The Importance of Physical Activity
Setting Goals for Lifelong Fitness
Physical Activity and Safety
Vocabulary
Types of Exercise
100
Name one psychological benefit of exercise.
During exercise your brain releases endorphins which are responsible for the feelings of satisfaction and pleasure you feel after a good workout. Self confidence, focused, reduced stress, improved mood.
100
To become physically fit, you should exercise at least ____ to ____ times a week.
3-5 times
100
Replacing the water that you lose from sweat will prevent ___________.
Dehydration
100
Excessive water loss
Dehydration
100
Intense physical activity that lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes. (without oxygen)
Anaerobic exercise
200
Teens should spend ___________ or more each day performing some form of physical activity.
60 minutes or more
200
What are the three phases of exercises?
Warming up and stretching, the workout, cooling down and stretching.
200
What is the acronym used to treat sports related injuries?
RICE
200
The ability to stay healthy and fit as you age
Lifelong fitness
200
This type of exercise increases the amount of oxygen that your body takes in and uses. Ex: Swimming, jogging, brisk walking.
Aerobic exercise
300
What role does physical activity play with bone health?
weight bearing activities make your bones stringer and denser. Having strong, dense bones may help reduce your chances of developing osteoporosis later in life.
300
What should you consider when you are forming a fitness plan?
Your interests, your goals, your health, budget and where you live.
300
Why are the claims that supplement companies make less trustworthy than prescription drug manufacturers?
Supplements do not undergo the same strict testing that prescriptions do (unless they are tested by a 3rd party).
300
Chemicals that block pain messages from reaching your brain cells.
Endorphins
300
An exercise in which muscles contract but very little movement takes place.
Isometric exercise
400
Name one of the methods used to estimate Body Composition
What is skinfold test, underwater weighing, BIA, bod pod.
400
How can you determine if your cardiovascular system is becoming more fit as a result of your fitness program?
By using your resting heart rate. If it is getting lower then you are becoming more fit.
400
What is a health risk of taking a dietary supplement or anabolic steroids?
Dietary supplements may have unknown, harmful side effects. Anabolic steroids can cause organ damage, increased cancer risk, and depression.
400
Any product that contains one or more vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other substances that may be lacking in the diet.
Dietary supplement
400
_____________________ exercise involves contracting and relaxing your muscles through full range of a joint's motion.
Isotonic exercise
500
Name the five components of fitness
Cardiorespiratory Endurance Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Body Composition
500
Name the four factors included in an exercise program that are included in the FITT formula.
Frequency Intensity Time Type
500
Name three of the five safety considerations to keep in mind when planning a fitness program.
Medical care safety equipment your surroundings the weather proper water and food intake
500
If you exercise too intensely or for too long without allowing enough time for rest, you may be _____________.
Overtraining
500
What happens to muscles during an isokinetic exercise?
Your muscles contract at a constant rate
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