PFW 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: One-Repetition Maximum, Vo2 Max, Cardiorespiratory Fitness
31 Jan 2018
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Ch 3 - developing and assessing physical fitness -- l. Recognize the health benefits of engaging in regular physical activity. Identify the five health related fitness components and their proper assessment procedures. Create an individualized exercise plan based on fitness assessment outcomes that adheres to principles of developing fitness. Natural peak of fitness occurs between 18 25 years old. Lose 1 3% of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle mass, and flexibility per year. Average weight gain of 1 2 pounds per year. Epidemic of hypokinetic disease is prevalent in modern society. Approximately 250,000 premature deaths occur due to lack of exercise. ~29% of american adults are not active at all. Include 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise 4 5 days/week. Possible reductions in the risk of coronary heart disease. The ability of the body to function at optimal efficiency. The relative amounts of fat and lean body tissue in the body: flexibility.
