Physical Fitness Basics- Practice
Discuss the interdependence of the components of wellness. - (correct Answer) - The various
components of wellness often influence one another. A good example is how poor body composition
may affect your willingness to meet new people, thus negatively affecting your social health.
Summarize how the components of health are related to wellness. - (correct Answer) - Wellness is
related to our achievement in each of the components of health. To achieve true wellness, we should be
doing our best in all six of these components. Like physical fitness, wellness is a dynamic concept; we
must always work for our wellness.
Endorphins are generated in the body during exercise, which leads to better emotional health. - (correct
Answer) - True
Describe how exercise can positively affect your environmental health. - (correct Answer) - When you
exercise outdoors, there is a more natural connection between you and the environment. You may also
be motivated to change some things in the environment if you exercise in a polluted environment.
Exercise has no positive effects on the nervous system. - (correct Answer) - False
Describe the continuous nature of the physical fitness concept. - (correct Answer) - Physical fitness isn't
something you achieve and forget about. Instead, it's a challenge we face each and every day. Your
physical fitness is the sum of all the choices you make.
Increased metabolic rate due to exercise is helpful because __________.
A.
the body uses more calories for everyday activities
B.
toxins are removed from the body more quickly
C.
blood is better able to fight infection
D.
people with a lower metabolic rate have a higher risk of cancer - (correct Answer) - A.
the body uses more calories for everyday activities
Explain why exercise is an important component of good physical fitness. - (correct Answer) - Exercise is
important because of its positive effects on all the body's systems. In addition, regular exercise reduces
the risk factor of contracting many diseases.
Explain the difference between physical activity and exercise. - (correct Answer) - Physical activity is the
movement of large muscle groups through daily activities. Exercise is a form of physical activity with the
Discuss the interdependence of the components of wellness. - (correct Answer) - The various
components of wellness often influence one another. A good example is how poor body composition
may affect your willingness to meet new people, thus negatively affecting your social health.
Summarize how the components of health are related to wellness. - (correct Answer) - Wellness is
related to our achievement in each of the components of health. To achieve true wellness, we should be
doing our best in all six of these components. Like physical fitness, wellness is a dynamic concept; we
must always work for our wellness.
Endorphins are generated in the body during exercise, which leads to better emotional health. - (correct
Answer) - True
Describe how exercise can positively affect your environmental health. - (correct Answer) - When you
exercise outdoors, there is a more natural connection between you and the environment. You may also
be motivated to change some things in the environment if you exercise in a polluted environment.
Exercise has no positive effects on the nervous system. - (correct Answer) - False
Describe the continuous nature of the physical fitness concept. - (correct Answer) - Physical fitness isn't
something you achieve and forget about. Instead, it's a challenge we face each and every day. Your
physical fitness is the sum of all the choices you make.
Increased metabolic rate due to exercise is helpful because __________.
A.
the body uses more calories for everyday activities
B.
toxins are removed from the body more quickly
C.
blood is better able to fight infection
D.
people with a lower metabolic rate have a higher risk of cancer - (correct Answer) - A.
the body uses more calories for everyday activities
Explain why exercise is an important component of good physical fitness. - (correct Answer) - Exercise is
important because of its positive effects on all the body's systems. In addition, regular exercise reduces
the risk factor of contracting many diseases.
Explain the difference between physical activity and exercise. - (correct Answer) - Physical activity is the
movement of large muscle groups through daily activities. Exercise is a form of physical activity with the
