Grade 8 Ch. 9 Lessons 1 and 2

What is often required to achieve fitness goals?

• Careful planning

• Immediate action

• Random attempts

• Ignoring schedules

What does physical activity help with?

• Coordination and balance

• Thinking more clearly and more self-esteem

• Maintain a healthy weight

• Maintain mental and emotional health

• All of the above

Which activity burns the MOST calories for a person weighing 130 lbs?

• Basketball

• House cleaning (general)

• Weight lifting (moderate)

• Swimming

How many calories does a person weighing 130 lbs burn while mowing the lawn for one hour?

• 325

• 387

• 472

• 413

How many calories does a person weighing 155 lbs burn while bicycling for one hour?

• 563

• 211

• 704

• 236

What is the main purpose of exercise as described in the text?

• To increase stress

• To build or maintain fitness

• To decrease energy levels

• To cause weight gain

What are the TWO differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercise? (PICK TWO!)

• a) Anaerobic uses lots of oxygen and aerobic does not

• b) Aerobic uses lots of oxygen and anaerobic does not

• c) Anaerobic exercise works the heart and lungs and aerobic builds muscle

• d) Aerobic exercise works the heart and lungs and anaerobic builds muscle

What is one method to measure upper-body strength and endurance?

• Running a mile

• Hanging from a bar with your chin above the bar

• Jumping rope

• Doing sit-ups

What are some exercises that improve muscle strength and endurance?

• Yoga and Pilates

• Running and swimming

• Weightlifting and cycling

• Stretching and meditation

True or False: Body composition can be calculated using your BMI or your body mass index

• True

• False