BCRPA Fitness Theory Study Set 1 (Fitness Theory Manual 4th Edition)

BCRPA Fitness Theory Study Set 1
(Fitness Theory Manual 4th Edition)
Components of Fitness (Health Related) - ANSWER---Cardiorespitory
endurance
-Muscular endurance
-Muscular strength
-Flexibility
-Body Composition


Components of Fitness (Skill-related) - ANSWER---Speed
-Power
-Reaction time
-Agility
-Balance
-Coordination


Benefits of Physical Activity - ANSWER---better health
-improved fitness
-higher self-esteem
-better posture
-healthier outlook
-weight control
-stronger muscles and bones

,BCRPA Fitness Theory Study Set 1
(Fitness Theory Manual 4th Edition)
-increased energy
-relaxation and reduced stress
-continued independent living in later life


Health Risks of Inactivity - ANSWER---premature death
-heart disease
-obesity
-high blood pressure
-adult-onset diabetes
-osteoporosis
-stroke
-depression
-colon cancer


difference between physical activity and physical exercise (example) -
ANSWER---activity is taking the stairs
-exercise is scheduled


controllable risk factors - ANSWER---smoking
-physical activity levels
-stress

, BCRPA Fitness Theory Study Set 1
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-eating habits and food choices


uncontrollable risk factors - ANSWER---genetics
-age
-gender
-environment


adults 18-64 should accumulate at least how many minutes of aerobic
physical activity per week? and at what intensity? - ANSWER---150
minutes or more
-moderate to vigorous


18-64 how many muscle and bone strengthening activities per week? -
ANSWER---at least 2


examples of moderate intensity physical activity? - ANSWER---brisk
walking
-bike riding


examples of vigorous intensity physical activity? - ANSWER---jogging
-cross country skiing