Chapter 12 Physical Activity and Fitness

Directions: Match each term in the left column with the best definition in the right column. Write the letter of your choice in the space provided.

• e

• all rhythmic activities that use large muscle groups for an extended period of time

• b

• any form of movement that causes your body to use energy

• c

• gentle cardiovascular activity that prepares the muscles for work

• a

• a dangerously low body temperature

• d

• exercising at a level that’s beyond your regular daily activities

I. Directions: Match each term in the left column with the best definition in the right column. Write the letter of your choice in the space provided. 3. overload

• a dangerously low body temperature

• any form of movement that causes your body to use energy

• all rhythmic activities that use large muscle groups for an extended period of time

• a dangerously low body temperature

• any form of movement that causes your body to use energy

• exercising at a level that’s beyond your regular daily activities

• gentle cardiovascular activity that prepares the muscles for work

• all rhythmic activities that use large muscle groups for an extended period of time

• exercising at a level that’s beyond your regular daily activities

• gentle cardiovascular activity that prepares the muscles for work

Directions: Match each term in the left column with the best definition in the right column. Write the letter of your choice in the space provided.

• all rhythmic activities that use large muscle groups for an extended period of time

• all rhythmic activities that use large muscle groups for an extended period of time

• exercising at a level that’s beyond your regular daily activities

• exercising at a level that’s beyond your regular daily activities

• a dangerously low body temperature

• a dangerously low body temperature

• any form of movement that causes your body to use energy

• gentle cardiovascular activity that prepares the muscles for work

• gentle cardiovascular activity that prepares the muscles for work

• any form of movement that causes your body to use energy

Exercise is

• purposeful activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive.

• a form of cardiovascular disease.

• any form of movement that causes your body to use energy.

• a way of life that involves unhealthful weight gain.

Which activity is an example of anaerobic exercise?

• Lifting a 50-kg weight off the floor

• Jogging 1500 meters on a track

• Dancing in an hour-long ballet

• Freestyle swimming 800 meters

The best way to improve flexibility is with

• aerobic exercises.

• stretching exercises.

• isokinetic exercises.

• weight-bearing exercises

How many minutes of physical activity should teens get most days of the week?

• 10 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heat exhaustion?

• Heavy sweating

• Cold, clammy skin

• Very slow pulse

• Shortness of breath

Write a plus (+) in the space provided if the statement is true. If the statement is false, cross out the underlined word or phrase and write the correct word or phrase in the space provided. Regular physical activity strengthens the heart muscle.

• True

• False

A sedentary life is a way of life that involves much physical activity.

• True

• False