Components of Fitness: Master the Building Blocks of Physical Prowess

Question 1

Which fitness component allows you to perform intense activities for longer periods?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular Endurance

Answer

Body Composition

Answer

Muscular Strength

Answer

Flexibility

Question 2

Which of these does NOT measure muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

100-meter sprint time

Answer

How long you can do sit-ups

Answer

Number of push-ups you can do

Answer

How long you can hold a plank

Question 3

If someone has a lot of body fat compared to muscle, they have:

Accepted Answer

Poor Body Composition

Answer

Good Cardiovascular Endurance

Answer

High Power

Answer

Excellent Flexibility

Question 4

What does regular stretching improve the most?

Accepted Answer

Flexibility

Answer

Speed

Answer

Muscular Strength

Answer

Cardiovascular Endurance

Question 5

Having good power means you can:

Accepted Answer

Use lots of force very quickly

Answer

Move your joints as far as possible

Answer

Keep a steady heart rate while exercising

Answer

Use your muscles for a long time without getting tired

Question 6

Which activity is BEST for improving BOTH heart health AND strength?

Accepted Answer

Swimming laps

Answer

Meditation

Answer

Stretching

Answer

Yoga

Question 7

Why is it important to train ALL areas of fitness, not just one?

Accepted Answer

To be healthy overall and avoid getting hurt

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To look good

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To be good at only one specific sport

Answer

To make every workout harder

Question 8

What helps a sprinter react quickly at the start of a race?

Accepted Answer

Reaction Time

Answer

Balance

Answer

Flexibility

Answer

Agility

Question 9

Which is MOST important for standing up straight and avoiding back pain?

Accepted Answer

Flexibility

Answer

Cardiovascular Endurance

Answer

Power

Answer

Speed

Question 10

Which means you can use your muscles many times without getting tired?

Accepted Answer

Muscular Endurance

Answer

Cardiovascular Endurance

Answer

Power

Answer

Flexibility

Question 11

A marathon runner would likely have a high level of which fitness component?

Accepted Answer

Cardiovascular Endurance

Answer

Power

Answer

Strength

Question 12

What is the most accurate way to measure body composition?

Accepted Answer

Hydrostatic Weighing

Answer

Skinfold Calipers

Answer

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

Answer

BMI Calculation

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of regular exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Answer

Weight management

Answer

Improved mood

Answer

Reduced risk of osteoporosis

Question 14

What is the difference between speed and agility?

Accepted Answer

Agility involves changing direction quickly and efficiently, while speed is about moving fast in a straight line.

Answer

Agility is a component of speed, but speed is not a component of agility.

Question 15

Which of these activities is MOST likely to improve flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Yoga

Answer

Weightlifting

Answer

Sprinting

Answer

Cycling

Question 16

How can you improve your cardiovascular endurance?

Accepted Answer

Engage in activities that elevate your heart rate for sustained periods.

Answer

Lift heavy weights regularly.

Answer

Stretch frequently.

Question 17

What is the FITT principle used for?

Accepted Answer

Designing effective exercise programs

Answer

Measuring body composition

Answer

Calculating target heart rate zones.

Answer

Assessing flexibility

Question 18

Which fitness component is essential for maintaining proper posture and reducing the risk of injuries?

Accepted Answer

Flexibility

Answer

Cardiovascular Endurance

Answer

Power

Answer

Strength

Question 19

A high level of body fat percentage is associated with which health risk?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Answer

Improved bone density

Answer

Lower risk of cardiovascular disease

Answer

Enhanced athletic performance