NCEP Certification questions with correct answers

What are the five components of fitness? - Correct Answer-Nutrition, flexibility (ROM), cardiovascular training, resistance training, attitude training What is a calorie? - Correct Answer-unit of energy Define active stretching and give an example - Correct Answer-ability to move a bone around an axis using only internal force: hamstring stretch for 2-10 seconds with several repetitions Define passive stretching and give an example - Correct Answer-ability to move a bone around an axis with help from an external force: hamstring stretch with trained professional Define static stretching and give an example - Correct Answer-not continually moving: hamstring stretch for 30 seconds Define ballistic stretching and give an example - Correct Answer-in constant motion: body weight squats What is blood pressure? High blood pressure? - Correct Answer-amount of pressure placed on the arterial walls during the pumping (systolic) and filling (diastolic) phases; high = 140/90 mmHg What is the formula for training heart rate? - Correct Answer-(220-age) x % max heart rate Define endurance. - Correct Answer-sub-max