Personal health quiz

What does the FITT formula stand for

F - Frequency

I - Intensity

T- Time

T - Type

What are 6 benefits of regular physical activity?

1. Weight management

2. Reduced risk of diseases

3. Improved self esteem/mental health

4. Stronger bones/muscles

5. Better sleep

6. Increased energy/alertness

What are the 6 training principles?

• Warm-up

• Cool-down

• Specificity

• Overload

• Progression

• Reversibility

What is the warm-up training principle?

A period of light activity before a workout to gradually increase heart rate, blood flow to muscles, and body temperature to prevent injury.

What is the cool-down training principle?

A period of low intensity exercise after a workout to help the heart rate return to resting levels and reduce muscle soreness.  

What is the specificity training principle?

Training should be relevant and appropriate to the sport or goal for which the individual is training in order to produce the desired effect.

What is the overload training principle?

To improve fitness, the body must be stressed or worked at a greater level than it is normally accustomed to.

What is the progression training principle?

The gradual increase in “overload” over time in order to continue seeing improvements.

What is the reversibility training principle?

Any physical gains made through training will be lost if the training is stopped or significantly reduced.

What are the main health related fitness categories?

• Cardiorespiratory endurance

• Muscular strength

• Muscular endurance

• Flexibility

Cardiorespiratory endurance

• Ability of your heart and lungs to deliver oxygen to the body for an extended amount of time.

• Ex: Running for a long period of time

Muscular strength

• The maximum amount of force a muscle can exert in a single effort.

• Ex: Lifting a heavy weight once

Muscular endurance

• The ability of a muscle to sustain repeated contractions or maintain a static position against resistance for an extended period of time. 

• Ex: Push-ups

Flexibility

• The range of motion available at the joints.

• Ex: Touching your toes

What tests and questions are typical during a Physical Exam? 

• Vital signs (height, weight, etc.), physical assessment, and sometimes urinary tests or heart scans.

• They may ask questions about your mental health, medical history, medications, and more.

What is the difference between an Ophthalmologist and an Optometrist? 

• An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. They are trained to perform eye surgery.

• An optometrist is a healthcare professional who provides primary vision care, including eye exams, vision tests, and prescribing glasses.

What is Myopia? 

Nearsightedness - Can only see up close objects clearly and objects further away are blurry.

What is Hyperopia?

Farsightedness - Distant objects are seen clearly, while close objects are blurry

How do you know if you possibly have Conjunctivitis?

• Pink eye

• If there is redness in the white of the eye or inner eyelid, increased tearing or discharge, itchy or scratchy, or swelling.

Explain the differences between Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants. 

• Hearing aids are removable electronic devices that amplify sound. They are typically used for mild to severe hearing loss.

• Cochlear implants are surgically implanted devices that directly stimulate the auditory nerve. They are used for people with profound hearing loss and would receive little benefit from a hearing aid.

List 4 recommendations to protect your ears and hearing:

1. Wear ear protection around loud noises

2. Turn the volume down on music

3. If you’ve been in a noisy environment, allow your ears to recover in a quiet space

4. Avoid using q-tips

List 4 recommendations to protect your eyes and sight:

1. Eat a balanced diet

2. Wear sunglasses

3. Give your eyes a break after looking at screens for an extended period of time

4. Wear protective eyewear (safety glasses during yard work, sports, etc.)

How often should you see a dentist? 

You should generally see a dentist once every six months.

What is fluoride and how can you get enough to protect your teeth? 

• Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps prevent cavities by strengthening tooth enamel.

• You can get enough by brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and getting professional fluoride treatment at the dentist.

Why are mouthguards recommended during contact sports? 

They act as a buffer to absorb the force of impacts in sports. They help prevent broken teeth, cut lips, and other injuries to the mouth, gums, and jaw.

How much sleep is recommended for teenagers? 

8 to 10 hours of sleep

List 4 recommendations to ensure you get adequate sleep every night:

1. Stick to a schedule

2. Create a tech free zone or time where you have to turn off electronics

3. Optimize your environment (cool, dark and quiet area)

4. Limit caffeine

Why is it important to have good hygiene and grooming habits?          

 In order to prevent diseases, build social and professional confidence, physical comfort, and early detection of medical issues.

Identify and describe 4 common feet problems

1. Athlete’s foot

2. Bunions

3. Ingrown toenails

4. Calluses

List 4 facts about acne:

1. Caused by pores clogged with oil and dead cells

2. Increased with stress

3. Can be treated by face wipes or in some cases, over the counter medicine

4. Increases with puberty

Is stretching one of the 5 components of fitness?

No

True or False: Sleeping burns calories

True

What is the most important reason to wear a mouthguard?

To help prevent a severe concussion

Is frequency one of the 6 training principles?

No

True or False: There are 6 skill related fitness components

True