Exercising Safely - Fitness Components

A conditioning program should begin at a low to moderate level.

• A True

• B False

Applying the laws of biomechanics to physical activity can minimize stress and injuries.

• True

• False

Acclimatization is the process of allowing the body to adapt slowly to new weather conditions.

• True

• False

You can improve health-related fitness but it is not possible to improve skill-related fitness.

• True

• False

Cariovascular fitness is the most important Health component a person can develop and maintain throughout life.

• A True

• B False

The ability to control or stabilize the body while standing or moving.

• A. speed

• B. power

• C. balance

• D. reaction time

Which is not a health risk factor?

• A. smoking

• B. functional health

• C. age

• D. heredity

Dangers of physical activity in heat and humidity include:

• A. hypothermia

• B. frostbite

• C. muscle cramps

• D. wind-chill index

The heat-stress index and the wind-chill index

• A. are criteria that exercise clothes must need

• B. can help you determine if it is risky to exercise outdoors

• C. measure the amount of air polution

• D. are not accurate at high altitudes

First aid for a strain or a sprain is

• A. the FITT formula

• B. ineffective

• C. the RICE method

• D. the ABC formula