Module 1Lecture 1Health & WellnessHealthis the state of complete physical, mental and social well beingWellnessis a multidimensional state of being, describing the existence of a positive healththrough quality of life and well-beingCharacteristics of wellness:Internal environmentExternal environment-Hereditary-Congenital-Cleft Palate, cerebral palsy,down syndrome-Attitudes and beliefs-Personal behaviour/habits-Smoking, eating-Physical-living/work environment-Biological-Micro+macro organisms-Socio-economical-Education, income, healthservicesCorbins Health & Wellness DimensionsDimensionWellnessHealthEmotional(mental)- ability to cope with circumstancesand deal with feelings in a positivemanner- happy versus depressed- no emotional-mental illnesses(clinical depression)- possess emotional wellnessIntellectual- ability to learn &use informationto enhance the quality of life- informed versus ignorant- no intellectual illnesses- possess intellectual wellnessPhysical- ability to use free time and meetdemands of days work.- good fitness and motor skills- Fit versus informed- no physical illnesses that affectphysiological and nervous systems- possess adequate fitness levels andwellnessSocial- ability to establish meaningfulrelationships that enhance thequality of life for everyone involved- involved versus lonely- no social illnesses/conditions(antisocial pathologies)Spiritual- ability to establish values andactions as well as carry outmeaningful and constructive lifetimegoals- often based on belief of greater- totally comprised of wellnessdimension- considered to be synonymous withspiritual wellness
force that improves quality of life forall people- fulfilled versus unfulfilledLecture 2Physical FitnessFitnessis the ability to meet life's demands and still have enough energy to respond tounplanned eventsThe state of an organism that will permit the completion of a given taskPhysical Fitnessis the ability to use free time and meet the demands of the days workHealth-related Physical FitnessSkill-related Physical Fitness (motor fitness)Direct influence of physical health andwellnessAspects that are fundamental toathletic/work skills but not essential-Cardiovascular endurance-Muscular strength-Muscular endurance-Flexibility-Body composition-Speed-Agility-Power-Balance-Reaction timeCardio-respiratory endurance/ cardiovascular fitness, cardiovascular endurance, aerobic fitness-Ability of heart, lungs and vascular system to deliver oxygen to muscles duringphysical activityASSESSMENT-walk/run for a distance or time-Beep test-PWC170 & PWC75-VO2MAXStrengthis the ability to exert force against a resistance-1RM or 3RM testsEnduranceis the ability to apply force repeatedly or sustain for a period of time-Contraction to FailureFlexibilityis the capacity of a joint to move freely through a full range motion without strain-Sit and reach testBody Compositionis the amount of fat and fat-free tissue that comprises body weight (%)-BMI, Waist:hip, skinfold, DXA
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