PED 100 FINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND VOCAB
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Differentiate between skill-related and health-related fitness Correct
Answers Skill-related fitness: sport-specific; developed through practice
(ex: sports)
i. Speed
ii. Power
iii. Agility
iv. Balance
v. Coordination
vi. Reaction and movement time
Health-related fitness: helps withstand physical challenges and protects
from diseases (ex: diet, exercise, sleep)
i. Cardiorespiratory fitness
ii. Muscular strength
iii. Muscular endurance
iv. Flexibility
v. Body composition
Identify the major health problems in the United States today Correct
Answers Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases
List the dimensions of wellness. Correct Answers a. Physical
b. Emotional
,c. Intellectual
d. Interpersonal (social)
e. Spiritual
f. Environmental
SMART goal Correct Answers S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Realistic
T - Time-based
Identify and define the principles of physical training. Correct Answers
a. Specificity: train specifically what you want to target
b. Progressive overload: providing the right amount of gains over a
period of time
c. Reversibility: what you can gain you can lose
d. Individual differences: you can only improve yourself so much;
everyone is different
e. Diminished returns: improvement in physical fitness slows and
eventually levels off
Define cardiorespiratory endurance and be able to discuss its benefits.
Correct Answers Ability to perform prolonged, large muscle, dynamic
exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity
a. Improved cardiorespiratory functioning
,b. Improved cellular metabolism
c. Reduced risk of chronic disease (cancer, type 2 diabetes,
osteoporosis, etc.)
d. Better control of body fat
e. Improved immune function
f. Improved psychological and emotional well-being
Explain how cardiorespiratory endurance is measured and assessed
Correct Answers Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)
State F.I.T.T. principle for cardiorespiratory endurance Correct Answers
F: 3-5 days/week
I: 40-85% HRR; 55-90% MHR; 12-18% RPE
T: 20-60 minutes
T: aerobic activity
Differentiate between fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers. Correct
Answers a. Slow-twitch fibers: fatigue resistant; contract slower; rely on
aerobic energy; (ex: distance)
b. Fast-twitch fibers: fatigue quicker; contract faster; rely on anaerobic
energy; (ex: sprinting)
Explain the three types of muscle contractions. Correct Answers a.
Isometric: contracts but doesn't shorten, no movement (ex: hold
something, wall sits)
, b. Concentric: shortening of fibers, movement (ex: curling bicep)
c. Eccentric: lengthening of fibers, movements (ex: uncurling bicep)
Explain benefits of muscular training. Correct Answers a. Improved
performance of physical activities
b. Injury prevention
c. Improved body composition
d. Enhanced self-image and quality of life
e. Improved muscle and bone health with aging
f. Metabolic and heart health
g. Increased body mass
h. Increased metabolism
i. Increased bone density
j. Reduced effects of sarcopenia
k. Improved posture and reduction of low back pain
State F.I.T.T. principles for muscular strength, muscular endurance, and
general muscle fitness Correct Answers Strength
F: 2-3 days/week
I: 60-80% 1 RM
T: 1-3 sets, 1-5 reps
T: weight training
Rest: 3-5 minutes
Endurance
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Differentiate between skill-related and health-related fitness Correct
Answers Skill-related fitness: sport-specific; developed through practice
(ex: sports)
i. Speed
ii. Power
iii. Agility
iv. Balance
v. Coordination
vi. Reaction and movement time
Health-related fitness: helps withstand physical challenges and protects
from diseases (ex: diet, exercise, sleep)
i. Cardiorespiratory fitness
ii. Muscular strength
iii. Muscular endurance
iv. Flexibility
v. Body composition
Identify the major health problems in the United States today Correct
Answers Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases
List the dimensions of wellness. Correct Answers a. Physical
b. Emotional
,c. Intellectual
d. Interpersonal (social)
e. Spiritual
f. Environmental
SMART goal Correct Answers S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Realistic
T - Time-based
Identify and define the principles of physical training. Correct Answers
a. Specificity: train specifically what you want to target
b. Progressive overload: providing the right amount of gains over a
period of time
c. Reversibility: what you can gain you can lose
d. Individual differences: you can only improve yourself so much;
everyone is different
e. Diminished returns: improvement in physical fitness slows and
eventually levels off
Define cardiorespiratory endurance and be able to discuss its benefits.
Correct Answers Ability to perform prolonged, large muscle, dynamic
exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity
a. Improved cardiorespiratory functioning
,b. Improved cellular metabolism
c. Reduced risk of chronic disease (cancer, type 2 diabetes,
osteoporosis, etc.)
d. Better control of body fat
e. Improved immune function
f. Improved psychological and emotional well-being
Explain how cardiorespiratory endurance is measured and assessed
Correct Answers Maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max)
State F.I.T.T. principle for cardiorespiratory endurance Correct Answers
F: 3-5 days/week
I: 40-85% HRR; 55-90% MHR; 12-18% RPE
T: 20-60 minutes
T: aerobic activity
Differentiate between fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fibers. Correct
Answers a. Slow-twitch fibers: fatigue resistant; contract slower; rely on
aerobic energy; (ex: distance)
b. Fast-twitch fibers: fatigue quicker; contract faster; rely on anaerobic
energy; (ex: sprinting)
Explain the three types of muscle contractions. Correct Answers a.
Isometric: contracts but doesn't shorten, no movement (ex: hold
something, wall sits)
, b. Concentric: shortening of fibers, movement (ex: curling bicep)
c. Eccentric: lengthening of fibers, movements (ex: uncurling bicep)
Explain benefits of muscular training. Correct Answers a. Improved
performance of physical activities
b. Injury prevention
c. Improved body composition
d. Enhanced self-image and quality of life
e. Improved muscle and bone health with aging
f. Metabolic and heart health
g. Increased body mass
h. Increased metabolism
i. Increased bone density
j. Reduced effects of sarcopenia
k. Improved posture and reduction of low back pain
State F.I.T.T. principles for muscular strength, muscular endurance, and
general muscle fitness Correct Answers Strength
F: 2-3 days/week
I: 60-80% 1 RM
T: 1-3 sets, 1-5 reps
T: weight training
Rest: 3-5 minutes
Endurance
