Practice Quizzes

Chapter 3: Principles of Physical Fitness Development

1: According to the recommendations by the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans adults need:
at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity every week or an equivalent mix of moderate and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.
muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).
at least 75 minutes (1 hours and 15 minutes) of moderate intensity aerobic activity or 45 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity every week or an equivalent mix of moderate and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.
A & B
2: The MyActivity Pyramid has ___ levels.
3
4
5
6
3: Health-related fitness is divided into ____ components.
3
4
5
6
4: Skill-related fitness is divided into ____ components.
3
4
5
6
5: _______________ refers to the functioning of the heart and pulmonary system.
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Flexibility
Body composition
6: _______________ is the amount of force a muscle or muscle group can exert with a single maximum effort.
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Flexibility
Body composition
7: _______________ is the ability to move a joint or a group of joints through their complete range of motion.
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Flexibility
Body composition
8: _______________ is the ratio of fat to fat-free mass in the body.
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Flexibility
Body composition
9: _______________ is the ability to quickly and accurately change the direction of the movement of the body in space.
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Reaction time
10: _______________ is the ability to maintain equilibrium while moving or stationary.
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Reaction time
11: _______________ is the ability to combine the senses with different body parts to perform activities smoothly and accurately.
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Reaction time
12: The principle of _______________ states that a greater than normal load or intensity on the body system is required for training adaptation.
overload
progression
specificity
reversibility
recovery
13: The principle of _______________ states that, to ensure safety and effectiveness, the overload must be applied in a systematic and logical fashion over an extended period of time.
overload
progression
specificity
reversibility
recovery
14: The main idea behind the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans is that regular physical activity over months and years can produce long-term health benefits.
TRUE
FALSE
15: Adults need at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity every week or an equivalent mix of moderate and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.
TRUE
FALSE
16: Adults need muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).
TRUE
FALSE
17: The pinnacle of the MyActivity Pyramid represents physical activities that everyone should try to incorporate into their everyday routines.
TRUE
FALSE
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