Physical Fitness Quiz 1

False

(True or False) If you are heavy, you will see no benefit from exercise.

True

(True or False) One of the reasons that Americans are becoming heavier is because they do not exercise.

True

(True or False) Regular exercise will always help you become more fit no matter how unhealthy you are when you begin an exercise program.

False

(True or False) You can be very healthy and never exercise.

location

If you live right next to a park with walking trails and a bike path, you have a good _______ to exercise.

understanding

Learning about how exercise can make you healthier is called ________.

motivation

The limiting factor that can involve a person's feelings about his own weight or ability is _______.

cardiovascular fitness

What is the type of fitness that includes a fast walk in the park ?

cardiovascular fitness

What is the type of fitness that includes a jumping exercise that makes you breathe hard?

flexibility

What is the type of fitness that includes an exercise that stretches your back?

muscular fitness

What is the type of fitness that includes lifting a heavy object?

muscular fitness

What is the type of fitness that includes moving heavy bags?

cardiovascular fitness

What is the type of fitness that includes running?

flexibility

What is the type of fitness that includes touching your toes?

Money

______ is the limiting factor that can keep some people from exercising if they can't afford to purchase certain types of exercise equipment or pay for activities.

Family behaviors

________, such as the way you were raised and the ideas your family has about exercise, may influence your own ideas about exercise.

physical fitness

a measurement of how healthy a person is in three main areas

regular exercise

a plan to exercise every week

flexibility

conditioning that helps the joints move better

muscular fitness

conditioning that strengthens specific muscles

cardiovascular fitness

conditioning that strengthens the heart, lungs, and blood vessels

limiting factors

obstacles or difficulties that prevent exercise

obese

when a person is very heavy or overweight