Semper Fit Final Exam Study
Exercise Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER-the science of how the body
operates during exercise and at rest
Optimal fitness - CORRECT ANSWER-The highest potential of an individual to
be fit
measurement of optimal fitness - CORRECT ANSWER-1. timed-runs
2. sit-ups
3. pull-ups
4. push-ups
connection between physiology and fitness examples - CORRECT
ANSWER-endurance, flexibility, and balance
muscle strength - CORRECT ANSWER-The most weight you can lift or the most
force you can exert at one time.
muscle endurance - CORRECT ANSWER-the ability of the muscles to perform
physical tasks over a period of time without becoming fatigued
cardiopulmonary endurance - CORRECT ANSWER-ability of the heart and lungs
ti work efficiently over an extended period of time and provide oxygen to the
working muscles
flexibility - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to move your body parts through
their full range of motion
BMI - CORRECT ANSWER-a measure of body weight relative to height
Role of the heart and lungs - CORRECT ANSWER-play a crucial role in
delivering oxygen to all of the cells in the body, while also removing the waste
product carbon dioxide
Exercise Physiology - CORRECT ANSWER-the science of how the body
operates during exercise and at rest
Optimal fitness - CORRECT ANSWER-The highest potential of an individual to
be fit
measurement of optimal fitness - CORRECT ANSWER-1. timed-runs
2. sit-ups
3. pull-ups
4. push-ups
connection between physiology and fitness examples - CORRECT
ANSWER-endurance, flexibility, and balance
muscle strength - CORRECT ANSWER-The most weight you can lift or the most
force you can exert at one time.
muscle endurance - CORRECT ANSWER-the ability of the muscles to perform
physical tasks over a period of time without becoming fatigued
cardiopulmonary endurance - CORRECT ANSWER-ability of the heart and lungs
ti work efficiently over an extended period of time and provide oxygen to the
working muscles
flexibility - CORRECT ANSWER-The ability to move your body parts through
their full range of motion
BMI - CORRECT ANSWER-a measure of body weight relative to height
Role of the heart and lungs - CORRECT ANSWER-play a crucial role in
delivering oxygen to all of the cells in the body, while also removing the waste
product carbon dioxide
