W.I.T.S. - FINAL EXAM Certification QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2023 VERIFIED AND ALREADY PASSED

1. What is the difference in the physical activity requirements for achieving health benefits, fitness, and performance: Health Benefits/ Avoidance of diseases: F: 5 days/week I : Moderate T: 0,5hr/ day T: walk 6-12miles/week Fitness: F: 3-4 days/week I: Vigorous/hard T: 0,5-0,75 /day T: Jog - 10miles/week Performance: F: 7 day/week I: Very hard T: 2 hours/day T: Run - 100 miles/week 2. 1.1. List the top three leading causes of death and compare them with the behaviors linked to the top three actual causes of death: 1. Heart Disease 2. Cancers 3. Lower Respiratory Disease (COPD, Emphysema) 3. 1.2. What is the difference between absolute and relative intensity?: Absolute intensity is: Absolute intensity is a general measurement of intensity applied to anyone, independent of any factors. It is usually measured as a metabolic equivalent, or MET. One MET is the amount of energy any human uses in a resting state, like sitting or sleeping. The more METs you are working at, the higher the intensity of exercise. If you are exercising at 3 METs, you are using three times the amount of energy you use at rest. Light intensity is work up to 2.9 METs, moderate intensity extends from 3 to 5.9 METs and high intensity activity is greater than 6 METs. Relative intensity is: Relative exercise intensity is specific to your level of fitness. A relative exercise