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Semester 1 Fitness Concepts

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the resting heart rate?

a)

heart rate at end of workout

b)

your fastest heart rate

c)

heart rate when you wake up

d)

heart rate during late evening workouts

2.

The ability for the body to change directions quickly, while still having the body under control.

a)

agility

b)

balance

c)

reaction time

d)

endurance

3.

The ability of muscles to work for a long period of time.

a)

cardiorespiratory endurance

b)

power

c)

agility

d)

muscular endurance

4.

What fitness activity is centered around flexibility?

a)

running

b)

rowing

c)

cycling

d)

yoga

5.

What is the best definition of TARGET HEART RATE?

a)

The fastest your heart can beat.

b)

The number of heartbeats per minute that you should aim for during moderate-to-vigorous aerobic activity to help work your heart and lungs and to burn calories.

c)

How quickly your heart rate returns to normal after exercise is stopped

6.

Why do we ask you to take your heart rate for six seconds and then add a zero to determine your beats per minute?

a)

The heart rate is always calculated in six second increments.

b)

It is easy to multiply by ten to figure out beats per minute

c)

One minute (60 seconds) cannot be divided by a number other than six.

7.

Warming up and cooling down are important to:

a)

reduce risk of injury

b)

reduce risk of dehydration

c)

increase risk of injury

d)

increase risk of dehydration

8.

Examples of ways to warm up include:

a)

Static stretches (holding stretches)

b)

Walking/jogging

c)

Dynamic stretches (moving stretches)

d)

All of these are ways to warm up.

9.

A good way to improve cardiovascular endurance is:

a)

moving for less than 10 minutes, ex: stretches, lift weights

b)

the only way is to complete triathlon races

c)

moving for 30+ minutes, ex: running, swimming, brisk walking

d)

none of these will improve cardiovascular endurance

10.

This photo shows RPE, which stands for:

a)

Rhythm of Persistent Exercise

b)

Rate of Perceived Exertion

c)

Rating of Possible Extension

d)

None of these

11.

RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) measures how intense exercise is based on:

a)

How your heart rate responds while sleeping

b)

How you feel while sitting/resting

c)

How you feel thinking about moving/exercising

d)

How you feel while moving/exercising

12.

Ways to reduce stress include:

a)

make lists of things that need to be done

b)

meditate or listen to music

c)

exercise, spend time outside

d)

all of the choices are correct

13.

This photo shows an example of dynamic stretching.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

This photo shows an example of static stretching.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Name the 3 benefits of getting enough sleep.

a)

Feel better by giving you energy.

b)

Are cleaner and smell good.

c)

Think more clearly.

d)

Helps you be in a good mood.

16.

When I do not sleep enough I may have problems with ... (tap all that apply)

a)

thinking and concentrating.

b)

sitting at my desk.

c)

memory.

d)

getting to work on time.

17.

A single lift of a weighted bar is a ....

a)

rep

b)

set

c)

spotter

d)

turn

18.

You should check your heart rate during aerobic exercise.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

This body type is usually rounded and soft, carries more body fat, has wide hips and narrow shoulders and needs to do cardio workouts to help burn fat.

a)

Ectomorph

b)

Endomorph

c)

Mesomorph

20.

This body type is lean, slim, and tall in proportion to their weight. They need to do resistance workouts to help gain muscle mass.

a)

Ectomorph

b)

Mesomorph

c)

Endomorph

21.

This body type is the most athletic looking and muscular. They are built for speed, agility and are powerful. They need to do a mix of cardio workouts and resistance workouts.

a)

Ectomorph

b)

Endomorph

c)

Mesomorph

22.

Which of the following is NOT a Skill related component of fitness?

a)

Coordination

b)

Reaction Time

c)

Balance

d)

Flexibility

23.

Setting goals are important! When setting goals they should be: (check all that apply)

a)

Measurable and Specific

b)

Attainable and Realistic

c)

Timely

d)

all the choices are correct

24.

Which of the following are benefits of being a physically fit person?

a)

Increased Self-confidence

b)

Stronger bones as you age

c)

Better able to deal with stress and hardships

d)

Less chance of getting diabetes and heart disease

e)

all choices are correct

25.
The body's proportion of fat, muscle, and bone is:
a)
Muscular Strength
b)
Aerobic Fitness
c)
Muscular Endurance
d)
Body Composition
26.

How many Components of Fitness are there?

a)

10

b)

15

c)

9

d)

11

e)

7

27.

Refers to the body’s range of motion. It is the ability to stretch, bend and twist.

a)

Flexibility

b)

Strength

c)

Muscle

28.

_______________ is the equal distribution of your weight in space.

a)

Coordination

b)

Balance

c)

Flexibility

d)

Endurance

29.

What does heart rate bpm stand for?

a)

Balance, poise and movement

b)

Beats per minute

c)

Body,placement, muscles

30.

Check all that apply:

Which of the following are health related fitness components?

a)

Agility & Balance

b)

Body Composition & Cardiovascular Endurance

c)

Coordination & Power

d)

Flexibility & Muscular Endurance

e)

Muscular Strength

31.

What is the healthiest option when it comes to a drink?

a)

Starbucks

b)

Water

c)

Gatorade

d)

Vitamin Water

32.

To keep your workouts from plateauing, each week must include the same activities.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Besides good nutrition what other key part do you need to make your life healthier, lose weight, and / change your body.

a)

Cardio Exercises

b)

See a doctor

c)

Good fitness plan

d)

Personal Trainer

34.

Which of the following would be considered a mental health benefit of physical activity?

a)

stress relieving

b)

improved nutrition and decision making

c)

improved blood circulation and body composition

35.

Which of the following is the ability to quickly respond to a stimulus?

a)

Reaction Time

b)

Speed

c)

Power

d)

Balance

36.

Ability to perform a movement in one direction in the shortest period of time.

a)

Reaction Time

b)

Agility

c)

Speed

d)

Balance

37.

Exercise is a long-term investment for life. As a person develops their personal fitness plan they need to make sure that they have allotted enough _______ for their workouts and give their best _________ for it to happen.

a)

time, effort

b)

components, excuse

c)

strength, time

d)

energy, time

38.

What 3 functions does the water in our bodies help perform?

a)

Cushion and lubricate joints

b)

Stretch joints

c)

Regulate Temperature

d)

Nourish the brain and spinal cord

39.

The ability to use two or more body parts together at the same time.

a)

Coordination

b)

Reaction Time

c)

Balance

d)

Agility

40.

Best way to spend the Winter Break.

a)

Spend time with family.

b)

Relax

c)

Eat cookies

d)

all the answers are correct