HHS 231 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Wicket-Keeper, Cardiovascular Disease, Bone Density

• School: Oregon State University
• Department: Health and Human Sciences
• Course: HHS 231
• Professor: E.Woekel

Document Summary

Benefits of physical activity: reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, certain cancers; increasing bone density, muscle endurance, mental health, and mood. Sedentary behaviors: include watching tv, studying; students spend 7-10 hrs per day. Physical activity: incorporates lifestyle activities, exercise, and fitness. Exercise leads to health and fitness while pa can be low intensity with no benefits. Physical fitness: our body adapts to demands/stress of physical effort. Progression: slow and gradual change, increase workouts by 10% every two to three sessions. Safety: take it slow and listen to body, see how you feel 3 days out. Reversibility: up to 50% of improvements can be lost in 2 months of non activity. Individuality: progression depends on genetics, body comp, intensity, training, skill level, and physiological reaction. Ability level: all at different levels, modifications need to be made to allow everyone to be active. Rest/recovery: rest is where training gains occur, prevents injury.