BPK 143 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Physical Fitness, Motor Coordination, Relative Risk

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Biomedical Physio & Kines
• Course: BPK 143
• Professor: Tony Leyland

Document Summary

Genome all the inheritable traits of an organism. The genotype describes the genetic constitution of an individual. In contrast, the phenotype of an individual organism describes one of its measurable traits or characteristics. (like eye colour or aggressive behavior) Though many phenotypes are a result of genes, some are also significantly affected by environmental factors (like language). The interaction between genotype and phenotype can be conceptualized by the following relationship: Fitness level is a phenotype that is influenced by both an individual"s genetics and his or her environment. Basic anatomy and physiology has been pretty much the same over the past 40,000 years. It"s very different as a consequence of different environments, with our current environment being predominantly sedentary (accustomed to rest/to take little exercise). This environment results in abnormal gene expression which results in diseases like hypertension and diabetes.