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Exercise benefits #1

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 24mins

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1.

Which of the following would be considered benefits in the cardiovascular and respiratory because of physical exercise?

a)

Strengthening the cardiac muscle that surrounds your heart

b)

Decrease in resting heart rate

c)

Lungs become weaker and cannot supply enough oxygen to your body

d)

Lungs become stronger and more easily supply oxygen to your body

2.

Which of the following would be considered benefits in the reduction of health risk factors because of physical exercise?

a)

Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

b)

Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

c)

Reduced risk of metabolic syndrome

d)

Reduced risk of some cancers

3.

Performing exercises causes your bones to lose density later in life.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What does it mean to exercise?

a)

Go to the gym

b)

Lift weights

c)

Anything requiring physical effort

d)

Sitting on the couch

5.
In the F.I.T.T Principle, the F stands for what?
a)
Fast
b)
Form
c)
Frequency
d)
Flexibility
6.
In the F.I.T.T Principle, the I stands for what?
a)
Intensity
b)
Individual
c)
Isometric
d)
Instrument
7.
What is an example of Frequency in cardiovascular endurance?
a)
Target Heart Rate
b)
Free Weights
c)
3-5 days per week
d)
30 Minutes
8.

The ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of activity and respond to physical demands is known as

a)

exercise

b)

physical activity

c)

physical fitness

d)

cardiorespiratory fitness

9.

These are chemicals in the brain triggered by physical activity that give us a sense of well-being; they are "feel good chemicals".

a)

Sweets

b)

Oxygen

c)

Endorphins

d)

Carbon Dioxide

10.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of exercise

a)

improved cell health

b)

prevention of injuries

c)

reduced risk of premature death

d)

increased risk of certain diseases

11.

Any form of bodily movement that use up energy.

a)

Exercise

b)

Physical Activity

c)

Balance

d)

Aerobic

12.

What are some Mental/Emotional benefits to exercise?

a)

decreases heart rate

b)

Helps you think more clearly

c)

increases muscle tone

d)

helps have a Higher self esteem

13.

Planned physical activity done regularly to build or maintain one's fitness

a)

Physical fitness

b)

Physical activity

c)

Exercise

d)

Physical health

14.
Intensity during a workout means
a)
how often an activity is performed
b)
how hard an activity is performed
c)
how long an activity is performed
d)
where an activity is performed
15.

What are the immediate effects of exercise on the body?

a)

Heart beats faster, Temperature decreases, Breathing increases

b)

Heart beats faster, Temperature Increases, Breathing decreases

c)

Heart beats faster, Temperature Increases, Breathing increases

d)

Heart beats faster, Cramp, Breathing increases

16.

During exercise your muscles need more of what?

a)

more oxygen and nutrients

b)

less oxygen and nutrients