Chapter7-The Joy of Fitness
I. What is Physical Fitness?
A. The ability to respond to routine physical demands with enough reserve energy to cope with a
sudden challenge. Towers in NY
B. There are five components of fitness:
1. Cardio-respiratory fitness refers
What are metabolic fitness goals? Moderate, intense full body exercising that
increases metabolism and reduces the risks for diabetes and cardiovascular
diseases. HIIT and Tabata are these types.
2. Muscular Strength
3. Muscular Endurance-
4. Flexibility-range of motion around specific joints
5. Body Composition-
Functional Fitness?
C. Fitness and the Dimensions of Health
1. Physical-
2. Emotional/Psychological
3. Social-
4. Intellectual-
5. Occupational-
6. Spiritual-
7. Environmental-
D. Gender Matters!
Working out on Campus
