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Description: This comprehensive study guide covers essential concepts in health and fitness, including physical fitness components, training principles, exercise prescription, program design, and fitness assessment. The material addresses health-related fitness (cardiorespiratory endurance, musculoskeletal fitness, flexibility, body composition, balance) and performance-related fitness (agility, coordination, power, reaction time, speed). Key topics include the principles of training (progressive overload, specificity, reversibility, individualization), the FITT principle (frequency, intensity, time, type), Dan John's Intervention principles, quadrant-based program design, functional movement screening, HIIT vs. HIFT training, strength training concepts, hypertrophy, muscular endurance, power training, aerobic training zones, and the joint-by-joint approach. The guide also covers testing protocols, preparticipation screening, exercise progression, and movement competency.

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HES 201 EXAM STUDY GUIDE| HES 201 FINAL
1
EXAM QUESTIONS 2025/2026 LATEST UPDATE
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS BEST
GRADED EXAM
D


health related fitness -- ANSWER--- the portion of PF which is directed to the prevention or
O

rehabilitation from, disease as well as the development of a high level of functional capacity
for the necessary discretionary tasks of life
N
O

- components related to health status such as cardiorespiratory, neuromuscular and functional
fitness
T
C


- carryout daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue and with ample energy
O

to enjoy leisure time pursuits and to meet unseen emergencies
PY


Sport-Specific/Performance Related Fitness -- ANSWER--- the portion of PF directed toward
optimizing athletic performance

- Physical training for a specific task such as recreational sport or job

- agility, speed, power, motor skills



what is the purpose of training? -- ANSWER--- develop physiological reserves to be able to
perform the tasks of the sport to a higher level and with less decay over time than opponents

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- be robust enough to withstand tech/ tact avoiding ingury

- build motivation, endurance and confidence



Training for health? -- ANSWER--- training is a complex process of mixing and sequencing
the variables and components of training ( using principles of training like progressive
overload and rest/recovery) so that client achieves and maintains a high level of functional
capacity for the necessary tasks of life.
D


What is physical fitness? -- ANSWER--a physiological state of well-being that provides the
O

foundation for the tasks of daily living, a degree of protection against disease and a basis for
participation in sports.
N
O


training for performance -- ANSWER--training is a complex process of mixing and
T

sequencing the variables and components of training (using principles of training) so that at
competition time, an athlete has maximized the physiological and skill components necessary
C

for optimal performance
O
PY

unfit--> moderatley trained --> trained--> performance focus -- ANSWER--



Identify the 10 questions from Dan John's Intervention that are key to program design --
ANSWER--1. What is your goal?

2. Is this a health or a fitness goal?

3. Will this goal allow you to spiral out, to enlarge your life?

4. What quadrant is your goal in?

5. How old are you?

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6. What do you lift in the weight room?

7. What are your gaps and are you willing to go back to the basics?

8. Let's just double check a few things... assess, reassess, re-reassess

9. The issues- Are you willing to correct your problems?

10.Would you mind if everything was seamless from start to finish?
D


5 principles of Dan Johns intervention -- ANSWER--1. strength training for lean body mass
O

and joint mobility trump everything else

2. fundamental human movements are fundamental ( squat, push, pull, hinge)
N


3. standards and gaps must be constantly assessed
O


4. the notion of the park bench and the bus stop must be applied together
T

5. constantly strive for mastery and grace( be good at what we do)
C
O

how do the 5 principles help? -- ANSWER--- fundamental human movements are the key to
maintaining movement independence. ex) first place you learn is gym class and the
PY

playground



- standards and gaps must constantantly be assessed

---> this is the basics of program design

---> fitness appraisal and exercise prescprion is based on this

---> meet standards and fill gaps

---> compete with your strengths, work on your weakness

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- notion of the park bench and bust stop

---> periods of time must be spent focusing on the goal, while others should be spent
enjoying the process



- constantly strive for mastery and grace
D

--> this is the basics of program design
O

-->fitness appraisal and exercise prescription is based on this

--> movement quality before movement quantity/capacity
N


---> minimum standard vs policing perfection
O
T

what is your goal? -- ANSWER--- identify your goal
C

- long term and short term
O

- make a plan

- take action
PY


- see if it is working




PLAN--> EXECUTE--> REVIEW



HEALTH -- ANSWER--a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity

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