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The percent range of your heart rate while exercising is your target heart rate zone.
The percent range of your heart rate while exercising is your target heart rate zone.
True (A)
What can you wear when you workout and it is cold outside? (Select all that apply)
What can you wear when you workout and it is cold outside? (Select all that apply)
- All choices are appropriate (correct)
- Sweatpants
- Warm jacket
- Thermal gloves
A fitness sponsor can be a parent, guardian, teacher, or coach.
A fitness sponsor can be a parent, guardian, teacher, or coach.
True (A)
Heat exhaustion is caused by excessive heat exposure and is characterized by paleness, clammy skin, nausea, and dizziness.
Heat exhaustion is caused by excessive heat exposure and is characterized by paleness, clammy skin, nausea, and dizziness.
Hypothermia is accompanied by shivering, numbness, drowsiness, confusion and muscular weakness. This occurs when a person has been exposed to severe cold conditions.
Hypothermia is accompanied by shivering, numbness, drowsiness, confusion and muscular weakness. This occurs when a person has been exposed to severe cold conditions.
Workouts (Fitness Logs) make up how much of your grade in the class?
Workouts (Fitness Logs) make up how much of your grade in the class?
It is possible to pass this class without completing any workouts.
It is possible to pass this class without completing any workouts.
In your Fitness Log, you can be your own fitness sponsor.
In your Fitness Log, you can be your own fitness sponsor.
What causes heat cramps?
What causes heat cramps?
What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
What are the symptoms of heat stroke?
What are the symptoms of heat stroke?
What is dynamic stretching?
What is dynamic stretching?
What is static stretching?
What is static stretching?
What is ballistic stretching?
What is ballistic stretching?
For your workouts in this class, you can choose to calculate your heart rate manually or use a heart rate app.
For your workouts in this class, you can choose to calculate your heart rate manually or use a heart rate app.
What is exercise duration?
What is exercise duration?
Which of the following is an example of a cardiovascular warm up? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is an example of a cardiovascular warm up? (Select all that apply)
Why should you avoid exercising when it is icy, cold, or wet?
Why should you avoid exercising when it is icy, cold, or wet?
Which of the following is not a sign of frostbite?
Which of the following is not a sign of frostbite?
You cannot inherit your relatives' tendencies to develop some of the same diseases.
You cannot inherit your relatives' tendencies to develop some of the same diseases.
Physical activity can help you sleep more soundly.
Physical activity can help you sleep more soundly.
Research studies show that increased physical fitness does not help improve academic achievement.
Research studies show that increased physical fitness does not help improve academic achievement.
Select all the uncontrollable risk factors.
Select all the uncontrollable risk factors.
Heredity is an uncontrollable risk factor.
Heredity is an uncontrollable risk factor.
Physical activity can help you cope with stress.
Physical activity can help you cope with stress.
When performing personal fitness self-assessments, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
When performing personal fitness self-assessments, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
Physical activity improves body image.
Physical activity improves body image.
Adults engaging in no leisure time physical activity has decreased since 2008.
Adults engaging in no leisure time physical activity has decreased since 2008.
The Presidential Fitness Association had an important physical activity report in 1996.
The Presidential Fitness Association had an important physical activity report in 1996.
Select all of the aerobic activities.
Select all of the aerobic activities.
Which self-management skill helps you stick with healthy behaviors even when you have problems being motivated?
Which self-management skill helps you stick with healthy behaviors even when you have problems being motivated?
What does the 'A' in SMART goals stand for?
What does the 'A' in SMART goals stand for?
Select all of the activities that are good for muscle strengthening.
Select all of the activities that are good for muscle strengthening.
Smoking is an uncontrollable risk factor.
Smoking is an uncontrollable risk factor.
Study Notes
Heart Rate and Fitness
- Target heart rate zone defines the ideal heart rate range during exercise for optimal benefits.
- Workouts are worth 50% of the overall class grade, highlighting their importance.
- It is possible to calculate heart rate manually or with an app during workouts.
Exercise and Clothing
- Appropriate clothing for cold workouts includes all choices, ensuring comfort and warmth.
- Avoid exercising in icy, cold, or wet conditions to reduce the risk of falls and injuries.
Heat-Related Conditions
- Heat exhaustion presents symptoms like paleness, clammy skin, nausea, and dizziness.
- Heat cramps may occur during excessive heat exposure.
- Heat stroke is severe, characterized by hot and dry skin, high temperature, rapid pulse, and dizziness; requires immediate medical attention.
Stretching Techniques
- Dynamic stretching involves active movements during the stretch.
- Static stretching consists of gentle stretches held for 10-20 seconds.
- Ballistic stretching includes gentle bouncing, which can pose risks if done excessively.
Physical Activity and Health
- Physical activity has a positive impact on body image, stress coping, and sleep quality.
- Increased physical fitness is linked to improved academic performance debunking research contrary to this claim.
- Controllable factors affecting health include lifestyle choices, while gender, age, and heredity are uncontrollable.
Health Assessments and Goals
- Personal fitness self-assessments should focus on individual progress rather than comparing with others.
- SMART goals include the criterion of being attainable, guiding goal-setting.
Muscle Strengthening Activities
- Effective muscle strengthening activities include push-ups, weight lifting, and sit-ups.
- Aerobic activities recommended for fitness include jumping rope and running.
Risks and Misconceptions
- Smoking is a controllable risk factor that can be modified through lifestyle changes.
- The notion that adults engaging in no leisure time physical activity has decreased since 2008 is true, suggesting a positive trend in activity levels.
- The Presidential Fitness Association did not have a significant physical activity report in 1996, clarifying historical misconceptions.
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Test your knowledge on heart rate zones, workout importance, and appropriate clothing for different weather conditions. Learn about heat-related conditions and effective stretching techniques to enhance your fitness routine. Get ready to deepen your understanding of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercise.
