Chapter Reading: Why Be Fit? Functional Fitness - A Foundation of Life

The purpose of functional fitness is to enhance quality of life, reduce chronic pain, and avoid suffering. Which of the following activities would be negatively affected by having poor functional fitness?

Walking to class, Carrying a laundry basket

According to SHAPE America, physical literacy is the ability to move with _________ and _________ in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.

confidence, competence

As a person’s body is stressed in small ways over long periods of time, __________ may occur, which causes worsening pain in areas of the body.

microtrauma

A person’s ability to move involves the muscles, the skeleton, and the nervous system and is due to an interrelationship of which of the following areas?

Strength, Endurance, Flexibility

If a person spends most of their time sitting, they will eventually have weakness in their ankles, hips, abdomen, back, and shoulders. How might the body compensate for this?

Utilizing an incorrect pattern of movement

If a bodybuilder with great muscle strength were to throw her back out while carrying a box, it could be said she is very strong yet not very ____________, and therefore cannot meet the demands that come into daily life.

functional

It may be assumed that functional fitness deals only with your physical dimension, but in actuality, functional fitness helps develop

your whole person

True or False? Adding strength or endurance to existing dysfunction will not change the underlying lack of function.

True

Day-to-day skills are primarily associated with health-related fitness and include even simple activities. Which of the following would be associated with skill-related fitness?

Gymnastics, Sprinting

Someone who has proper alignment of the musculoskeletal system that allows the body to move according to its design is most likely to be said to have which of the following qualities?

Good posture

True or False? You must always force yourself to have good posture and ensure it flows from one body part to the other.

False

Good posture needs to come before regular physical activity. If a person with poor posture gains strength from exercising regularly, what is most likely to happen?

The imbalance will worsen

Flexibility is the ability to move a joint or joint lever system through a full range of motion. Which of the following is NOT involved in joint mobility?

Nerves

Being able to bend, twist, and stretch is needed for everyday activities. What facilitates this type of movement?

Dynamic flexibility

Strength training from a health-related perspective goes beyond building brute strength. Besides muscular strength, what benefits are gained from a good resistance strength-training program?

Mental focus, Reduced aches and pains, Proper breathing, Balance

If a person were to attempt to use a piece of equipment at the gym for the first time and there was a feeling of awkwardness, what will help the person learn to use the equipment through experience and learning?

Proprioception

A person’s resting heart rate is on average about 65–70 beats per minute. Which of the following activities would be most likely to put a person at this rate?

Sitting in a cafe

Physical activities like running, cycling, and swimming that elevate the heart rate are needed to develop ______________, which enhances a person’s ability to do physical work.

cardiorespiratory fitness

Regular cardiorespiratory exercise improves fitness and enhances performance and skill. Which of the following would NOT likely result from performing regular cardiorespiratory exercise?

Tightened muscles, Limited blood flow

Functional fitness gives us a solid foundation for living a quality life. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of functional fitness?

Lower metabolic rate

True or False? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs might reduce or eliminate pain, but they also increase the production of prostaglandins in the body, which increases the risk of stomach ulcers.

False

Chronic conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes, and hypertension plague millions of people and contribute to a majority of health care costs worldwide, but these conditions can be prevented with _____________ as a base of your physical health.

functional fitness

The body needs rest and time to recuperate; ______________ ignore basic physiological signals to hide the feeling that we need to rest as a way to supplement energy.

artificial stimulants

Being fit allows you to enjoy many activities that can add great enjoyment to your life and help you feel positive and productive, which can help offset

depression.

The functioning within your body as well as the practical functioning of your whole being will be healthier as you incorporate cardiorespiratory activities into your lifestyle. Which of the following is NOT a long-term benefit of cardiorespiratory fitness?

Faster resting pulse rate

True or False? How we choose to live, in large part, determines our risk of dying prematurely of chronic diseases.

True

Physicians and other health professionals recommend doing resistive exercise or weight training for health reasons. Which of the following are possible benefits of this component of functional fitness?

Increased bone mineral density, Healthy body weight, Greater capacity for activities

If a woman exercises excessively and experiences disordered eating, her menstrual cycle may cease for a number of months. This cessation of menstrual periods is called

amenorrhea.

One of the most common ailments among middle-aged and older adults is lower-back pain. What are some of the easiest things you can do to maintain proper posture and avoid problems in the lower back and neck?

Purchase a comfortable mattress, Take breaks often while working, Avoid standing for long periods of time

One of the ethical issues that will continue to confront us as we advance scientific knowledge can be framed as therapeutic versus eugenic use of this knowledge. Which of the following are most likely to be considered eugenic approaches?

Anabolic steroids to boost performance, Elective surgery to gain greater flexibility, Genetic manipulation to increase lifespan

True or False? If a person goes to extremes in behavior, particularly in the aspects of striving to live a healthy lifestyle, it can be more detrimental than helpful to their quality of life.

True

Functional fitness can be self-assessed with simple tests that give you an indication of your basic movement patterns and functional abilities. Which of the following would likely be causes for failing the test?

Limited movement in a joint , Imbalance between right and left sides, Unable to maintain a stretching position

What should you do if you experience pain during a functional fitness self-assessment test?

Talk to your doctor

If you are fairly sedentary and have become inflexible and unbalanced, what has likely become compromised to compensate for the weakness?

Movement patterns

In the case of failing any of the tests in a self-assessment, progressive ___________ can be utilized to overcome deficiencies.

corrective exercises

Functional fitness ______________ are designed to increase your awareness of the role of functional fitness as a legitimate component of a healthy exercise program.

self-assessments