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WorksheetsExercise Benefits Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is one mental benefit of exercise?
Reduces stress
Increases body fat
Increases resting heart rate
Decreases energy levels
Which of the following is a physical benefit of regular exercise?
Weakens the immune system
Increases risk of stroke
Reduces arthritis pain
Slows down recovery
What does the 'F' in the FITT Principle stand for?
Flexibility
Frequency
Focus
Fatigue
This component of the F.I.T.T. principle is commonly measured by monitoring heart rate and/or RPE.
Fatigue
Intensity
Time
Tiredness
Complete the FITT principle chart for cardiorespiratory endurance by dragging/dropping the elements below to their correct position. Not all answers will be used.
Frequency: 5-7 days per week; Intensity: 66-85% of MHR or RPE 4; Time: 60+ mins; Type: Running, Biking, Swimming
Frequency: 2-3 days per week; Intensity: Dynamic Stretching; Time: 15 mins; Type: Running, Biking, Swimming
Frequency: 5-7 days per week; Intensity: 66-85% of MHR or RPE 4; Time: 15 mins; Type: Dynamic Stretching
Frequency: 2-3 days per week; Intensity: 66-85% of MHR or RPE 4; Time: 60+ mins; Type: Running, Biking, Swimming
Which of the following best describes Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)?
How long the exercise lasts
The number of calories burned during exercise
Your exact heart rate during exercise
How hard you feel like you are working during exercise
What kind of stretch involves holding a position for 15+ seconds?
Dynamic
Cardio
Static
Ballistic
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:
Maximum Heart Rate
Resting Heart Rate
Active Heart Rate
Recovery Heart Rate
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?
Level 1-Media/Seat
Level 2-Daily Activity
Level 3-Base
Level 4-Heart Health
Level 5-Max
The decrease in heart rate that occurs one minute after maximal exercise is called:
Maximum Heart Rate
Recovery Heart Rate
Resting Heart Rate
Active Heart Rate
Shonda is walking to class at an all-day pace and can talk easily. What is most likely her RPE level?
Level 1-Media/Seat
Level 2-Daily Activity
Level 3-Base
Level 4-Heart Health
Level 5-Max
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?
Level 1-Media/Seat
Level 2-Daily Activity
Level 3-Base
Level 4-Heart Health
Level 5-Max
Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint?
Hip
Neck
Knee
Shoulder
The elbow joint is formed by the connection of which three bones? Select all that apply
Humerous
Scapula
Ulna
Radius
Femur
This type of stretching should be done during the warm-up with a time of at least 3 repetitions.
Static
Dynamic
Ballistic
According to the FITT principle, what should the frequency and time be for flexibility activities such as yoga? Select all that apply
3 or more days per week
1 day per week
15 or more minutes
3 or more repetitions
Which two bones form the hip joint? Select All That Apply
Humorus
Femur
Pelvis
Tibia
Which of the following can be used to measure heart rate? Select all that apply
SMART Watch or Fitness Tracker
Measuring how long you can hold your breath
Checking your blood pressure with a cuff
Counting your pulse for 6 seconds and multiplying by 10
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"?
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
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?
Swimming
3 times per week
45 minutes
A steady pace that makes her breathe faster but still able to talk
