Physical Activity Principles Notes

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📝 Part 1: Key Terms and Definitions

1. Physical Activity is any body movement that uses _____________ and burns calories.

2. Exercise is planned physical activity done to improve _____________.

3. Physical Fitness is the ability to do daily activities with _____________ and without getting tired easily.

4. The Principle of Overload means you must work _____________ than normal to improve fitness.

5. The Principle of Progression means you should _____________ increase the difficulty of your workouts over time.

6. The Principle of Specificity means your training should match your specific _____________.

7. The FITT Formula stands for:

F = _____________

I = _____________

T = _____________

8. Threshold of Training is the _____________ level of activity needed to improve fitness.

9. Target Ceiling is the _____________ heart rate you should reach during exercise.

10. The Target Fitness Zone is the safe range between your threshold and _____________.

11. Moderate Physical Activity makes you breathe _____________ but you can still talk.

12. Vigorous Physical Activity makes you breathe _____________ and talking is difficult.

13. A Warm-up is done _____________ exercise to prepare your body.

14. A Cool-down is done _____________ exercise to help your body recover.

15. Lifestyle Physical Activities are everyday activities like walking, taking _____________, or doing yard work.