Health Related Fitness: Practice

Which of the following is a direct benefit of good flexibility? A. increased muscle strength B. increased range of motion C. improved muscle endurance D. none of the above

B. increased range of motion

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cardiorespiratory fitness? A. More blood is pumped through the body. B. The risk of cardiovascular disease is decreased. C. Longer durations of large muscle exercises are possible. D. The efficiency of the respiratory system increases.

C. Longer durations of large muscle exercises are possible

Explain the relationship between muscular strength and endurance and describe their impact on health-related fitness.

If you have good muscular strength it allows you to endure the weight of heavy objects. This helps make your bones stronger and less frail. Injuries can also be prevented by working out more often, having good endurance, and muscular strength.

(Journal Activity) Imagine that you and a friend are discussing your health-related fitness levels. What assessments could you and your friend use to determine your health-related fitness levels for each component and what activities could you do to improve the components of health-related fitness?

One thing you could do in order to measure your cardiovascular strength you can do a full sprint run. In order to help improve your fitness levels you can swim, jog/run, body weight exercises, and a balanced diet.

Explain why the greatest benefits to cardiorespiratory fitness come from sustained physical activities like running, walking and cycling.

The more that you exercise your body, the more endurance your body will develop. By engaging yourself in activities such as running, walking, cycling, etc, you are helping build your bodies endurance to do it longer.