Physical fitness

Question 1

Definition of physical fitness

Answer 1

a measure of one’s _physical health

Question 2

Definition of exercise

Answer 2

Physical activity that is planned, structured, and usually involves repetitive bodily movements
Designed to improve or maintain _physical fitness

Question 3

Definition of strength

Answer 3

maximum force a muscle can generate in 1 contraction no time limit

Question 4

Maximal _strength definition:

Answer 4

ability to perform maximal voluntary muscular contractions in order to overcome powerful external resistances

Question 5

One Repetition Maximum definition:

Answer 5

greatest force that can be exerted during one repitition

Question 6

Strength can be increased via:

Answer 6

myogenesis_, the development of muscular tissue.

Question 7

How does the muscle adapt to stress?

Answer 7

synthesizes more actin and myosin making the muscle bigger and more capable of producing force

Question 8

what is the relative strength equation?

Answer 8

Maximal Strength/Body Mass

Question 9

Some neural mechanisms that enhance strength:

Answer 9

1. Increase firing frequency
2. Recruit more motor units
3. synchronize the firing of motor units
4. Reduce inhibitory firing
5. Improve inter-muscular coordination
6. Utilize Stretch reflex immediately prior to movement

Question 10

What is the isometric state?

Answer 10

muscle force equals the load, the muscle will not change in length

Question 11

What is the concentric_ state?

Answer 11

muscle force exceeds the load, the muscle will shorten

Question 12

What is the eccentric_ state?

Answer 12

muscle force is less than the load, the muscle will lengthen