Overview of Health and Fitness Test Flashcards
Who earns more over their lifetime? Sedentary people or people who are physically active? Why?
People who are physically active live longer and therefore make more money.
Do you need to exercise past the point of discomfort to get stronger
No
List two ways a person can benefit socially from being fit.
bonding with others over shared interests, natural beauty, or adventure; learning social skills like communication, leadership, and playing fairly with both adults and peers; staying motivated and accountable with a workout buddy; projecting a positive image to attract and make friends with others.
If Trevor only adds muscle to his body by doing strength exercises but he does no aerobic exercises is he physically fit?
No!
What are two mental effects of physical fitness?
decreased anxiety and increased self esteem
What is your picture for chronic depression?
sadness lasting more than two weeks
How do you picture someone with a high level of fitness can deal with depression?
Someone who exercises a lot can deal with depression better than someone who is sedentary.
Do you picture you could learn how to play fair by playing sports?
Yes
When jogging, what two things should you remember to do with your body? A. Keep fists tense. B. Swing arms across body C. Keep fists relaxed D. Swing arms parallel to the ground
C and D
Keep fists relaxed and swing arms parallel to the ground
What is another word for speed of exercise? A. endurance B. distance C. pace D. interval
C. pace
A warm up should be at which target heart rate?
50 %
Playing on a sports team helps you with social skills. Which of these options does being on a team help with?
A. Leadership skills
B. You can practice negotiating with adults
C. You can practice negotiating with peers
D. Following directions
E. All of the above
E. All of the above
True or False: Moderate exercise (a medium level) cannot improve severe levels of anxiety.
False
What is your picture for anxiety?
Someone who looks worried, nervous, or uneasy.
Example: Susie was anxious about failing the test.
Which of the following are good warm up techniques? A. Breathing B. Light jogging C. Stretching D. Walking
A and C
Light jogging and walking
