Ch 6 Program Design Elements

Question 1

What is cardiorespiratory conditioning?

Answer 1

Cardiorespiratory conditioning is an activity
used to improve the body‘s ability to
process and deliver oxygen by using intense
movements and activities that stimulate the
cardiovascular system.

Question 2

The progression from a lower intensity
level to a higher intensity level, longer
duration, and/or increased frequency of
exercise is known as _____________.

Answer 2

Smart progression.

Question 3

Fat burning can only occur through extreme
cardiovascular exercise. True or False?

Answer 3

False.

Question 4

What form of strength training leads to
muscle hypertrophy?

Answer 4

Resistance training.

Question 5

A short duration of activity that precedes
major exercise is:
a) Cool-down
b) Stretching
c) Warm-up

Answer 5

C) Warm-up.

Question 6

Flexibility is how far and how easily one can
move the joints. True or False?

Answer 6

False.

Question 7

What are some physical benefits to
improving flexibility?

Answer 7

Relieving joint stress, improving function and
neuromuscular efficiency, and maintaining
the normal functional length of all muscles.

Question 8

Passive stretching requires additional
mental and physical endurance compared to
active stretching. True or False?

Answer 8

False.

Question 9

What is the first and most fundamental
component of biomechanical function in
sports performance?

Answer 9

Balance.

Question 10

Speed play only works with individuals who
are at an optimal level of physical fitness.
True or False?

Answer 10

False.