KIN 381 INTRO

All healthy adults aged 18–65 yr should participate in moderate intensity aerobic PA for a minimum of 30 min on 5 days per week or vigorous intensity aerobic activity for a minimum of 20 min on 3 days per week.

• TRUE

• FALSE

_____ is a type of PA consisting of planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement done to improve and/or maintain one or more components of physical fitness.

• Physical activity

• Exercise

• Speed

• Physical fitness

PA and exercise are often used interchangeably; however, these terms are not synonymous.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Despite the well-known health benefits of regular PA, only ______ meet both the aerobic and muscle strengthening guidelines

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

• 50%

Which of the following is a skill-related physical fitness component?

• Muscular strength

• Flexibility

• Power

• Muscular endurance

Metabolic equivalents (METs) are a standardized method for quantifying the absolute intensity of various activities. Brisk walking is considered _____ intensity.

• Light (1.6-2.9 METs)

• Moderate (3.0-5.9 METs)

• Vigorous (>=6.0 METs)