KIN 1144 : MIDTERM Notes

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In 1968, cooper coined the word aerobics in his book focused on jogging/aerobics. 1980- gin miller invented the step platform used in aerobics videos training while in. 3 health-related components of physical fitness: muscular fitness, cardio respiratory endurance, body composition, can be improved by consistent physical activity and sound nutrition, muscular fitness. Strength: capacity of the muscle to exert force against resistance: amount of resistance used, best developed max muscle tension with few repetitions (8-12) Endurance: ability of a muscle to exert force over a period of time: # of repititions done over a period of time, best developed with lighter weights with a greater number of repetitions (12-20) 6 skill-related components of physical fitness: agility, balance, coordination, power, reaction time, speed, not vital to health, but can be developed/improved through practice. Specifity- overload must be applied to the specific area you want to improve.