CH. 12-Physical Activity and Fitness

___ is any kind of movement that causes your body to use energy.

• Sedentary

• Physical fitness

• Exercise

To achieve specific fitness goals, use structured, purposeful physical activity, known as ___.

• Physical fitness

• Exercise

• Sedentary

People whose lives include little physical activity can be described as ___.

• physically fit

• exercise

• sedentary

Stronger muscles and bones, and greater energy, are examples of physical activity's

• physical benefits

• mental benefits

• emotional benefits

• social benefits

Which of the following is a mental/emotional benefit of physical activity?

• Lower blood pressure

• Better balance and coordination

• Reduced stress

• Forming new friendships

Running a mile without stopping is a sign of good ___.

• cardiorespiratory endurance

• muscular endurance

___ is the ability to move your body parts through their full range of motion.

• Muscular strength

• Flexibility

Sprinting and lifting weights are examples of ___.

• aerobic exercise

• anaerobic exercise

Which of the following is a good test of your cardiorespiratory fitness?

• The time it takes to run or walk a mile

• How many curl-ups you can do

• How heavy a weight you can lift

• Whether you can bend over and touch your toes

Exercises to improve your flexibility are

• aerobic exercises

• isometric exercises

• isokinetic exercises

• stretching exercises