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Exercise Physiology - Fitness Components, Training

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is cardiovascular endurance?

a)

The range of movement around a joint.

b)

Distance divided by time.

c)

Ability of the cardiorespiratory system to work efficiently, supplying nutrients and oxygen to working muscles during sustained physical activity.

d)

The ability of muscle to exert maximum force.

2.

What is flexibility?

a)

The relative ratio of fat mass to fat free mass in the body.

b)

The range of movement around a joint.

c)

The ability of a muscle or group of muscles to perform repeated contractions for extended periods of time.

d)

A combination of using strength and speed at the same time.

3.

What is balance?

a)

The ability to move two or more parts of the body at the same time efficiently and accurately.

b)

The time it takes to respond to a stimulus.

c)

The ability to combine strength and speed at the same time.

d)

The ability to keep the body stable, when still or moving.

4.

What is reaction time?

a)

The time taken to respond to a stimulus.

b)

The ability to perform strength performances quickly.

c)

The ability to put body parts into motion quickly.

d)

The ability to use two or more body parts together.

5.

What is co-ordination?

a)

The ability to change direction quickly under control.

b)

The ability to perform strength performances quickly.

c)

The ability to put body parts in motion quickly.

d)

The ability to use two or more body parts together.

6.

What is agility?

a)

The ability to combine strength and speed.

b)

The ability to change direction at speed under control.

c)

The time taken to respond to a stimulus.

d)

The ability to keep the body stable when still or moving, by keeping the centre of gravity over the base of support.

7.

What is muscular strength?

a)

The amount of force that can be generated by muscles.

b)

The ability of the muscles to repeatedly contract over time.

c)

The measure of fat and fat free mass.

d)

The range of motion around a joint.

8.

The ability of the muscles to repeatedly contract over time - match the answer!

a)

Power.

b)

Strength.

c)

Muscular endurance.

d)

Body composition.

9.

The ability to change direction quickly under control - match the answer!

a)

Strength.

b)

Agility.

c)

Reaction time.

d)

Speed.

10.

The FITT principle stands for:

a)

Frequency, intensity, time, type

b)

Frequency, intensity, train, type

c)

Fast, intensity, time, type

d)

Frequency, individuality, time, type

11.

Training that involves moving between a number of stations for different exercises is:

a)

Multi training

b)

Continuous training

c)

Cross training

d)

Circuit training

12.

Training that involves periods of work, separated with periods of rest is:

a)

Interval training

b)

Plyometric training

c)

Continuous training

d)

Cross training

13.

According to the principle of progressive overload, how many factors or variables (ie. reps, sets, time, intensity) should you increase at a given time?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

As many as you want

14.

What is the minimum duration of a training session in order to achieve improvements in fitness?

a)

15 minutes

b)

30 minutes

c)

45 minutes

d)

60 minutes

15.

What is the recommended training frequency for aerobic athletes?

a)

1-2 sessions a week

b)

3-4 sessions a week

c)

4-5 sessions a week

d)

6-7 sessions a week

16.

What is the recommended training frequency for anaerobic athletes?

a)

1-2 sessions a week

b)

3-4 sessions a week

c)

4-5 sessions a week

d)

6-7 sessions a week

17.

Advantages of circuit training include:

a)

You can target a number of fitness components at one time

b)

It is easy to use with large groups of people

c)

It provides variety in training

d)

All of the above

18.

Fartlek training is best described as:

a)

A continuous bout of activity lasting at least 15 minutes

b)

A variation of continuous training that includes short bouts of higher intensity efforts

c)

Periods of activity (work) followed by periods of complete rest

d)

Working at a number of activity stations in sequence

19.

Weight/resistance training is best used to improve:

a)

Muscular strength, power, endurance

b)

Aerobic power & anaerobic capacity

c)

Muscular endurance, agility & speed

d)

Balance, flexibility & body composition

20.

The most suitable type of stretching for a warm up is:

a)

Static stretching

b)

Ballistic stretching

c)

PNF stretching

d)

Dynamic stretching

21.

The most suitable type of stretching for a cool down is:

a)

Static stretching

b)

Ballistic stretching

c)

PNF stretching

d)

Dynamic stretching

22.

The gradual increase of intensity, time, distance, frequency, weight or repetitions is a principle known as:

a)

Progressive overload

b)

Individuality

c)

Gradual increase

d)

Slow overload

23.

What is the reason for a cool down?

a)

To increase heart rate slowly

b)

To increase muscle temperature

c)

To burn more calories

d)

To gradually return heart rate to resting levels

24.

What is the reason for a warm up?

a)

To increase likelihood of injuries

b)

To decrease muscle temperature

c)

To burn more calories

d)

To increase heart rate & blood flow to muscles

25.

Skipping is an example of what type of exercise?

a)

Resistance/weight

b)

Plyometric

c)

Flexibility

d)

Circuit