Basics of Physical Fitness Flashcard

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What is physical fitness?

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The ability of the heart, lungs, and muscles to function efficiently and effectively.

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What is exercise?

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Physical activity that is planned, structured that uses extra energy and improves your health.

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Out of all the activities mentioned below, which requires THE MOST amount of energy? carrying a 11 pound baby from the bedroom to the kitchen, walking to a neighbor's house one block away from yours, sprinting in a high school race, putting the dishes away

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sprinting in a high school race

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Which of the following are types of fitness? Cardiorespiratory Endurance, Flexibility, Muscular Endurance

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They are all types of fitness.

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________________ activities are short, quick high-intensity exercises that can be performed only for a short amount of time.

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Anaerobic

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________________ activities require a continuous, steady use of oxygen and can be performed for long periods of time.

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Aerobic

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Squats - Is this activity aerobic, anaerobic, or both?

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Anaerobic

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Sprinting - Is this activity aerobic, anaerobic, or both?

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Anaerobic

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Swimming - Is this activity aerobic, anaerobic, or both?

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Both aerobic AND anaerobic

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Running 2 miles - Is this activity aerobic, anaerobic, or both?

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Aerobic