Principles of Fitness Training
History
Nutrition
Physical Fitness and Health
Body Composition
100
Explain "Reversibility"
What is "Use it or lose it" To maintain fitness, one must continue to be active.
100
What modern day exercise physiologist published "Aerobics" in 1968, and "The New Aerobics" in 1970?
Who is Kenneth D. Cooper
100
How is nutrition energy measured?
What is in Kilocalories?
100
Define "Physical Fitness"
What is “the ability of the body's systems to function efficiently and effectively”
100
In regards to body composition, what is the goal of a fitness program?
What is to attain desirable body fat levels
200
Explain the principle of "Overload"
What is A workload or overload must be placed on the body for benefits to occur. The body’s adaption to this increased workload leads to changes in fitness levels.
200
In 1860, I measured development of my students before and after their workout regime. I'm responsible for some of the first breakthroughs in exercise physiology. Who am I?
Who is Edward Hitchcock
200
Name the six nutrients
What are Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water.
200
What are the two categories of fitness?
What is health fitness and performance/skill-related fitness
200
What is the energy balance equation?
What is Energy taken in - Energy expended = Energy Balance
300
"Training programs should be designed with specific goals in mind." This is part of what principle?
What is the Specificity Principle
300
When was the American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM) founded?
What is 1954
300
What are vitamins and minerals used for?
What is for the release of energy from food and regulation of body processes?
300
What is "Hypokinetic Disease" cause by?
What is poor diet and lack of exercise
300
How much higher chance do obese people have of premature death?
What is 50% - 100%
400
Why is variation important?
What is Variation helps alleviate boredom and overcome periods where there seems to be little progress.
400
Between what years did a "growing demand for exercise physiology" occur?
What is the 1930's-1980's
400
What percentage of a person's body weight is made up of water?
What is 60%?
400
What are the recommendations for amount of physical activity?
What is 150 minutes of moderate physical activity and 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week.
400
Coronary heart disease increases by how much for women and men after a 10 - 20 lb weight gain?
What is by 1.25x for women and 1.6x for men
500
What principle can a trainer use to contribute to a person's adherence to a fitness program?
What is the principle of Individuality
500
When and where was the first exercise physiology laboratory established?
What is Harvard University, in 1892.
500
Name 4 items that a healthy diet should emphasize, and 4 items that it should avoid according to USDA guidelines:
What is fruit, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk products, lean meat, fish, eggs, legumes, and nuts; saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugars.
500
Which energy system produces lactic acid?
What is the anaerobic system
500
What is the percentage range of body fat for fit women and men?
What is women = 21% - 24%; men = 14% - 17%