Chapter 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 buring can only occur through extreme cardiovascualar 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 activiity 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. It’s the ability of your joints to move through a full RoM.

Question 7

What are some physical benefits to improving flexibility?

Answer 7

Relieving joint stress, improving function, and neuromuscular efficiency, and maintaing 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 componet 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.