Chapter 1: Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness Exam Questions With Correct Answers

Exercise - ANSWER-Physical activity that's planned, structured, involves repetitive body movement, and improves on one or more components of physical activity. Sedentary Death Syndrome - ANSWER-The second greatest threat to U.S health. 3 Factors that affect health - ANSWER-1. Nutrition 2. Stress 3. Environment Japan - ANSWER-Country with the longest life expectancy. Why have regular physical activity? - ANSWER-Decreases heart disease, type two diabetes, colon and breast cancer, high blood pressure, etc. Wellness - ANSWER-The multidimensional concept consisting of Social, Occupational Emotional, Mental, Environmental, Spiritual, and Physical. For a good wellness, a person must... - ANSWER-1. Be physically fit 2. Show no signs of disease 3. Avoid all risk factors for disease Health-Related Physical Fitness - ANSWER-1. Cardiorespiratory endurance 2. Body composition 3. Muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility Skill-Related Physical Fitness - ANSWER-1. Agility 2. Balance 3. Coordination 4. Power 5. Reaction time 6. Speed Long term benefits of exercise - ANSWER-1. Improves posture, immune system, recovery, and cognitive function. 2. Helps with sleep, back pain, body weight, and cholesterol