Chapter 2 Principles Of Physical Fitness

Which is the best definition of physical activity?

To which type of physical activity does the term exercise specifically refer?

According to the latest recommendations, for substantial health benefits adults should

Which statement is correct regarding physical activity?

Physical activity guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggest which action to achieve or maintain weight loss?

Cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength are all components of

Which term is defined as the ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity?

What is one effect of increasing one's cardiorespiratory endurance?

Which condition is closely linked to heart disease?

What is the definition of muscular strength?

Which change to muscle cells causes older adults to lose muscular strength?

What is muscular endurance?

Which of the following statements best describes flexibility?

What characterizes healthy body composition?

a high proportion of muscle, bone, and water and an acceptably low proportion of fat

Which ability is a skill-related fitness component?

Which activity best demonstrates specificity of training?

Which statement is true regarding exercise and physical activity for those with disabilities?

The body adapting to a gradual increase in the amount of exercise is the definition of which stage of exercising?

Which of the following is a dimension used to determine the amount of overload needed to maintain or improve one's fitness level?

Which of the following statements about exercise intensity is accurate?

The time component of the FITT-VP refers to the

What is the recommended duration for a session of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

How quickly will people who stop exercising lose up to 50% of their fitness improvement?

If one must temporarily stop exercising regularly, which factor should be maintained while the others are curtailed?

Training can improve the body's ability to transport and use oxygen no more than about

What does the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) achieve?

An exercise stress test is used to detect

What is the first step in creating a successful fitness program?

Which activities are on the bottom level of the physical activity pyramid?

Which activities are best for developing cardiorespiratory endurance?

Which activities best develop muscular strength and endurance?

Which is most effective in improving flexibility?

Which combination of activities is most effective at developing healthy body composition?

What is the best way to improve and maintain fitness?

When are overuse or overtraining injuries most likely to occur?

How does cooling down help those who exercise?

What is another name for cycle training?

What is one way to effectively develop a higher degree of fitness?

Which is a good strategy for evaluating a health and fitness center?