Kinesiology 2000A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Health Equity, Mental Chronometry, Skeletal Muscle

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2000A/B
• Professor: Stephanie Paplinkskie

Document Summary

Define wellness and identify where you are on the wellness continuum. Wellness = achieving the highest level of health possible in each of the several dimensions. Physical fitness = the ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity without undue fatigue. Describe the dimensions of wellness and how they are interconnected. The dimensions are interconnected, increased effort in one area can help you make progress in others and move towards increased overall health and wellness. Trying to improve all 6 is a lifelong goal. Explain the benefits of wellness for individuals and for society as a whole. Healthy life expectancy = the number of years a person can expect to live without disability or major illness. Living a sedentary life increased the danger of hypokinetic diseases - conditions that can be triggered or worsened by too little activity / movement.