Fundamental Concepts of Exercise as a Physical Activity
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What principle of exercise states that everyone responds differently to training based on factors like genetic ability and mental state?

  • Individuality (correct)
  • Progression
  • Overload
  • Specificity

Which principle of exercise emphasizes the need to focus on specific activities to improve in those areas?

  • Individuality
  • Overload
  • Specificity (correct)
  • Progression

What principle of exercise is closely related to challenging an athlete regularly to achieve new levels of fitness?

  • Progression (correct)
  • Individuality
  • Specificity
  • Overload

To elicit new levels of fitness for better performance, which principle of exercise requires the body to exert itself beyond normal stress levels?

<p>Overload (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a significant role in determining how an individual responds to training according to the principles of exercise discussed?

<p>Genetic ability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the principle of Specificity in exercise?

<p>Focusing on specific activities for improvement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the FITT principle stand for in the context of exercise?

<p>Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is recovery important in the context of exercise?

<p>To ensure the body can repair itself and improve efficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of physical activity does 'Intensity' refer to?

<p>How hard a person exercises during physical activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the body's adaptation to exercise affect muscle breakdown?

<p>Results in less muscle breakdown (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be monitored to gauge intensity during endurance activities?

<p>Heart rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of FITT principle varies depending on an individual's fitness goal?

<p>Time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of exercise involves slowly bringing your heart rate and breathing back to normal levels?

<p>Cool-down (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the main exercise phase in a workout?

<p>To challenge the body and achieve fitness goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of stretching involves holding a specific position to extend muscles?

<p>Static Stretching (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a warm-up before exercise?

<p>To gradually adjust the body to increased demand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of exercise do you perform the main activity or exercise you have planned?

<p>Main Exercise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of exercise involves light aerobic activity like walking?

<p>Cool-down (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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