Chapter 2

a set of attributes that allow the body to respond or and adapt to the demands and stress of physical activity

movement performed by skeletal muscle

planned, structured, repetitive movement intended to improve or maintain physical fitness

150 mins/wk

75 mins/wk

everyone including those with disabilities

cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition

the ability to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate to high intensity

• lungs delivering oxygen to the blood stream • heart capacity for pumping blood • the capability of the chemical system of cells to use oxygen and process fuels • the ability of the nervous system and blood vessels to regulate blood flow

the amount of force capable of producing with a single maximum effort

size of muscle cells and the ability of nerves to activate those cells

to properly align the skeleton, to perform everyday activities, and provide postural support

the ability to resist fatigue and sustain a level of muscle tnesion

the size of muscle cells, the ability to store fuel, blood supply, and metabolic capacity

maintaining posture and preventing injuries

ability to move joints through their full range of motion

structure of the joint, length and elasticity of connective tissue, and nervous system

Proportion of fat and fat-free mass

Dependent on diet and exercise (lifestyle)

endomorph, mesomorph, ectomorph

round or pear-shaped weight-lifting, swimming, and cycling

lean and muscular any physical activity or sports

thin and linear distance running and ballet

specificity progressive overload reversibility individual differences