Physical Activity and Fitness Review

The ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of activity and respond to physical demands is known as

• exercise

• physical activity

• physical fitness

• cardiorespiratory fitness

The ability of your heart and lungs to effectively deliver oxygen to your muscles during prolonged physical activity is called

• muscular endurance

• muscular strength

• flexibility

• cardiorespiratory fitness

Which of the following has been shown to be more effective in lowering type II diabetes risk?

• High intensity exercise

• Regular exercise and healthy diet

• Prescription diabetes medication (insulin)

• Vitamins and regular physical activity

The exercise that benefits most in the reduction of developing osteoporosis is

• weight lifting

• running

• walking

• swimming

The FITT principle stands for

• frequency, intensity, training and type

• frequency, intensity, time and type

• flexibility, interacting with training and time

• four components, increasing, to tone and treat illness

You can do resistance training on consecutive days as long as

• you work different muscle groups from day to day

• you do a low to moderate intensity workout

• you allow each muscle 96 hours of recovery time

• you perform the same exercises each day

Which of the following occurs as a result of being regularly physically active?

• The lungs are able to take in more air

• The heart pumps less blood per beat due to improved oxygen carrying capacity

• HDL cholesterol is lowered

• Blood glucose levels increase

Which of the following types of exercises is has been clinically identified as most effective in reducing stress, improving sleep and increasing productivity?

• Flexibility

• Muscular strength

• Muscular endurance

• Cardiorespiratory endurance

Which of the following are demonstrable benefits of cardiorespiratory exercise?

• It reduces the need for oxygen in the bloodstream

• It decreases the likelihood of osteoporosis

• People who engage in regular cardio lose weight faster than those who resistance train

• It improves the overall active and resting functioning of your cardiovascular system

Being able to move quickly and fluidly through a range of motion is known as

• static flexibility

• dynamic flexibility

• core flexibility

• progressive flexibility