Components Of Fitness

Question 1

Physical fitness

Answer 1

Ability to perform physical activity vigorously with energy left for other tasks

Question 2

RICE (what to do when you get a sprain)

Answer 2

Rest
Ice (apply ice to area 5 min at a time)
Compression (bandage area)
Elevation (lift affected limb)

Question 3

Components to achieve to be fit

Answer 3

Cardiorespiratory system
Muscular strength & endurance
Flexibility
Healthy body composition

Question 4

Steps to follow to ensure you stay fit & healthy

Answer 4

1. Assess your fitness
2. Look at health related fitness standards & performance req
3. Set goals to improve fitness
4. Actively participate in fitness programme
5. Reassess your fitness against goals set
6. Commit to a regular exercise programme

Question 5

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Answer 5

Ability to exercise body for long periods of time without getting tired

Question 6

Tests for cardiorespiratory Endurance

Answer 6

Run on spot
12 min run test
Multistage beep

Question 7

Exercises to improve cardiorespiratory Endurance

Answer 7

Run & humo in place 30 sec
Jumoing jacks
Swimming
Etc

Question 8

Flexibility

Answer 8

Ability to move joints & use your nusckes through their full range if motion

Question 9

Tests for flexibility

Answer 9

Sit & reach test
Shoulder Stretch
Toe touch test

Question 10

Exercise to improve flexibility

Answer 10

Yoga
Regular stretching

Question 11

Musculsr Strength & endurance

Answer 11

Ability of muscles to apply force & continue applying force

Question 12

Ways to muscular strength and endurance

Answer 12

Regular exercise
Body weight squats
Weighted training
Planks

Question 13

Body composition

Answer 13

Make up of your body in terms of lean mass

Question 14

Test for body composition

Answer 14

Body mass index - compares weight to height using formula dividing weight by height squared to give measure of fitness
Skin fold test

Question 15

Ways to improve body composition

Answer 15

Balanced diet
Regular exercise