PE Final

Why should a person warm up before exercising?

• To spend extra time thinking about exercise

• To gradually increase blood flow to the body

• To keep from getting too tired after the activity

• To help increase muscle strength

What is the benefit of cooling down after exercise?

• It allows the body to increase blood flow.

• It prepares the body for exercise.

• It keeps blood from pooling in the limbs.

• It keeps the muscles flexed.

Agility is the _____________

• ability to quickly and easily change direction

• amount of time it takes to respond to something

• combination of strength and speed

• ability to move various body parts in harmony

Balance is the body's ability to maintain ___________ and stability.

• speed

• strength

• speed

• control

The talk test is one of the easiest ways to monitor your exercise intensity.

• True

• False

Which is an example of a moderate cardiovascular exercise?

• brisk walking

• running

• jumping rope

• hiking with a heavy pack

Which is an example of a vigorous cardiovascular exercise?

• light gardening

• doubles tennis

• lap swimming

• water aerobics

The principle of _______________ refers to how often we exercise.

• Intensity

• Type

• Frequency

• Time

The Principle of _______________ says that we need to exercise harder to improve.

• Intensity

• Frequency

• Time

• Type

The Principle of ______________ states that training must match your goal.

For example, to improve sprint running times, the most effective way to train is to practice sprinting.

• Specifity

• Progression

• Overload

• Reversibility