Questions and Answers
Physical Activity Pyramid 1. Moderate physical activity (walking, active household
chores, yard work, bowling)
2. Vigorous aerobics (Jogging, swimming, biking, aerobic dance)
3. Vigorous sport and recreation (Playing sports, skiing, skating)
4. Muscle fitness exercise (resistance training, wall climbing, calisthenics, plyometrics)
5. Flexibility exercises (Yoga, gymnastics, stretching exercises)
Threshold of training The minimum amount of overload needed to achieve physical
fitness
Target ceiling The maximum amount of overload needed to achieve physical fitness
Fitness Ratings for Fitness for life Low: Developing health problems
Marginal: Continue to work for a good fitness rating
Good: You have the fitness needed to live a full, healthy life (criterion health standard)
High performance: Added health benefits
, Factors that influence fitness are... Maturation, Age, Heredity, Environment
Self monitoring helps us... Stay on track, set goals, evaluate progress
Metabolism The amount of energy (oxygen) necessary to sustain life
Examples of Moderate Physical Activities Brisk walking, yard work, house work,
bowling
Moderate physical activity requires... 1. Activity in bouts of at least 10 minutes
2. 4 to 7 times more energy than rest
Guidelines to manage time 1. Keep track of your time
2. analyze your use of time
3. decide purposefully what to do with your time
4. schedule your time