fitness exam

Question 1

How much mild physical activity is recommended for a person to have daily according to Canada’s Physical Activity Guide?

Answer 1

60 minutes

Question 2

How much moderate to vigorous physical activity is recommended for a person to have daily according to Canada’s Physical Activity Guide?

Answer 2

20 to 40 minutes

Question 3

How much high level intensity physical activity is recommended for a person to have daily according to Canada’s Physical Activity Guide?

Answer 3

20 to 30 minutes

Question 4

Explain the TALK TEST in 3 points

Answer 4

• if you can’t talk as you exercise or are completely breathless, you are exercising too hard.
• if you can carry on a conversation with little trouble, you are probably at the correct intensity level.
• if you can sing your favourite song, you should pick up the pace.

Question 5

what are three reasons why walking is one of the best exercises?

Answer 5

• can be done almost anywhere anytime
• the advantage of being low impact, for example, less damaging to the joints
• develop and maintain cardiovascular fitness

Question 6

body composition

Answer 6

refers to the various tissues that make up the body, in particular fat tissue and muscle tissue as well as organs, bones, and fluid. One of the major components of physical fitness

Question 7

lean body mass (LBM)

Answer 7

refers to the “non-fat” or “fat-free” component of the human body, and generally consists of skeletal muscle, bone, and water.

Question 8

what is LBM

Answer 8

lean body mass

Question 9

essential fat

Answer 9

A certain amount of fat is required for normal physiological functioning, makes about 3% of body weight for men and 12% of body weight for women on average.

Question 10

Storage fat

Answer 10

serves as an energy reserves for when the body goes into starvation. Protects organs by cushioning them. Regulates body temperature. Men carry 12% and women carry 15% on average. stored into ways; subcutaneous fat or visceral fat

Question 11

subcutaneous fat

Answer 11

accumulate beneath the skin surface

Question 12

visceral fat

Answer 12

accumulates in and around the organs (heart, lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys…)

Question 13

importance of fitness testing

Answer 13

aerobic endurance - 12 min run
agility - agility
muscular power - vertical jump
flexibility - sit and reach
muscular endurance - push ups
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