30 Questions
What is physical fitness best described as?
The ability to complete daily tasks without fatigue
Which component of fitness refers to the ratio of fat to muscle, bone, and other lean tissues in a person’s body?
Body Composition
What is muscular endurance?
The ability to use muscles for long periods of time
What is agility?
The ability to change the position of your body and to control the movement of your whole body
What is flexibility?
The ability to move body joints through a full range of motion
What is power?
The ability to do strength performances at a rapid pace
What is the principle that states that specific exercises will only improve specific body parts?
Specificity
What type of exercise is characterized by a heart rate of 150-180 beats per minute?
Cardiovascular Endurance
If you increase the number of days you exercise per week, you are increasing what aspect of your workout?
Frequency
What is the term for the amount of force or effort you put into your exercise?
Intensity
What is the principle that states that you should increase the intensity of your workout as your body adapts?
Progression
If you stretch further than what is normal for you during warm-up or cool-down, you are applying which training principle?
Progression
What is the primary focus of cardiovascular endurance?
Supplying oxygen and fuel to the muscles during exercise
What should be the target heart rate during cardiovascular exercises?
150-180 beats per minute
Which activity can be used to work on both Cardiovascular Endurance and Body Composition?
Walk-jog activity
How can you measure your intensity during a fitness activity?
By checking your heart rate
Where is the best place to check your pulse?
On your wrist or neck
What are the three basic principles of exercise that should be followed while developing your personal fitness program?
Overload, Progression, and Specificity
What is the purpose of doing a warm-up and a cool-down during physical activity?
To prevent injury and prepare the body for exercise
What type of exercise involves using your body weight as resistance?
Calisthenics
What is the principle of increasing the intensity or duration of a workout over time?
Progression
What is the term for the amount of movement a joint can make?
Range of Motion
What is the purpose of writing down your fitness activities?
To help you reach your goals
What is the principle of tailoring your workout to a specific goal or activity?
Specificity
What type of weight training program is Billy completing when he lifts?
Muscular Strength
Why does Billy run for 20 minutes after weight training?
To maintain his body fat
What is the primary muscle group used during the bench press exercise?
Pectorals
What type of exercise can Billy replace running with to maintain his body fat, if he keeps his heart rate between 150-180 bpm?
Elliptical Training
What is Sally's long-term goal?
To increase her cardiovascular endurance
What muscle group is used during the Leg Extension exercise?
Quadriceps
This quiz covers the basics of physical fitness and health-related components, including body composition, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance. It's a study guide for wellness students in semester 2.
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