Ch. 3
Cardiorespiratory endurance depends on which of the following factors? (Select all that apply.) Multiple select question.
- Ability of the circulatory system to transport oxygen - Ability of the lungs to take in oxygen - Force of the heart's pumping action
Which of the following statements about body composition are true? (Select all that apply.) Multiple select question.
- Body composition is affected by diet as well as physical activity. - A body composition test typically determines the percentage of a person's weight that is fat.
Which of the following statements about increasing physical activity are true? (Select all that apply.)
- In general, people in their seventies should contact a doctor before increasing physical activity. - Gradually increasing physical activity is safe for most people.
Which of the following are true about agility? (Choose every correct answer.)
- It involves quick, controlled changes in direction. - It can be improved with practice. - It is an important component of becoming a better tennis player.
Which of the following statements about muscular strength are true? (Select all that apply.) Multiple select question.
- Muscular strength is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to apply force. - Everyone needs muscular strength.
Which of the following are skill-related fitness components? (Select all that apply.)
- Speed - Power - Coordination
Which of the following statements about recovery are true? (Select all that apply.)
- The recovery period is typically shorter than periods of inactivity. - Intense exercise requires recovery in order to prevent injury.
In terms of the two major categories of fitness, components of health-related fitness have a direct effect on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
- day-to-day functioning - disease risk - health status
A good hydration plan will take into consideration which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
- environmental conditions - a person's sweat rate - the intensity of the workout
Which of the following are effective remedies for sore muscles? (Select all that apply.)
- massaging the muscles gently -intensity movement such as slow walking
Which of the following are effects of exercising in the heat? (Select all that apply.)
- more blood flow to the skin - increased heart rate - elevated body temperature
Which of the following are components of health-related fitness? (Select all that apply.) Multiple select question.
- muscular strength - flexibility - cardio-respiratory endurance
Which of the following would be examples of everyday activities that can be used to be more active? (Select all that apply.) Multiple select question.
- taking the stairs - walking during one's lunch break - parking some distance away from one's destination and walking
Which term refers to the ability of the body to supply the muscles with oxygen in order to sustain physical activity? Multiple choice question.
Cardiorespiratory endurance
True or false: For sedentary people with little time to add physical activity to their routines, it is best to put off increasing activity until they have more time in the day for it.
False
True or false: Stretching is among the most effective ways to improve cardiovascular performance and muscle strength.
False
What part of the FITT formula concerns how often a person should exercise?
Frequency
What does the acronym FITT represent?
Frequency, intensity, time, and type
________________ related fitness components have a direct effect on your health status, disease risk, and day-to-day functioning.
Health
What should a person set as the goal for the number of steps to take each day? Multiple choice question.
It depends on the person's current activity level.
Muscular strength, muscular endurance, and several other key muscle attributes are known collectively as Multiple choice question.
Muscle fitness
______ is defined as producing a high degree of muscle force in a short amount of time. Multiple choice question.
Power
Which of the following statements about power is true?
Power requires strength and speed.
Individuals with high blood pressure should seek their doctor's advice before they exercise in the cold because exercise in cold temperatures
Puts extra strain on the heart
According to the principle of ______, the body adapts to the particular types and amounts of stress placed on it.
Specifity
What effect does high humidity have when air temperature is high?
Sweat does not evaporate as easily.
Sore or stiff muscles result from which of the following?
Too much activity
Physical fitness can be most accurately defined as
a set of attributes that allows a person to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness.
What activities increase muscular strength?
activities that involve applying force against resistance
The ability to change the direction and position of the body quickly and precisely is called
agility
The ability to maintain equilibrium when sitting, standing, or moving is called Multiple choice question.
balance
Without proper hydration while exercising in the heat, the body experiences a significant drop in ______ volume, which causes the heart to have to work harder. Multiple choice question.
blood
The relative amounts of muscle, fat, bone, and other vital tissues in the body are referred to as
body composition
Training below one's threshold will Multiple choice question.
burn calories but not contribute to improvements in fitness.
Which term refers to the ability of the body to supply the muscles with oxygen in order to sustain physical activity?
cardiorespiratory endurance
For most people who train outdoors, the weather ______ the training regimen. Multiple choice question.
complicates
A person who experiences persistent and intense dizziness after exercising should
consult a physician
Skill-related fitness includes fitness components that do which of the following? Multiple choice question.
contribute to an individual's ability to function in an efficient way
A pedometer measures physical activity by
counting a person's steps.
One of the primary functions of athletic shoes is to
cushion the impact on the body caused by the foot hitting the ground.
The proper amount of overload for a training regimen
depends on the fitness level of the individual.
Maintaining equilibrium while moving is called ______ balance.
dynamic
Muscular ______ is the ability of a muscle or a group of muscles to sustain an effort for an extended period of time.
endurance
Physical activity requires
energy or calorie expenditure.
When starting a new fitness program, a person should
exercise at a relatively low frequency.
Fitness levels tend to decline
gradually at first before declining more precipitously.
To prevent low-back pain, it is important to maintain flexibility in the lower back and
hamstrings
Which of the following are associated with physical fitness? (Select all that apply.)
having energy to enjoy leisure pursuits being alert carrying out daily tasks
In most cases, doctors will try to ______ the physical activity of people seeking to improve fitness.
help increase
If you exercise outdoors, which of the following are weather factors whose effects on your body you should most understand? (Select all that apply.)
humidity temperature wind speed
Which of the following is a condition characterized by abnormally low body temperature due to prolonged exposure to cold?
hypothermia
The ___________ principle refers to the fact that our overall healthy, past activities, body, type, genes, and other factors determine what we can accomplish physically and physiologically.
individuality
Two students train on treadmills at the campus gym for 30 minutes, three times per week. One student can "travel" a greater distance during the 30-minute session than the other student. The differences between the students most closely reflect which of the following fitness principles?
individuality
Exercising in poorly fitting shoes has been known to cause which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
knee problems back and hip pain bunions
High Humiditiy
makes high temperatures harder to adapt to.
The fitness principle that refers to the time required by the body to rebuild and improve tissues weakened by increased activity is
recovery
What is the training principle that refers to fitness improvements that are lost when demands on the body are lowered is called?
reversibility
The FITT formula refers to a
set of training principles.
When training, you should attempt to progress
slowly and gradually
Coordination relies on which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
speed reaction time balance agility
Which term refers to any movement of the body'?
physical activity
Coordinated movements are
sequenced and efficient.
Which of the following types of exercise will help ensure a healthy range of motion for all major joints?
stretching
The body's natural cooling system works through the evaporation of
sweat
The term target zone is best defined as
the ideal intensity for achieving the benefit one seeks from an activity.
When an individual who is exercising suddenly stops, Multiple choice question.
the person risks feeling light-headed.
Health-related fitness pertains to Multiple choice question.
things that have an impact on an individual's functional health.