Introduction to Fitness
What is exercise?
Any physical activity
Name one of the five elements of fitness.
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Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Muscular Endurance
Muscular Strength
Flexibility
Body Composition
Timmy is struggling to keep up with his peers during the mile run. What skill-related fitness term may he be struggling with?
Speed
Give one example of fitness.
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Completing fitness programs, playing sports
Name one of the four examples of body composition that we discussed.
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muscle
bone
fat
water
You see a basketball coming your way during gym. What helps you to move before getting hit?
Reaction Time
What is a warm-up?
a less intensive way to get your body ready for exercise
What does endurance mean?
the ability of the body to keep going after exercising for a long period of time
ie. think of running for a long period of time
When walking on an uneven surface, what will your body need to prevent from falling?
Balance
Why is it important to warm-up before exercising?
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Raises body temperature
Gets muscles ready
Timmy is trying to learn a new popular dance he saw on Tiktok. He is having trouble learning the moves and looks awkward when trying to show off his moves. What do you think he may be struggling with?
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Strength
Agility
Balance
Coordination
Power
Flexibility
You are playing soccer and need to maneuver the ball in the opposite direction. What term lets you switch directions while running without falling?
Agility
Give one example of a warm-up.
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walking, marching, jogging, stretches
What two organs supply oxygen to your body?
Hearts & lungs
It is the final basketball game of the season. There is thirty seconds on the clock. You use _____ to jump off the ground and make the winning basket!
power