CanFit Pro FIS Theory Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A+)

How many strength training sessions per week should one complete? - ANSWER-2-4 What are some benefits of muscle conditioning? - ANSWER-- Prevents Osteoporosis - Improves Strength for cardio respiratory training -Reduces the loss of muscle mass due to aging/lack of exercise -Compliments healthy weight -Makes everyday life easier -Improves core strength & posture What are the 3 types of muscle contractions? - ANSWER-Isotonic=concentric=shortening eg. bicep curl - mvmnt occurs when muscle contracts w/ enough force to shorten Isotonic=eccentric-=lengthening-or relaxing- w/tension as a force is exerted, it lengthens eg. "breaking a car" Isometric=static contraction-force to counteract opposing force eg. plank What does FITT stand for? - ANSWER-Frequency Intensity Time Type of exercise What is a distal attachment? - ANSWER-Away from the body Muscle insertion What is a proximal attachment? - ANSWER-Toward the body Muscle origin The process in which gases are exchanged in the lungs is called... - ANSWER-Diffussion - the exchange of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in the lungs Improving flexibility involves stretching and lengthening exercises. This is called.. - ANSWER-What is Muscular Conditioning? What are the primary components of fitness? - ANSWER-C- cardio respiratory capacity M.C - muscle conditioning F - flexibility B - body composition What are 5 secondary components of fitness? - ANSWER-S - speed P - power A - agility M - mental capacity/capability B - balance Explain I.N.T.R.O - ANSWER-I - introduce yourself to your class N - name the class you are teaching T - talk about the class components R - reassure newcomers O -