Physical Activity and Fitness

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

All of the following are considered exercises that can improve your flexibility except

• yoga

• tai chi

• jogging

• Pilates

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

When choosing activities for a physical activity program, which of the following factors should be considered?

• Uniform

• Where you live

• Level of health

• Time and place

• Personal Safety

The principle of overload is...

• gradual increase in overload necessary to acheive higher levels of fitness

• Working the body harder than normal

• particular exercises and activities to improve particular areas of health and fitness

Why is the warm up an important aspect of a workout?

• It is not

• It prepares the muscles to return to a resting state

• It is the activity performed at its highest peak

• It prepares the muscles for work

Physical activity increases our

• Mental wellness (how well we think)

• Physical wellness (how well our bodies perform)

• Emotional wellness (how we feel)

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of exercise

• improved cell health

• prevention of injuries

• reduced risk of premature death

• increased risk of certain diseases

Refers to the range of motion you have around a given joint.

• Cardiovascular Endurance

• Body Composition

• Flexibility

• Muscular Strength

• Muscular Endurance