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Exercise Benefits Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is one mental benefit of exercise?

a)

Reduces stress

b)

Increases body fat

c)

Increases resting heart rate

d)

Decreases energy levels

2.

Which of the following is a physical benefit of regular exercise?

a)

Weakens the immune system

b)

Increases risk of stroke

c)

Reduces arthritis pain

d)

Slows down recovery

3.

What does the 'F' in the FITT Principle stand for?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Frequency

c)

Focus

d)

Fatigue

4.

This component of the F.I.T.T. principle is commonly measured by monitoring heart rate and/or RPE.

a)

Fatigue

b)

Intensity

c)

Time

d)

Tiredness

5.

Complete the FITT principle chart for cardiorespiratory endurance by dragging/dropping the elements below to their correct position. Not all answers will be used.

a)

Frequency: 5-7 days per week; Intensity: 66-85% of MHR or RPE 4; Time: 60+ mins; Type: Running, Biking, Swimming

b)

Frequency: 2-3 days per week; Intensity: Dynamic Stretching; Time: 15 mins; Type: Running, Biking, Swimming

c)

Frequency: 5-7 days per week; Intensity: 66-85% of MHR or RPE 4; Time: 15 mins; Type: Dynamic Stretching

d)

Frequency: 2-3 days per week; Intensity: 66-85% of MHR or RPE 4; Time: 60+ mins; Type: Running, Biking, Swimming

6.

Which of the following best describes Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)?

a)

How long the exercise lasts

b)

The number of calories burned during exercise

c)

Your exact heart rate during exercise

d)

How hard you feel like you are working during exercise

7.

What kind of stretch involves holding a position for 15+ seconds?

a)

Dynamic

b)

Cardio

c)

Static

d)

Ballistic

8.

The number of times a heart beats per minute when a person is at rest, such as when they are sitting or lying down, is called:

a)

Maximum Heart Rate

b)

Resting Heart Rate

c)

Active Heart Rate

d)

Recovery Heart Rate

9.

Taylor and Travis are going on a jog through the park. They are feeling uncomfortable but can keep the pace going. They can talk but don't want to, and their shirts are wet from sweat. What is most likely their RPE level?

a)

Level 1-Media/Seat

b)

Level 2-Daily Activity

c)

Level 3-Base

d)

Level 4-Heart Health

e)

Level 5-Max

10.

The decrease in heart rate that occurs one minute after maximal exercise is called:

a)

Maximum Heart Rate

b)

Recovery Heart Rate

c)

Resting Heart Rate

d)

Active Heart Rate

11.

Shonda is walking to class at an all-day pace and can talk easily. What is most likely her RPE level?

a)

Level 1-Media/Seat

b)

Level 2-Daily Activity

c)

Level 3-Base

d)

Level 4-Heart Health

e)

Level 5-Max

12.

Jared is performing high-intensity exercise (ex. Burpees, Running sprints). He is breathing heavily and sweating a lot. He feels like he can only last a few more seconds. At which intensity level is he most likely working?

a)

Level 1-Media/Seat

b)

Level 2-Daily Activity

c)

Level 3-Base

d)

Level 4-Heart Health

e)

Level 5-Max

13.

Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint?

a)

Hip

b)

Neck

c)

Knee

d)

Shoulder

14.

The elbow joint is formed by the connection of which three bones? Select all that apply

a)

Humerous

b)

Scapula

c)

Ulna

d)

Radius

e)

Femur

15.

This type of stretching should be done during the warm-up with a time of at least 3 repetitions.

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Ballistic

16.

According to the FITT principle, what should the frequency and time be for flexibility activities such as yoga? Select all that apply

a)

3 or more days per week

b)

1 day per week

c)

15 or more minutes

d)

3 or more repetitions

17.

Which two bones form the hip joint? Select All That Apply

a)

Humorus

b)

Femur

c)

Pelvis

d)

Tibia

18.

Which of the following can be used to measure heart rate? Select all that apply

a)

SMART Watch or Fitness Tracker

b)

Measuring how long you can hold your breath

c)

Checking your blood pressure with a cuff

d)

Counting your pulse for 6 seconds and multiplying by 10

19.

Amari wants to improve his cardiorespiratory endurance by jogging in his neighborhood. He decides to jog 5 days a week, at a moderate pace, for 35 minutes each time. Which part of the FITT principle is represented by "5 days a week"?

a)

Frequency

b)

Intensity

c)

Time

d)

Type

20.

Lina is planning her fitness routine to strengthen her heart and lungs. She chooses to swim for 45 minutes, 3 times a week, and she makes sure to keep a steady pace that makes her breathe faster but still able to talk, though she doesn't want to. Which part of Lina's plan shows the Intensity of her workout?

a)

Swimming

b)

3 times per week

c)

45 minutes

d)

A steady pace that makes her breathe faster but still able to talk