Fitness Knowledge Quiz

What is the definition of physical fitness?

• The ability to run long distances

• Allows the body to cope with daily demands

• Having strong muscles

• Being free from illness

Health fitness refers to:

• Your body's ability to fight off diseases

• The ability to lift heavy weights

• Flexibility in joints

• Speed in running

Body fitness is best described as

• The ability to do strenuous activities without tiring easily

• Having a low body weight

• Being able to touch your toes

• Eating a balanced diet

Which of the following is NOT a health-related fitness component?

• Cardiovascular endurance

• Agility

• Muscular strength

• Flexibility

Cardiovascular endurance is the ability of:

• The muscles to lift heavy weights

• The joints to move through a wide range of motion

• The body to recover quickly after exercise

• The heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen efficiently

Flexibility is best defined as:

• The ability to run fast

• The strength of the muscles

• The amount of fat in the body

• The ability to use joints fully through a wide range of motion

Muscular endurance refers to:

• The ability to lift a heavy weight once

• The ability to use muscles for a long time without tiring

• The speed of muscle contractions

• The size of the muscles

Aerobic exercise is any activity that:

• Makes you sweat and breathe harder

• Only involves lifting weights

• Is done while sitting

• Requires no movement

The carotid pulse site is taken from:

• The wrist

• The temple

• The neck

• The ankle

The radial pulse site is located at the:

• Temple

• Wrist

• Neck

• Chest