Chapter 1: Understanding PA & Exercise

Question 1

Physical Activity

Answer 1

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure

Question 2

Physical activity domains

Answer 2

Recreation, Transport, occupation, household

Question 3

Exercise is defined as

Answer 3

Planned, structured, and repetitive behavior that is performed for the purpose of improving or maintaining physical fitness

Question 4

Health-Related Components of Fitness

Answer 4

Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Flexibility
Body Composition

Question 5

Skill-Related Fitness Components of Fitness

Answer 5

Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Reaction time
Speed

Question 6

Sedentary Behavior is Defined as

Answer 6

Sitting or reclining while engaging in minimal energy expenditure (less than 1.5 METS)

Question 7

Physical inactivity is defined as

Answer 7

Not meeting the recommended 30 minutes of moderate intensity PA on atleast 5 days per week or 30 minites of vigorous intensity PA on atleast 3 days per week for 3 or more months

Question 8

Guidelines for physical activity for children and adolescents consist of

Answer 8

60 or more minutes of moderate-vigorous PA daily
Aerobic: 60 or more minutes per day
Muscle Strengthening: 60 or more minutes of PA atleast 3 days per week

Question 9

Guidelines for Physical Activity for Adults consist of

Answer 9

Atleast 150-300 minutes of moderate intensity PA
75 minutes of Vigorous intensity PA
Or a combination of both
Muscle Strengthening: moderate intensity and exercise involving all major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week

Question 10

The most common musculoskeletal injuries, regardless of gender occur in

Answer 10

Lower body, particularly at the knee or foot