Exercise

Question 0

Physical activity (definition)

Answer 0

“Bodily movement produced

by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure and produces progressive health benefits.”

Question 1

Physical wellness requires (x2)

Answer 1

 Eating well
 Exercising (“Good physical fitness…”)
 Largely determines your quality and quantity of life

Question 2

Physical exercise (examples)(x6)

Answer 2

 Walking to school or work 
 Taking the stairs
 Gardening
 Doing household chores
 Dancing
 Washing the car by hand

Question 3

Exercise (definition)

Answer 3

“A type of physical activity
that requires planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movements with the intent of improving or maintaining one or more components of physical fitness.”

Question 4

Exercise (examples)(x4)

Answer 4

 Running
 Cycling
 Weight lifting
 Yoga

Question 5

PA Guidelines for Americans

Answer 5

2008 = the Federal Government’s first-ever Physical Guidelines for Americans

Question 6

PA Guidelines for adults

Answer 6

2 1⁄2 hrs/wk of moderate aerobic PA
OR
1 1⁄4 hr/wk of vigorous PA (at least 10 min bouts)
AND at least 2 days/wk of muscle strengthening activities

Question 7

PA Guidelines for children/adolescents

Answer 7

1 hr/daily of moderate or vigorous aerobic PA – including vigorous PA at least 3 X wk
AND
at least 3 days/wk of muscle strengthening activities
AND
bone-strengthening activities 3X wk

Question 8

Health-related fitness (definition)

Answer 8

Fitness programs designed to improve the overall health of an individual

Question 9

Health-related fitness: components (x4)

Answer 9

Cardiorespiratory endurance (aerobic)
Muscular strength and endurance
 Flexibility
Body composition

Question 10

Skill-related fitness (definition)

Answer 10

Fitness components important for success in skillful activities and athletic events

Question 11

Skill-related fitness: components (x6)

Answer 11

Agility
Coordination
Speed
Balance
Reaction time
Power

Question 12

Exercise bioenergetics (definition)

Answer 12

The food energy we consume (carbohydrates, fats, and protein) must be converted into biologically usable energy

Question 13

What is the only source of energy for our cells?

Answer 13

 Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

 Energy is stored in chemical bonds

Question 14

When is energy released?

Answer 14

 Energy is released when the bond is broken; during activity
 Without adequate ATP, all cellular activity would stop
 Problem: our supply of ATP is extremely limited
 10-15 seconds of maximal exertion