Fitness Components Quiz

What are fitness components?

• The fitness requirements of various sports and activities

• A type of sports equipment

• A method of scoring in sports

• A brand of fitness apparel

What is aerobic power defined as?

• The ability of the muscular system to generate energy without oxygen.

• The ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to make energy using oxygen.

• The ability of the body to exert maximum effort for a short period of time.

• The ability of the digestive system to process nutrients and provide energy.

Which of the following is an example of an athlete who would require aerobic power?

• Weightlifter

• Cross country skier

• Sprinter

• Baseball player

What is muscular endurance?

• The ability to stretch muscles repeatedly

• The ability to exert a single burst of muscle power

• The capacity of major muscle groups to carry out sustained performance

• The ability to maintain balance while in motion

Which part of the body is primarily used for muscular endurance in road cycling according to the sporting examples?

• The arms

• The legs

• The back

• The shoulders

What is flexibility in the context of physical fitness?

• The ability to move muscles and joints through their full range of motion

• The ability to stay in a stationary position for a long period

• The speed at which an individual can run

• The amount of muscle mass one has

What type of flexibility is associated with the body being stationary?

• Dynamic

• Static

• Reflexive

• Progressive

What type of flexibility is associated with the body being in motion?

• Static

• Dynamic

• Reflexive

• Progressive

Which of the following is NOT an example of a sport where flexibility is important?

• Gymnastics

• Dancing

• Diving

• Weightlifting

What is body composition?

• The percentage of water in the body

• The make-up of lean muscle and fat tissue within the body

• The total body weight

• The amount of bone tissue in the body