Fitness Unit Lesson #1

What is the primary focus in the Fitness Unit?

• How to perform exercises

• What is Fitness & Exercise?

• Nutrition and diet

• Sports and teamwork

What is the definition of fitness?

• The ability to perform daily tasks with optimal performance.

• The body's ability to increase work capacity across different lengths of time, load, and types of movement.

• The capability to lift heavy weights only.

• The skill of running fast.

Which of the following is an example of fitness?

• Reading a book for hours without getting tired.

• Running a mile, climbing 20 flights of stairs without stopping, and carrying heavy stuff far.

• Sleeping for eight hours without interruption.

• Eating balanced meals throughout the day.

What is the primary purpose of exercise as defined in the learning material?

• To compete in sports

• To improve academic performance

• To socialize with friends

• To get fit through planned, structured, and repetitive physical activity

What is one of the benefits of fitness related to health as mentioned in the learning material?

• Cures all diseases

• Has a profound effect on preventing illness and disease

• Increases stress levels

• Reduces educational performance

According to the learning material, how does fitness contribute to one's appearance?

• Increases body fat

• Decreases flexibility

• Increases lean muscle and decreases body fat

• Has no effect on appearance

What is one benefit of being fit as mentioned in the learning material?

• Increases academic performance

• Allows you to enjoy life by doing fun things that might not be possible if one is ill or unfit

• Reduces the need for sleep

• Enhances personal relationships

According to the learning material, how does fitness help in emergency situations?

• It helps in avoiding emergencies altogether

• It provides skills for emergency medical procedures

• It allows you to be fit enough to meet emergencies and demanding situations like running for help or giving CPR

• It ensures faster recovery from injuries

Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 components of fitness as listed in the learning material?

• Cardiovascular Fitness

• Agility

• Strength

• Flexibility

What component of fitness is primarily concerned with the ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen to working muscles?

• Body Composition

• Flexibility

• Cardiovascular Fitness

• Muscular Endurance