Ch 1

Question 1

What is physical activity

Answer 1

A behavior - movement that causes muscle contraction

Question 2

What is exercise

Answer 2

Physical activity that is planned

• to improve fitness
• leisure time PA is not exercise

Question 3

What is fitness

Answer 3

A trait - ability to perform

Question 4

1 MET = …

Answer 4

3.5 mL O2/ kg / min

Question 5

Mod intensity ex?

Answer 5

3-5.9 METs

Question 6

Vigorous intensity ex?

Answer 6

6 or more METs

Question 7

PA Guidelines for under 18 yrs

Answer 7

60 mins MVPA

Question 8

PA Guidelines for healthy 18-65 yr olds

Answer 8

150 mins / week mod ex
•30-60 mins mod ex x5 days/wk
-or-
•20-60 mins vig ex x3 days/wk

AND

8-10 strength ex 2-3x/week
[8-12 reps]

Question 9

PA Guidelines
healthy >65 yrs
-or
50-64 yrs w/chron cond

Answer 9

150 mins/wk mod ex
•30-60 mins mod ex x5 days/wk
-or-
•20-60 mins vig ex x3 days/wk

AND

8-10 strength ex 2-3x/ wk
[10-15 reps]

AND - if risk of falling

Balance ex

AND

Have activity plan

Question 10

Does exercising pose a risk?

Answer 10

Yes, but the benefits outweigh the risks