Physical Activity and Exercise Quiz

Which of the following is true about Aerobic Exercise?

• It doesn't require oxygen.

• It uses large amounts of oxygen over short periods of time.

• It uses large amounts of oxygen over a long period of time.

• It includes activities like sprinting and heavy lifting.

Cardiovascular Fitness improves the ability of:

• The muscles to grow in size.

• The heart and lungs to supply oxygen during physical activity.

• The body to perform long mental activities.

• The digestive system to process food faster.

Anaerobic Exercise is characterized by:

• Low intensity and prolonged duration.

• Use of oxygen in the muscles during exercise.

• Short periods of high-intensity or explosive movements.

• Activities that primarily increase flexibility.

Muscular Strength refers to:

• The flexibility of muscles.

• The amount of muscle and fat in the body.

• The ability to move the body in different directions.

• The amount of force your muscles can produce.

What is the purpose of a Cool-down after exercise?

• To prepare the body for a workout.

• To help the body recover and prevent injury.

• To increase the heart rate to the Target Heart Rate.

• To build muscle and strength rapidly.

Recovery after exercise is important because:

• It allows the body time to repair and build muscles.

• It helps to cool down the body temperature to resting levels.

• It prepares the body for the next day's workout.

• It decreases the heart rate to below resting levels.

The Target Heart Rate is:

• The heart rate when sleeping.

• The maximum heart rate during exercise.

• The ideal heart rate during exercise.

• The heart rate during a panic attack.

Physical Activity is defined as:

• The professional study of various forms of exercise.

• Any movement of your body that uses energy.

• A type of competitive sport.

• Only structured forms of exercise like running or weightlifting.

Flexibility is:

• The ability to bend and move your body.

• The endurance of muscles during long activities.

• The ability to stay in one position for a long time.

• The amount of time you can hold your breath.

According to the Physical Activity Guidelines, how much exercise should you get daily?

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 75 minutes