Josh is interested in starting a fitness routine. Every January he begins to exercise with good
intentions, but soon falls back to his usual routine. Provide two suggestions to help Josh es-
tablish a fitness routine. - ANSWER Any of the following would be appropriate: Find an
enjoyable activity, vary your routine, have an exercise partner, start slowly, set specific goals
and reward yourself.
(1)Name the government program that was designed to improve the nation's health.
(2)How often are the program objectives updated? - ANSWER (1)Healthy People is the
program designed to improve the nation's health.
(2)The objectives are updated every 10 years.
True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
When initiating an exercise routine one should start with 60 minutes daily. - ANSWER
False, When initiating an exercise routine one should start with 30 minutes daily.
Define Target Zone as related to heart rate. - ANSWER Target zone is 60%-90% of a per-
son's maximum heart rate.
Julie is 25 years of age. She wants to know what her maximum heart rate and her target
zone should be when exercising. Calculate her maximum heart rate and target zone showing
your work. - ANSWER Maximum heart rate is 220 - current age
220- 25 = 195
Target Zone is 60% to 90% of the maximum heart rate.
195 x .60 = 117
195 x .90 = 175.5
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, Target zone is 117-175.5 beats per minute
Protein - ANSWER running a marathon
Phosphocreatine - ANSWER throwing a weighted ball
fat - ANSWER a moderate hike
Carbohydrate - ANSWER a 400 meter sprint
Name the two tissues in the body where glycogen is stored. - ANSWER Liver and muscle
True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
When strength training, protein is the most important nutrient for optimum performance. -
ANSWER False. When strength training, carbohydrates are the most important nutrient
for optimum performance.
As an athlete, it is difficult to meet nutrient needs when the calorie intake is less than
______ calories. - ANSWER Less than 1400 calories
Which of the following are true?
The average adult requires 8 cups of fluid a day
A well hydrated individual has dark yellow urine
Dehydration has no impact on performance
Athletes require additional fluids to regulate body temperature - ANSWER Athletes re-
quire additional fluids to regulate body temperature
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intentions, but soon falls back to his usual routine. Provide two suggestions to help Josh es-
tablish a fitness routine. - ANSWER Any of the following would be appropriate: Find an
enjoyable activity, vary your routine, have an exercise partner, start slowly, set specific goals
and reward yourself.
(1)Name the government program that was designed to improve the nation's health.
(2)How often are the program objectives updated? - ANSWER (1)Healthy People is the
program designed to improve the nation's health.
(2)The objectives are updated every 10 years.
True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
When initiating an exercise routine one should start with 60 minutes daily. - ANSWER
False, When initiating an exercise routine one should start with 30 minutes daily.
Define Target Zone as related to heart rate. - ANSWER Target zone is 60%-90% of a per-
son's maximum heart rate.
Julie is 25 years of age. She wants to know what her maximum heart rate and her target
zone should be when exercising. Calculate her maximum heart rate and target zone showing
your work. - ANSWER Maximum heart rate is 220 - current age
220- 25 = 195
Target Zone is 60% to 90% of the maximum heart rate.
195 x .60 = 117
195 x .90 = 175.5
1
, Target zone is 117-175.5 beats per minute
Protein - ANSWER running a marathon
Phosphocreatine - ANSWER throwing a weighted ball
fat - ANSWER a moderate hike
Carbohydrate - ANSWER a 400 meter sprint
Name the two tissues in the body where glycogen is stored. - ANSWER Liver and muscle
True or False. If false, explain why it is false.
When strength training, protein is the most important nutrient for optimum performance. -
ANSWER False. When strength training, carbohydrates are the most important nutrient
for optimum performance.
As an athlete, it is difficult to meet nutrient needs when the calorie intake is less than
______ calories. - ANSWER Less than 1400 calories
Which of the following are true?
The average adult requires 8 cups of fluid a day
A well hydrated individual has dark yellow urine
Dehydration has no impact on performance
Athletes require additional fluids to regulate body temperature - ANSWER Athletes re-
quire additional fluids to regulate body temperature
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