Chapter 2

Question 1

physical fitness

Answer 1

a set of attributes that allow the body to respond or and adapt to the demands and stress of physical activity

Question 2

physical activity

Answer 2

movement performed by skeletal muscle

Question 3

exercise

Answer 3

planned, structured, repetitive movement intended to improve or maintain physical fitness

Question 4

how many hour of moderate intensity aerobic exercise should adults get

Answer 4

150 mins/wk

Question 5

how many hours of vigorous intensity aerobic exercise should adults get

Answer 5

75 mins/wk

Question 6

who benefits from physical activity

Answer 6

everyone including those with disabilities

Question 7

components of health related fitness

Answer 7

cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, body composition

Question 8

cardiovascular endurance

Answer 8

the ability to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate to high intensity

Question 9

CV endurance depends on…

Answer 9

1. lungs delivering oxygen to the blood stream
2. heart capacity for pumping blood
3. the capability of the chemical system of cells to use oxygen and process fuels
4. the ability of the nervous system and blood vessels to regulate blood flow

Question 10

muscular strength

Answer 10

the amount of force capable of producing with a single maximum effort

Question 11

muscular strength depends on…

Answer 11

size of muscle cells and the ability of nerves to activate those cells

Question 12

what is muscular strength needed for

Answer 12

to properly align the skeleton, to perform everyday activities, and provide postural support

Question 13

muscular endurance

Answer 13

the ability to resist fatigue and sustain a level of muscle tnesion

Question 14

muscular strength is dependent on…

Answer 14

the size of muscle cells, the ability to store fuel, blood supply, and metabolic capacity

Question 15

muscular strength is important for

Answer 15

maintaining posture and preventing injuries

Question 16

flexibility

Answer 16

ability to move joints through their full range of motion

Question 17

flexibility is dependent on

Answer 17

structure of the joint, length and elasticity of connective tissue, and nervous system

Question 18

Body composition

Answer 18

Proportion of fat and fat-free mass

Question 19

body composition depends on…

Answer 19

Dependent on diet and exercise (lifestyle)

Question 20

Somatotype classifies body-types

Answer 20

endomorph, mesomorph, ectomorph

Question 21

endomorph

Answer 21

round or pear-shaped
weight-lifting, swimming, and cycling

Question 22

mesomorph

Answer 22

lean and muscular
any physical activity or sports

Question 23

Ectomorph

Answer 23

thin and linear
distance running and ballet

Question 24

adapting to stress in physical training

Answer 24

specificity
progressive overload
reversibility
individual differences

Question 25

specificity

Answer 25

in order to develop a particular component, exercises must be performed that are specific to that component

Question 26

progressive overload

Answer 26

incrementally increase the amount of stress on the body causes adaptations to occurs that will improve fitness

Question 27

6 dimensions that determine progressive overload

Answer 27

frequency, intensity, time, type, volume, progression

Question 28

reversibility

Answer 28

the body will adjust to low levels of activity just as it will with high levels of activity

Question 29

individual differences

Answer 29

we all respond at different rates and have different capabilities for performance