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Lesson 6.2: The Components of Physical Fitness | Check Your Understanding
To increase cardiorespiratory fitness, you must engage in _____ activity at a certain level of intensity for a certain amount of time each week.
A. anaerobic
B. aerobic
C. stretching
D. strengthening
Which of the following best describes moderate-intensity activity?
A. Your heart rate and breathing are considerably faster than normal, and you are unable to carry on a conversation.
B. Your heart rate and breathing are normal, and you are able to carry on a conversation.
C. Your heart rate and breathing are faster than normal, but you can still carry on a conversation.
D. None of the above
What is the maximum heart rate for a 24-year-old?
A. 196 bpm
B. 220 bpm
C. 204 bpm
D. 244 bpm
Using the formula in this chapter, calculate your target heart rate and list five exercises you could use to increase your heart rate during a workout.
When performing a push-up, your body weight serves as _____ against which your muscles must exert force.
True or false?
You should rest the muscles in a particular group for at least one full day after strength training to give the muscles time to recover.
A. True
B. False
The ability to rapidly change the body's momentum and direction with accuracy describes which skill-related fitness component?
A. balance
B. speed
C. strength
D. agility
_____ is measured by the range of motion in a body's muscles and joints.
Critical Thinking.
Explain why 5 to 10 minutes of low- or moderate-intensity cardiorespiratory activity is recommended before you begin stretching.
Critical Thinking.
Compare and contrast aerobic versus anaerobic activities.
Critical Thinking.
Explain how a skill from one physical activity can be used in another physical activity.
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