Word Bank

Question 1

Cardiovascular

Answer 1

Refers to heart, arteries, veins, and/or smaller blood vessels.

Question 2

Intensity

Answer 2

RPE (rate of perceived exertion) - how hard your body is working during physical activity.

Question 3

Maximal heart rate

Answer 3

Limit to how fast our heart can beat during physical activity.

Question 4

Repetitions AKA reps

Answer 4

Single execution of an exercise.

Question 5

Resistance

Answer 5

Weight or load.

Question 6

Sets

Answer 6

Number of repetitions done in a succession e.g. 1 set = 10 reps.

Question 7

Exercise

Answer 7

Form of physical activity planned to improve or maintain fitness.

Question 8

Resting heart rate

Answer 8

Number of times your heart beats while resting.

Question 9

Target heart rate

Answer 9

Effort required for cardio-respiratory improvement in fitness.

Question 10

FITT principle

Answer 10

Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type.

Question 11

Power

Answer 11

Maximum amount of a force as fast as possible (speed + strength = power).

Question 11

Speed

Answer 11

Preform a movement as quick as possible.

Question 12

Balance

Answer 12

Ability to stay upright while standing/moving.

Question 13

Reaction time

Answer 13

Time it takes to respond to stimulus.

Question 14

Coordination

Answer 14

Ability to select the right muscle at the right time to achieve a proper action.

Question 15

Strength

Answer 15

Amount of force a muscle can exert in a single contraction.

Question 16

Flexibility

Answer 16

Joints are able to maintain the movement necessary for carrying out daily tasks.

Question 17

Agility

Answer 17

Ability to change direction and control body movements.

Question 18

Cardiorespiratory endurance(aerobic fitness)

Answer 18

Ability to preform exercises of a moderate to high intensity for an extended period of time.