Physical activity
all types of movement
Fitness
condition of being physically fit and healthy
Flexibility
bending easily without breaking
Muscular endurance
ability to exert force against a load, consistently and repeatedly over a period of time
Sedentary behaviour
when someone is sitting or lying down and staying still
Agility
being able to move quickly and easily
Resting heart rate
60 to 100 BPM
Acute responses to training
immediate, short term response
Chronic responses to training
any change occurring after 30 days of onset of regular training
Body composition
relative percentage of tissues in particular fat, in our bodies
Cardiorespiratory endurance
ability of the heart and lungs to work effectively during exercise for extended periods of time
Dynamic health
Health can always change, dynamic health; you may be eating healthy for one week and the next you’re not
Mental health
state of wellbeing in which the individual realises their own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make contributions to the community
Physical health
how the body functions
Social health
the way you interact with other people
Emotional health
capacity to express a range of emotions and adapt to a range of demands
Spiritual health
our sense of purpose and meaning in life
Young people aged 13-17 years should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity every day
Include a variety of aerobic activities, some vigorous intensity activities
Three days per week
strengthen muscle and bone
Minimise time spent being sedentary
Limit electronic media to no more than two hours a day
Break up long periods of sitting
Physical benefits
reduces risk of heart attack, Weight management, Lower blood level cholesterol, Lower risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers, Stronger bones, muscles and joints, Lower blood pressure, Lower risk of falls, Improved fitness
Social benefits
Socialising with teammates, Meeting new people, Collaboration, Teamwork, Improves comms
Emotional benefits
Releases endorphins, Helps to calm you down, Relieve stress, Way to unwind and release pent up emotions