Nutrition, Fitness Theory Assignment by Ella
Skill Related Components
1. balance
2. co- ordination
3. Reaction - Time
4. Power
5. Agility
6. Speed
1) Hold a plank for 5 min
S- yes
M- if I can continue to improve each time
A-yes, if I keep pushing myself to do better each time
R- yes
T- completed by the end of the semester
2) Eat more protein with each meal and decreases the number of carbs as a replacement.
S-yes, it follows the Canadian food guide
M-yes, if I plan my meals out ahead of time
A-yes, if I can keep to a schedule with what I eat each day
R- yes
T- completed by the end of the semester
6) Main Components of fitness
Flexibility- we test with a toe touch (level 4 for may first test)
Muscular Strength- High Plank ( first test score was 1 minute)
Muscular Endurance- squats (first test score was approx. 50)
Cardiovascular Fitness- beep test/ 12 min run (first test score for 12 min run was 18)
Body Mass and Composition- we don't test this ( the pinch test was used to test this)
5) Surprising fitness facts
1. Aerobic exercises make the heart beat faster
2. Lactic acid is a substance that accumulates in muscles and causes muscle fatigue.
3. the well conditioned heart of an athlete has a slower but stronger beat.
4) Influence in physical fitness
1. Being in-shape (physical fit to conduct everyday activity)
2. Being body positive (being happy with how my body looks)
3. Being able to do the things I love (playing hockey and working out)
3) Significant portions
Proteins- meat, fish, tofu, eggs, etc (large portion with each meal)
Grains- bread, pasta, rice etc (a smaller portion with each meal)
Fruits & vegetables- lettuce, cucumber, carrots, apple, banana, strawberries (small portion with each meal)
Hydration- water of milk with every meal (drink water throughout the day)
