MODULE 1 PERSONAL FITNESS STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Analyze your individual responsibility to maintain or improve your health - CORRECT
ANSWER- It is our responsibility to maintain good health because physical activity
affects all parts of our body. Staying healthy physically can help you stay healthy
emotionally too. Maintaining good health helps your body stay strong and helps to cope
with stress and also fight illness.
Identify in-school and community opportunities to participate in physical activities -
CORRECT ANSWER- At school there are lots of sports opportunities and around my
community, there are several gyms that offer free physical activities to teenagers and
most of them include pools.
Discuss the importance of participating in a variety of activities that contribute to your
enjoyment and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle - CORRECT ANSWER- Doing the
same exercise over and over again is less effective and will most likely not show any
improvement. Participating in many activities of your enjoyment because it would most
likely keep the person on track while also working on many parts of the body.
Identify basic safety practices related to physical activity - CORRECT ANSWER- -
visiting the doctor
-dressing properly
-regular activity
-warm up and cool down
-proper technique
-following the rules
-stay hydrated
Explain the safety precautions needed when active in extreme weather - CORRECT
ANSWER- -Watch the weather
-Dress appropriately
-Follow safety precautions
Differentiate between the three types of heat illnesses - CORRECT ANSWER- *Heat
exhaustion: a condition of heavy sweating & a rapid pulse, results in your body
overheating.
*Heat stroke: the most serious form of heat-related illness, happens when the body
becomes unable to regulate its core temperature. Sweating stops and the body can no
longer rid itself of excess heat.
*Heat cramps: brief muscle cramps that occur during or after exercise or work in a hot
environment.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Analyze your individual responsibility to maintain or improve your health - CORRECT
ANSWER- It is our responsibility to maintain good health because physical activity
affects all parts of our body. Staying healthy physically can help you stay healthy
emotionally too. Maintaining good health helps your body stay strong and helps to cope
with stress and also fight illness.
Identify in-school and community opportunities to participate in physical activities -
CORRECT ANSWER- At school there are lots of sports opportunities and around my
community, there are several gyms that offer free physical activities to teenagers and
most of them include pools.
Discuss the importance of participating in a variety of activities that contribute to your
enjoyment and maintenance of a healthy lifestyle - CORRECT ANSWER- Doing the
same exercise over and over again is less effective and will most likely not show any
improvement. Participating in many activities of your enjoyment because it would most
likely keep the person on track while also working on many parts of the body.
Identify basic safety practices related to physical activity - CORRECT ANSWER- -
visiting the doctor
-dressing properly
-regular activity
-warm up and cool down
-proper technique
-following the rules
-stay hydrated
Explain the safety precautions needed when active in extreme weather - CORRECT
ANSWER- -Watch the weather
-Dress appropriately
-Follow safety precautions
Differentiate between the three types of heat illnesses - CORRECT ANSWER- *Heat
exhaustion: a condition of heavy sweating & a rapid pulse, results in your body
overheating.
*Heat stroke: the most serious form of heat-related illness, happens when the body
becomes unable to regulate its core temperature. Sweating stops and the body can no
longer rid itself of excess heat.
*Heat cramps: brief muscle cramps that occur during or after exercise or work in a hot
environment.
