Fitness for life Exam 1.2

Question 1

With regard to physical fitness, the overload principle can be defined as?

Answer 1

stressing the body or a muscle group during exercise to improve physical fitness

Question 2

The principle of progression states that?

Answer 2

overload should be increased gradually during training

Question 3

The principle of ________ states that the effect of exercise training is specific to those muscles involved in the activity.

Answer 3

specificity

Question 4

Failure to get adequate rest between workouts is referred to as?

Answer 4

overtraining

Question 5

The intensity level of a cool-down period following the workout should be?

Answer 5

low

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a low-impact activity?

Answer 6

Swimming

Question 7

Evidence indicates that 30 to 60 minutes of ________ exercise performed 3 to 5 days per week will provide major health benefits and reduce the risk of all causes of death.

Answer 7

moderate-to-high intensity

Question 8

U.S. government physical activity guidelines recommend that adults perform at least ________ minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week to improve health and reduce risk of illness.

Answer 8

150

Question 9

The components of the workout are called the FITT principle, which stands for frequency, intensity, time, and tension.

Answer 9

False. It is Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type.

Question 10

Exercise goals are considered to be a part of the exercise prescription.

Answer 10

True