Ch. 10 Fitness and Physical Activity

According to the US Dept. of Health & Human Services what is the recommended amount of physical activity for children and teens ages 6-17?

• At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per day

• At least 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week

• At least 60 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per day

• At least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week

What are the benefits of regular physical activity?

• Decreased cardiovascular health, decreased muscle strength and endurance, weight gain, worsened mental health and mood, increased risk of chronic diseases, decreased overall quality of life

• Improved cardiovascular health, increased muscle strength and endurance, weight management, improved mental health and mood, reduced risk of chronic diseases, improved overall quality of life

• No benefits at all

• Increased risk of chronic diseases, decreased mental health and mood, worsened overall quality of life

What is the definition of aerobic exercise?

• Any type of exercise that helps with flexibility and stretching.

• Any type of exercise that promotes weight loss.

• Any type of exercise that stimulates and strengthens the heart and lungs, improving the body's ability to use oxygen.

• Any type of exercise that focuses on building muscle strength.

What is the recommended frequency of aerobic exercise per week?

• At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week.

• 60 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week

• 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week

• No specific recommendation for aerobic exercise frequency

What is the definition of anaerobic exercise?

• Exercise that requires oxygen for energy production.

• Exercise that is performed at a slow pace.

• Exercise that focuses on flexibility and stretching.

• Exercise that does not require oxygen for energy production.

According to our text what is the recommended frequency of muscle-strengthening exercises per week?

• At least 6-7 times

• At least 3 times

• Max 5 times

• At least 1-2 times

What is the definition of flexibility?

• The ability to bend or move easily while being rigid or breaking.

• The ability to bend or move easily without breaking or being rigid.

• The ability to break or be rigid without bending or moving easily.

• The inability to bend or move easily without breaking or being rigid.

Fitness guidelines suggests the frequency of flexibility exercises per week?

• 4-5 times

• 1 time

• 2-3 times

• Every day

What is the definition of muscular strength?

• The amount of force a muscle or group of muscles can exert against a resistance in a single maximal effort.

• The ability of a muscle to contract repeatedly without getting tired.

• The flexibility of a muscle or group of muscles.

• The size of a muscle or group of muscles.

Using the FITT principle what does the I stand for?

• Insane

• Initiate

• Intensity

• Istretch