bones
•Increased energy
•Relaxation and reduced stress
•Continued independent living in later life
Health risks of inactivity - Answer-•Premature death
•Heart disease
•Obesity
•High blood pressure
•Adult-onset diabetes
•Osteoporosis
•Stroke
•Depression
•Colon Cancer
Recreation is essential to the development of our... - Answer-•Children and youth
,Why is recreation essential to our children and youth? - Answer-•We learn motor skills
(physical) through play and sports
•We learn social skills through play and sport
•We learn creativity though play and art/cultural activity
•we develop intellectual capacities and concepts through play and many other life skills
What is exercise? (2 definitions) - Answer-•Physical movement by the human body in a
scheduled and consistent manner to develop the components of fitness
•Exercise is structured physical activity undertaken to develop, maintain or improve
physical fitness.
Physical activity could be characterized as - Answer-•Going for walks every so often
•Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
Recreation and fitness significantly reduces the risk of... - Answer-•Coronary heart
disease
•Stroke
To achieve health benefits, and improve functional abilities, adults aged 65years +
should accumulate at least ___ of ____ to ____ ____ ____ ___ per ___. - Answer-At
least 150mins of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week.
For older adults it's also beneficial to add ___ and ___ strengthening activities using ___
___ ___, at least _ ___ per ___. - Answer-Muscle and bone strengthening activities
using major muscle groups, at least 2 days per week.
For older adults Those with poor mobility should perform ___ ___ to enhance ___ and
prevent ___. - Answer-Perform physical activities to enhance balance and prevent falls.
Moderate Activities like ____ ____ and ___ will cause older adults to sweat a little and
to breath harder. - Answer-•Brisk walking
•Bicycling
Vigorous intensity physical activities like ___-___ ___ and ___ will cause older adults to
sweat and be 'out of breath'. - Answer-•Cross-country skiing
•Swimming
For Older adults being active for at least 150mins per week can help reduce the risk of -
Answer-•Chronic diseases (such as high blood pressure and heart disease)
•Premature death
For older adults being active at least 150mins per week may also help with - Answer-
•Maintaining functional independence
•Maintain mobility
•Improve Fitness
•Improve or maintain body weight
, •Maintain bone health
•Maintain mental health and feel better
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)? - Answer-• A ratio of weight to height.
BMI is not a - Answer-•Direct measure of body fat
BMI classification, measurements and level of developing health problems - Answer-
•Underweight. <18.5. Increased risk.
•Normal weight. 18.5-24.5. Least risk
•Overweight. 25-29.5. Increased risk.
•Obesity Class 1. 30-34.9. High Risk.
•Obesity Class 2. 35-39.5. Very high risk.
•Obesity Class 3. >40.0. Extremely high.
Some health problems associated to overweight and obesity - Answer-•Type 2 diabetes
•Dyslipidemia
•Hypertension
•Coronary heart disease
•Gallbladder disease
•obstructive sleep apnea
•Certain cancers
Some health problems associated to being underweight - Answer-•Undernutrition
•Osteoporosis
•Infertility
•Impaired immunocompetence
(Indication of a eating disorder or other underlying illness)
What is Dyslipidemia? - Answer-•An abnormal amount of lipids (e.g. cholesterol and/or
fat) in the blood. This is often due to diet and lifestyle.
What is Osteoporosis? - Answer-•A disease where decreased bone strength increases
the risk of a broken bone. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among
people who are old
What is Hypertension? - Answer-•High Blood pressure
Waist Circumference is an indicator of - Answer-•Health risks associated with excess
abdominal fat.
Waist Circumference(WC) cut-off points for men and woman in cm and inches, and
level of developing health risk problems - Answer-•Men> 102cm/40inch. Increased Risk
•Woman> 88cm/35inches. Increased risk
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