Understanding Fitness Components Final

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following activities is most effective for improving cardiovascular endurance? Weightlifting, Running, Yoga, Stretching
Back
Running
Answer explanation
Running is a high-intensity aerobic exercise that significantly boosts cardiovascular endurance by increasing heart rate and improving lung capacity, making it the most effective choice compared to weightlifting, yoga, or stretching.
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Interval training can enhance cardiovascular endurance. Provide an example of an interval training session.
Back
Interval training involves short bursts of high-intensity exercise followed by rest, which improves heart efficiency. Example: 30 seconds sprint, 1-minute walk, repeat for 20 minutes.
Answer explanation
Interval training enhances cardiovascular endurance by alternating high-intensity bursts with rest, improving heart efficiency. The example of sprinting for 30 seconds followed by a 1-minute walk illustrates this effective method.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following exercises primarily targets muscular strength? Swimming, Bench press, Cycling, Pilates
Back
Bench press
Answer explanation
The bench press primarily targets muscular strength by focusing on the upper body muscles, particularly the chest, shoulders, and triceps. In contrast, swimming, cycling, and Pilates emphasize endurance and flexibility.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Design a weekly workout plan that focuses on improving muscular strength, including specific exercises and rest days.
Back
Monday: Squats, Wednesday: Deadlifts, Friday: Bench Press, Rest on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Answer explanation
The correct choice focuses on improving muscular strength with exercises like squats, deadlifts, and bench press, which are all compound movements. The other options emphasize flexibility or cardio, not strength training.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which type of stretching is most effective for improving flexibility? Options: Static stretching, Ballistic stretching, Isometric stretching, Dynamic stretching
Back
Static stretching
Answer explanation
Static stretching is most effective for improving flexibility as it involves holding a stretch for a period, allowing muscles to lengthen and improve range of motion. Other types may not provide the same benefits.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Evaluate the benefits and potential risks of ballistic stretching in a flexibility training program.
Back
Benefits: Increases flexibility while warming up; Risks: Risk of injury due to movement.
Answer explanation
The correct choice highlights that ballistic stretching can rapidly increase flexibility but poses a high risk of injury due to the bouncing movements involved, making it important to approach with caution.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary focus of body composition analysis?
Back
Assessing the ratio of fat to lean mass in the body
Answer explanation
The primary focus of body composition analysis is assessing the ratio of fat to lean mass in the body. This helps in understanding overall health and fitness, unlike the other options which focus on different physical attributes.
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
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