NCEP Certification Study Guide with correct answers

Name at least 5 benefits of exercise. - Correct Answer-Better appearance, improved health, feeling better, performing better, and stress reliever What are the components of Fitness? - Correct Answer-Nutritional Guidance, Flexibility Training/ROM, Cardiovascular Training, Resistance Training, and Attitude Training What is a calorie? - Correct Answer-Unit of Energy Define Active Stretching. Give an example. - Correct Answer-Ability to move a bone around an axis using An internal force. An example is bringing your leg up high and then holding it there w/o anything (other than your leg muscles themselves) to keep the leg in an extended position. Define Passive Stretching. Give an example. - Correct Answer-Ability to move a bone around an axis with help from an external force. An example is using a belt when stretching. Define Static Stretching. Give an example. - Correct Answer-Not continually moving. An example is Quadriceps Stretch (flamingos)