KHP 210: Chapter 6

The principle of __________ can be summarized as "if you don't use it, you lose it."

• Specificity

• Progression

• Overload

• Reversibility

Which principle supports the need to do more than normal for benefits to occur?

• Frequency

• Overload

• Progression

• Specificity

Which of the following is an example of the overload principle?

• using five pounds more the next time

• going five minutes longer the next time

• performing five more times the next opportunity

• All of these answers are correct.

Which principle indicates that the benefits of physical activity vary from individual to individual based on each person's unique characteristics?

• Specific

• Singular

• Personal

• Individuality

When target levels of fitness have been achieved, the next goal should be:

• competition.

• a more rigorous training session.

• extended rest.

• a maintenance program.

Increasing weight for the bench press exercise by 10 pounds is an application of which fitness principle?

• Adaptation

• Diminished returns

• Overload

• Specificity

Running up a hill to strengthen the leg muscles for participation in a cross-country race is an application of which fitness principle?

• Rest & recovery

• Specificity

• Overload

• Progression

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories used to classify fitness?

• Marginal fitness zone

• High-performance zone

• Good fitness zone

• Sedentary zone

Which of the following statements is true regarding physical activity patterns?

• Inactivity is more prevalent in males than females.

• Participation in strength training increases with age.

• Teens do more activity than young adults.

• Children are less active than adults due to TV watching and video game playing.

What image is shown at the top of the activity pyramid?

• a log book to denote planning

• a scale to illustrate energy balance

• a heart image to show health benefits

• a watch to indicate time management