Physical Fitness Quiz

Which of the following is one of mental benefits of physical activity?

• increased muscular strength
• handle stress better
• look better
• meet new people

Which of the following is one of the social benefits of physical activity?

• increased learning
• increased self esteem
• make new friends
• increased muscular strength

Which of the following is one of the physical benefits of physical activity?

• improved learning 
• meet new people
• opportunity to interact with others
• increased flexibility

This is the ability of the heart and lungs to deliver oxygen to the body during long periods of moderate to physical activity?

• muscular endurance
• body composition
• cardiorespiratory endurance
• muscular strength

The formula 220 - your age is used to determine?

• resting heart rate
• max heart rate
• target heart rate

The number of times that your heart beats when your not participating in physical activity is known as?

• resting heart rate
• max heart rate
• target heart rate

According to the FITT principle, how many days per week do you need to participate in cardiorespiratory endurance exercises?

• 3 - 5 days per week
• 2 days per week
• 7 days per week
• 1 - 4 days per week

What is your target heart rate zone?

• 50% to 65% of your max heart rate
• below 66% of your max heart rate
• 66% - 85% of your max heart rate
• above 85% of your max heart rate

According to the FITT principle, how long should you participate in cardiorespiratory endurance activities in order to strengthen your heart?

• 10 to 30  minutes 
• longer than 1 hour
• 20 - 60 minutes
• less than 20 minutes

Felicia is 15 years old, what is the lowest her heart rate can be when she is jogging to strengthen her heart? (round your answer)

• 131
• 174
• 135
• 172