Physical Fitness

Question 1

What component of fitness is measured in VO2 max? What does a higher VO2 max mean?

Answer 1

Aerobic capacity. The more aerobic ally fit you are

Question 2

4 factors that affect VO2

Answer 2

1. Age
2. Heredity
3. Sex
4. Activity level

Question 3

Purpose of a warmup

Answer 3

Gradually increasing your HR and body temp to prevent injury

Question 4

Purpose of a cool down

Answer 4

Gradually decrease your HR and body temp to prevent injury

Question 5

What percentage of max HR is your target HR range?

What is your personal range in BPM?

Answer 5

60%-90%

123.6-185.4 bpm

Question 6

What is a BMI ratio and what does it measure?

What is a healthy range for males and females?

Answer 6

It is a way to asses a body’s size in relation to your weight over your height
Males: 18-22
Females: 17-24

Question 7

What is the minimum amount of fat that your body needs called?

Answer 7

Essential fat

Question 8

What principle do we use for our fitness plan and what does it stand for?

Answer 8

Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type

Question 9

Definition of physical fitness

Answer 9

A combination of qualities that enable an individual to meet the physical demands of life

Question 10

List and define 5 components of physical fitness

Answer 10

1. Aerobic capacity - body’s ability to use oxygen
2. Body composition - ratio of fat to lean tissue
3. Flexibility - ability of joints to move throughout its full range of motion
4. Muscular strength - ability for muscles to work
5. Muscular endurance - power of a muscle to keep working