1. Physical activity is defined as
A) any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results
in a substantial increase in caloric requirements over resting energy expenditure.
B) a type of physical activity consisting of planned, structured, and repetitive bodily
movement done to improve and/or maintain one or more components of physical
fitness.
C) a set of attributes or characteristics that people have or achieve that relates to the
ability to perform physical activity.
D) a broad range of activities that are designed to enhance reaction and hand–eye
coordination.
2. Exercise is defined as
A) any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results
in a substantial increase over resting energy expenditure.
B) a type of physical activity consisting of planned, structured, and repetitive bodily
movement done to improve and/or maintain one or more components of physical
fitness.
C) a set of attributes or characteristics that people have or achieve that relates to the
ability to perform physical activity.
D) a broad range of activities that are designed to enhance reaction and hand-eye
coordination.
3. Physical fitness is defined as
A) any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results
in a substantial increase over resting energy expenditure.
B) a type of PA consisting of planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement
done to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness.
C) the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue,
and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and meet unforeseen
emergencies.
D) a broad range of activities that are designed to enhance reaction and hand–eye
coordination.
4. Which of the following is considered a health-related physical fitness
component?
A) Cardiorespiratory endurance
B) Agility
C) Coordination
D) Reaction time
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, 5. Which of the following is considered a skill-related component of physical
fitness?
A) Body composition
B) Muscular strength
C) Flexibility
D) Balance
6. The ability to change the position of the body in space with speed and accuracy is
known as
A) coordination.
B) balance.
C) agility.
D) reaction time.
7. The ability to use the senses, such as sight and hearing, together with body parts
in performing tasks smoothly and accurately is known as
A) coordination.
B) balance.
C) agility.
D) reaction time.
8. The maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or moving is known as
A) coordination.
B) balance.
C) agility.
D) reaction time.
9. The time elapsed between stimulation and the beginning of the reaction to it is
known as
A) coordination.
B) balance.
C) agility.
D) reaction time.
10. Which of the following has been defined as “moderate” physical activity?
A) <3 METs
B) 3–<6 METs
C) 6–9 METs
D) >9 METs
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A) any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results
in a substantial increase in caloric requirements over resting energy expenditure.
B) a type of physical activity consisting of planned, structured, and repetitive bodily
movement done to improve and/or maintain one or more components of physical
fitness.
C) a set of attributes or characteristics that people have or achieve that relates to the
ability to perform physical activity.
D) a broad range of activities that are designed to enhance reaction and hand–eye
coordination.
2. Exercise is defined as
A) any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results
in a substantial increase over resting energy expenditure.
B) a type of physical activity consisting of planned, structured, and repetitive bodily
movement done to improve and/or maintain one or more components of physical
fitness.
C) a set of attributes or characteristics that people have or achieve that relates to the
ability to perform physical activity.
D) a broad range of activities that are designed to enhance reaction and hand-eye
coordination.
3. Physical fitness is defined as
A) any bodily movement produced by the contraction of skeletal muscles that results
in a substantial increase over resting energy expenditure.
B) a type of PA consisting of planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement
done to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness.
C) the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue,
and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and meet unforeseen
emergencies.
D) a broad range of activities that are designed to enhance reaction and hand–eye
coordination.
4. Which of the following is considered a health-related physical fitness
component?
A) Cardiorespiratory endurance
B) Agility
C) Coordination
D) Reaction time
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, 5. Which of the following is considered a skill-related component of physical
fitness?
A) Body composition
B) Muscular strength
C) Flexibility
D) Balance
6. The ability to change the position of the body in space with speed and accuracy is
known as
A) coordination.
B) balance.
C) agility.
D) reaction time.
7. The ability to use the senses, such as sight and hearing, together with body parts
in performing tasks smoothly and accurately is known as
A) coordination.
B) balance.
C) agility.
D) reaction time.
8. The maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or moving is known as
A) coordination.
B) balance.
C) agility.
D) reaction time.
9. The time elapsed between stimulation and the beginning of the reaction to it is
known as
A) coordination.
B) balance.
C) agility.
D) reaction time.
10. Which of the following has been defined as “moderate” physical activity?
A) <3 METs
B) 3–<6 METs
C) 6–9 METs
D) >9 METs
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