Exam 3: Fundamentals of Physical Fitness

A(n)________ allows you to measure the number of steps you take each day,determining how physically active you are.

According to guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine,the recommended frequency for flexibility exercises is 4-6 days per week.

The frequency recommendation of 2 to 3 nonconsecutive days per week is provided by the American College of Sports Medicine for which fitness component?

The fitness principle of specificity is that the body must be exposed to a greater amount of activity than normal.

Which of the following is a benefit associated with increased physical activity?

When considering a sports beverage for hydration during intense workouts,it is best to choose one with ________ carbohydrates.

The "I" within the FITT formula stands for ________.

If a person's average steps per day,based on pedometer tracking,were less than 5,000 steps,that individual would be classified as somewhat active.

Cardiorespiratory endurance depends,in part,on the force of the heart's pumping action.

The ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion is known as ________.

When poor air quality is an issue in places where people exercise,which of the following is suggested?

The ability to synchronize multiple movement patterns into sequenced,efficient,controlled movement is referred to as agility.

Calisthenics are generally ineffective as muscular strengthening exercises.

Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation for choosing the right exercise shoes?

In a complete workout,the first phase an exerciser should complete is stretching exercises.

The ________ is the minimum intensity for achieving specific fitness benefits.

The heat index is a measure of how much heat the body produces during exercise.

Muscular ________ is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to generate or apply force.

With heat cramps,blood flow to the skin increases,causing a decrease in blood flow to vital organs.