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Who is considered the father of physical fitness?
Thomas K. Cureton, Jr.
Which component refers to the percentage of fat, bone, water, and muscle in the body?
Body Composition
Which component is exemplified by long-distance running?
Cardiovascular Endurance
What does the "I" in the FITT principle stand for?
Intensity
What should be the length of a warm-up session?
5-10 minutes
Which principle emphasizes gradually increasing the workload to improve fitness?
Progression
What is emotional eating?
Eating due to emotional needs rather than hunger
What does overload in the FITT principle refer to?
Performing more than normal to improve fitness
Which fitness principle focuses on training specific areas or skills to improve?
Specificity
What does the principle of reversibility state?
Without training, fitness progress will reverse
Which component refers to combining speed and strength to apply maximum force?
Power
What type of exercise program typically includes dumbbells or machines?
Strength training
Which of the following refers to the body’s ability to process, store, and use energy efficiently?
Stamina
In the FITT principle, what does "Type" refer to?
Type of exercise performed
What does the principle of reversibility state?
Without training, fitness progress will reverse
John is preparing for a marathon but is struggling with stamina. What fitness component should he focus on, and which exercises might help?
John should focus on cardiovascular endurance and stamina. He can improve by incorporating running, cycling, or swimming into his routine
Sarah wants to increase her muscular endurance to do more push-ups. Which part of the FITT principle should she adjust, and how?
Sarah should increase the "Time" and "Intensity" in the FITT principle by doing longer sets of push-ups or increasing resistance.
David plays basketball but has trouble with quick changes in direction during games. Which skill-related component should he focus on to improve his performance?
David should focus on agility. Zigzag running or agility ladder drills will help him change direction quickly.
Anna has stopped training for two months and noticed her fitness level has declined. Which principle of fitness explains this, and what should she do to regain her fitness?
Anna’s situation is explained by the principle of reversibility. She needs to resume her training to regain her fitness.
Peter wants to improve his cardiovascular endurance for a 5K run. What type of exercise and time frame should he aim for, according to the FITT principle?
Peter should aim for activities like jogging or cycling, for 30-60 minutes at moderate intensity.
Carlos has been running for 30 minutes daily for the past month but hasn’t noticed improvements in his fitness. Which part of the FITT principle might need adjusting?
Carlos likely needs to increase the "Intensity" or "Type" of his workouts for better fitness improvements.
Emily feels exhausted after increasing her workout intensity too quickly. Which principle did she overlook, and how can she avoid injury next time?
Emily overlooked the principle of progression. She should increase the intensity of her workout gradually to avoid injury.
Tom enjoys cycling but has difficulty performing weightlifting exercises. Which principle of fitness is responsible for his lower strength in these areas?
Tom is affected by the principle of specificity. He should focus on weight training to improve his strength, in addition to cycling.
Jessica is working out but often feels demotivated because she can’t afford a gym membership. How might she overcome this barrier to physical activity?
Jessica can try bodyweight exercises at home or seek support from friends to overcome her barrier to physical activity.
Samantha tends to eat unhealthy foods when stressed. What kind of eating behavior is she displaying, and how can she manage it?
Samantha is engaging in emotional eating. She could manage this by addressing her emotional triggers and finding healthier coping mechanisms