TCOLE Fitness and Wellness Questions and Answers

Physical Fitness - ANSWER-The condition of the body that enables an individual to use his/her body in activities requiring: o Muscular strength; o Muscular endurance; o Cardiovascular endurance; o Flexibility; o Agility; o Power; o Speed; without undue experience of fatigue and exhaustion Wellness - ANSWER-Consists of a person's health/ disease status and risk potential. Ranges on a continuum from death to optimal well-being. It is not just the absence of disease; but is a state of positive well-being. Total well-being involves positive lifestyle / health behaviors for a balanced physical, mental, spiritual, and socio-emotional well being. Components of Functional and Health Related Fitness - ANSWER-Cardiovascular fitness or endurance Flexibility Muscular endurance (dynamic strength) Muscular strength (absolute strength) Body Composition Components of Motor Fitness - ANSWER-Agility Anaerobic power (Speed) Explosive leg strength or power Wellness Pyramid (Top-Bottom) - ANSWER-- Self Responsibility - Stress Management - Tobacco Cessation - Weight Control - Proper Nutrition - Regular Exercise (SSTWPR) What makes up the foundation on which the Wellness Pyramid is built? - ANSWER-Regular Exercise and Proper Nutrition