Health-Related Fitness

Different forms of exercise improve different aspects of health-related fitness. TRUE OR FALSE

During resistance exercise, muscles are __________. A. working against a force B. repeatedly contracted C. concerted in movement D. all of the above

Exercises that improve cardiovascular fitness improve body composition, because they __________. A. increase body fat B. increase body tissue C. release energy D. store energy

Improving muscular strength and endurance slows bone density loss. TRUE OR FALSE

The BEST strategy for improving flexibility throughout the body is to __________. A. perform different stretching exercises targeting multiple areas B. perform the same exercise over and over until target flexibility is reached C. perform stretching exercises in between each strength-building exercise D. perform a set routine of exercises, targeting only one area of the body

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good body composition? A. increased metabolic efficiency B. reduced risk of cardiovascular disease C. increased range of movement D. improved bone and joint health

The sit-and-reach test assesses hamstring flexibility. TRUE OR FALSE

Which of the following BEST explains why multiple exercises are needed to improve muscular strength and endurance throughout the body? A. Push-ups don't exercise leg muscle groups. B. Different exercises are needed to improve different muscle groups. C. Weight lifting is more important for muscle strength than endurance. D. Not all muscle groups can be exercised simultaneously.

Muscular endurance refers to the maximum amount of force a muscle group can generate. TRUE OR FALSE

Cardiorespiratory fitness improves the efficiency of the cardiovascular and the respiratory systems in delivering oxygen to the body. TRUE OR FALSE

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Muscular Strength

Muscular endurance

Flexibility

Body composition

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