Midterm Exam Prep

Question 1

What is Physical Fitness?

Answer 1

The ability of your body systems to WORK TOGETHER more effeciently

Question 2

What are characteristics that are passed down from parent to offspring called?

Answer 2

Heredity

Question 3

What is Body Compisition?

Answer 3

The amount of fat present in the body (or) all the tissues of fat on the body

Question 4

What is Cardio-respiratory Fitness?

Answer 4

The ability of the HEART, LUNGS, and BLOOD VESSELS to work efficiently when a person exercises.

Question 5

When should we take our Recovery Heart Rate?

Answer 5

1-3 minutes AFTER an activity (Exercise)

Question 6

What is Target Heart Rate?

Answer 6

The beats per minute while exercising which tells if you are improving. It should be between 50%-80% of your max heart rate

Question 7

If pulse falls below your THR, during exercise should you increase or decrease?

Answer 7

Increase exercise

Question 8

What is the test for Cardiovascular Fitness?

Answer 8

P.A.C.E.R

Question 9

How do we measure our Body Composition?

Answer 9

Body Fat Analyzer (B.F.A)

Question 10

What is Muscular Strength?

Answer 10

The amount of force a muscle can produce.

Question 11

What is the test for Muscular Strength?

Answer 11

The Push-Up test

Question 12

What is the test for Muscular Endurance?

Answer 12

The Curl-Up test

Question 13

What is Muscular Endurance?

Answer 13

The ability to contract the muscles many times without tiring or resting.

Question 14

What is Power?

Answer 14

The amount of great force you can produce over a short period of time

Question 15

What are the 5 Skill-Related fitness?

Answer 15

1. Agility
2. Balance
3. Coordination
4. Reaction Time
5. Speed

Question 16

What is Agility?

Answer 16

The ability to quickly change your body position and movements

Question 17

What is Balance?

Answer 17

The ability to stay upright whilst standing or moving

Question 18

What is Coordination?

Answer 18

The ability to use your senses or body parts together

Question 19

What are the two types of Coordination?

Answer 19

• Hand-eye coordination
• Foot-eye coordination

Question 20

What is Reaction Time?

Answer 20

The amount of time it takes to move when you realize you need to react

Question 21

What is Speed?

Answer 21

The ability to move across an area in a short period of time

Question 22

What is the minimum amount of days per week to engage in rigorous activity?

Answer 22

3 days per week

Question 23

What should we do when exercising in Cold, Wet, and Windy weather?

Answer 23

• Dress Properly
• Avoid exercising in this weather

Question 24

What should we wear when exercising in Cold, Wet, or Windy weather?

Answer 24

Wear several LAYERS of LIGHTWEIGHT clothing.

Question 25

What should we do when exercising in Hot & Humid weather?

Answer 25

- Begin GRADUALLY - Drink WATER - Rest frequently in shaded areas to LOWER BODY TEMPERATURE

Question 26

What should we wear when exercising in Hot & Humid weather?

Answer 26

Wear proper clothing, LIGHT colors and POROUS material

Question 27

What is the formula used to make sure your goals are clear and reachable?

Answer 27

S.M.A.R.T

Question 28

What does S.M.A.R.T stand for?

Answer 28

S - Specific (sensible/significant) M - Measurable (motivating) A - Attainable (achievable) R - Relevant (realistic/reasonable) T - Time Based

Question 29

What are the principles of exercise?

Answer 29

A. Overload B. Progression C. Specificity

Question 30

What are the Principles of Overload?

Answer 30

Doing more physical activity than normal, adjustable by frequency, intensity, or time

Question 31

What are the Principles of Progression?

Answer 31

The amount of intensity in a Physical Activity increasing gradually, adjustable by adding intensity when exercise feels too easy

Question 32

What is the formula to alter a fitness program to improve fitness?

Answer 32

The F.I.T.T formula

Question 33

What does F.I.T.T stand for?

Answer 33

F - Frequency (how often) I - Intensity (how hard) T - Time (how long) T - Type (what type/what muscle)

Question 34

What is Heart Rate?

Answer 34

The number of time your heart beats per minute, indicating the INTENSITY of an exercise

Question 35

How do you Measure your Heart R ate?

Answer 35

Put two fingers on your wrist or under your chin

Question 36

What is Weight Training?

Answer 36

Strength training that occurs when using heavy weights with low repetitions

Question 37

What are two types of exercises?

Answer 37

Isotonic Exercise - Movement involved Isometric Exercise - No movement involved

Question 38

What is a Repetition? (Rep)

Answer 38

The number of consecutive times an exercise in a set is completed

Question 39

What is a set?

Answer 39

One full group of repetitions of a specific exercise

Question 40

What are the 3 stages of a workout?

Answer 40

#1 - Warm-up #2 - Workout (Exercise) #3 - Cool down

Question 41

What is a Warm-up?

Answer 41

A series of activities like heart and muscle warm-ups and stretches to prepare the body for more vigorous exercises and helps prevent injury. It is usually 1-3 MINUTES

Question 42

What is a Cool-down?

Answer 42

A series of activities like heart and muscle cool-downs and stretches that helps the body recover after vigorous exercise that usually LASTS 1-3 MINUTES

Question 43

What is an Overuse Injury?

Answer 43

An injury that occurs when a repeated movement of a specific group of muscles causes bodily wear and tear

Question 44

What is a Risk Factor?

Answer 44

Anything that increases a person's chances of an occurring health issue

Question 45

What are some Controllable Risk Factors?

Answer 45

- Smoking - Stress - Drug use - Alcohol use - Lack of nutrition

Question 46

What are some Non-Controllable Risk Factors?

Answer 46

- Age - Biological gender - Heredity

Question 47

What are the steps to creating a personal fitness plan?

Answer 47

#1 - Evaluating current fitness levels #2 - Setting goals #3 - Selecting activities