Physical Fitness and
Exercise
Objectives
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Assess physical fitness level
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Identify health-related components of fitness (HRF)
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Identify the types of exercises that can be performed
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Health-Related Fitness Components
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Aerobic Capacity – the ability of the heart, lungs, & blood vessels to supply
oxygen and nutrients to the working muscles
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Muscular Strength – the ability of the muscle to generate the greatest force
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Muscular Endurance – ability to resist fatigue when performing multiple
repetitions
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Flexibility – ability to move the joint without pain over its entire range of
motion
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Body Composition – total make-up of the body using two components: lean
body mass and body fat
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Types of Exercise
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Aerobic Exercise – large muscle groups performing rhythmic and
continuous movements for a prolonged period of time. Ex. Swimming,
biking, running, dancing
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Resistance Exercise – muscles contract against an external load (weights)
to improve muscular strength and endurance, and bone strength
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Stretching Exercise – increases the elasticity of muscles and tendons
surrounding the joint
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