PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTH EXAM 1|UPDATED&VERIFIED|100% SOLVED|GUARANTEED SUCCESS

Why do we study physical activity? -It contributes to multiple aspects of wellness -Prevents and treats many health conditions -Essential for health -Not enough people do PA to reap all the benefits Dimensions of Wellness Physical- physical function of the body (are we able to go up a flight of stairs without loosing our breath?) Occupational- personal satisfaction and enrichment in one's work life Social- contributing to society; relationships Intellectual- creative and stimulating mental activities Spiritual- search for meaning and purpose in human existence Emotional-awareness and acceptance on one's feelings Health state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being Physical Activity (PA) any bodily movement (ex. walking, running) Exercise Activity that enhances an aspect of fitness. Specific and intentional actions. Fitness or a "Fit" person Attainment of specific criteria to function efficiently and effectively Fitness: Multi-dimensional: Health Related Aspects Cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and body composition Fitness: Multi-dimensional: Skill Related Aspects Agility, balance, coordination, power, speed, and reaction time Public Health Promote and protect health and prevent disease and disability in defined populations and communities Focus on population health and prevention Components of fitness Cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and body composition Public Health: Areas of Specialization Epidemiology- study of distributions and determinants of disease and disability of populations Environmental health- external influences Health promotion and health education- strategies -focuses on influences on individuals -big part of public health Health administration and policy- management of health projects Biostatistics- analysis of data, interpretation of study results, and putting results into action Core functions in public health Monitor health status Diagnose and investigate Inform and educate Mobilize community partnerships Develop policies Enforce laws and regulations Link to health care Assure competent health care workforce Kinesiology Study of the physiological processes and anatomy of the body during movement Three principles in kinesiology Exercise physiology (physiological processes) Movement sciences (motor learning, motor control, biomechanics) Sport and exercise psychology (behaviors and outcomes related to sport or exercise) Sliding Filament Theory Our muscles have various units. Muscle fibers have bundles or protein. Striated. -Miasin and Actin Aerobic Requires oxygen for ATP