Physical Fitness Study Guide Questions

What is a SMART goal?

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound

What does FITT stand for?

frequency, intensity, time, and type

Examples of sedentary behaviors

Watching TV

Riding in a car

Sitting for long periods

What is a sedentary behavior

activities that do not increase energy expenditure substantially about the resting level

Examples of aerobic exercises

Swimming

Cycling

Walking

Examples of anaerobic exercise

weightlifting

sprinting

HIIT

jumping

What is muscular strength?

ability to exert force

What is muscular endurance?

length of time you can exert force

What can you do to avoid injuries when exercising?

Exercise with a friend

Stretch before and after

Don’t bounce

What is the type of activity that uses oxygen to fuel the body?

aerobic activity

What are endorphins?

chemicals released by your brain when exercising that make you feel good - affect emotions and relieve pain

What are repetitions?

number of times you perform a specific exercise

What is the ability to bend without breakage and go through a full range of motion?

flexibility

What components make up skill-related fitness

agility, balance, coordination, speed, power, and reaction time

What diseases are related to sedentary lifestyle behavior

Cardiovascular disease

stroke

asthma

What is health related fitness

ability to do everyday tasks and activities

What is muscular endurance

the length to time that you can exert force

To safely exercise, which of these things should you do?

start slowly

dont over do it

warm up and cool down

stay hydrated

spotter when lifting

use proper equipment

Know how to calculate max heart rate

220 - age

If a person wanted to increase their muscular endurance what would be the best choice for them?

low weight, high amount of reps

If a person wanted to increase their muscular strength what would be the best choice for them?

high weight, low amount of reps