Principles for Optimal Health

Question 1

Cardiorespiratory Capacity

Answer 1

is the ability of the body to take in oxygen, deliver it to the cells, and use it at the cellular level to create energy for physical work.

Question 2

Muscular Capacity

Answer 2

is the full spectrum of muscular function, including endurance, strength, and power.

Question 3

Flexibility

Answer 3

is the range of movement or amount of motion that a joint is capable of performing.

Question 4

Body Composition

Answer 4

is the proportion of fat-free mass to fat mass.

Question 5

Coordination

Answer 5

ability to use multiple body parts together to produce smooth and fluid motion.

Question 6

Agility

Answer 6

ability to change direction quickly

Question 7

Reaction Time

Answer 7

time required to respond to a specific stimulus

Question 8

Speed

Answer 8

ability to move rapidly

Question 9

Power

Answer 9

the product of strength and speed

Question 10

Mental Capability

Answer 10

ability to concentrate during exercise to improve training effects

Question 11

FITT

Answer 11

Frequency, Intensity, Time, & Type

Question 12

Individualization

Answer 12

program design must accomodate every clients individual needs

Question 13

Specificity

Answer 13

if clients want to improve a particular aspect of their performance, they have to train that aspect specifically

Question 14

Progressive Overload

Answer 14

clients must continually challenge their fitness to see significant improvement over time.

Question 15

Recovery

Answer 15

recovery should be mandatory for clients.

Question 16

Structural Tolerance

Answer 16

the strengthening of joints will result in the ability to sustain subsequently greater stresses in training and to have greater resistance to injury.

Question 17

All-around Development

Answer 17

people who are well developed through all components of fitness are less prone to injury and are more likely to perform better in sport and in life.

Question 18

Reversibilty

Answer 18

when training ceases, the body will gradually return to its pre-training state.

Question 19

Maintenance

Answer 19

after a level of fitness has been achieved, it can be maintained with less work than was needed to attain it.