Exercise Physiology

Question 1

3 mm fiber types

Answer 1

-slow twitch: slow oxidative (SO)
-fast twitch: fast oxidative glycolytic (FOG)
-fast twitch: fast glycolytic (FG)

Question 2

athletes with increased amount of SO, FOG, and FG mm fibers

Answer 2

SO: long distance runners
FOG: soccer players
FG: sprinters

Question 3

5 health components of physical fitness

Answer 3

• cardiovascular fitness
• flexibility
• muscular strength
• body composition
• muscular endurance