The overall goal of the Health Related Fitness curriculum is to teach students how to obtain and

maintain an aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility, and body composition.

a. True b. false

The 5 component of health related fitness are mascular fitness, flexibility, body composition, and
cardiovascular endurance

a. True b. false

How often should you exercise?

a. 1 hour/day b. 1 hour/week c. 1 hour/month

1. Do I have to go to a gym to be fit?

a. Yes. Only going to a gm counts as exercise.
b. No. Simple activities lyike walking up stairs can keep you healthy.
c. Yes, and it must have an Olympic-size swimming pool.

Which of Arthur's favorite activities helps him keep fit?

a. Reading comic books
b. Eating ice cream
c. Riding his bike

If I can't play outside after school, what should I do?

A Forget about exercising.

B Dance to music, do some stretches, or try yoga!
C Watch people exercise on TV.
 What happens to your body when you exercise?

A Your voice gets louder.

B Your brain gets 20% larger.
C Your blood flow increases.

How long can I watch TV or play on the computer each day?

A Only half an hour.
B Up to 2 hours.
C Three hours or more!

When exercising, it's important to stay hydrated. To stay hydrated means:

A To drink plenty of water.
B To take frequent breaks.
C To keep moving.

Which is a benefit of exercise?

A Whiter teeth.
B Bigger ears.
C Feeling good.

Why should I stay fit?

A I'll have more energy and I won't get sick as often!

B I'll become famous.
C I can watch more sports on TV.

1) Which of the following is not a component of physical fitness?

A. Muscular strength
B. Cardiovascular endurance
C. Body composition
D. Flexibility
E. Heart rate

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There are five components to physical fitness:
Muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and body
composition. All are equally important in being physically fit.
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2) Your workouts should include:

A. Aerboic activites
B. Resistance/Strength building/Weight-bearing exercises
C. Flexibility/stretching/balance
D. All of the above

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All three components are important to include in your regular work-out routine. Aerobic
activities speeds your heart rate and breathing and improves heart and lung fitness.
Examples are brisk walking, jogging, and swimming.
Resistance, strength building, and weight-bearing activities help build and maintain bones
and muscles by working them against gravity. Examples are carrying a child, lifting
weights, and walking. They help to build and maintain muscles and bones.
Balance and stretching activities enhance physical stability and flexibility, which reduces
risk of injuries. Examples are gentle stretching, dancing, yoga, martial arts, and t’ai chi.
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3) Being active requires an expensive gym membership and fancy equipement:

A. True
B. False

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Being active can be very inexpensive! Inexpensive ideas include: walking your dog (not
just watching it!), cleaning the house or washing the car, walk, skate, or cycle more, and
drive less, do stretches, exercises, or pedal a stationary bike while watching television,
mow the lawn with a push mower, plant and care for a vegetable or flower garden, get
off the bus one stop early and walk or skate the rest of the way home, replace a coffee
break with a 10-min brisk walk (ask a friend to go with you), take part in an exercise
program at work or a nearby gym, join the office/church softball team, take a nature
walk, but most importantly, have fun while being active!
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4) How much activity is recommended?

A. 30 minutes of moderate intenisty 5 days/week

B. 20 minutes of vigourous activity 3 days/week
C. Weight-bearing activties 2 times/week
D. A and B are both correct
E. A, B, and C are all correct

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It is recommended to get 30 minutes of moderate intesity 5 days/week OR 20 minutes of
 vigorous activity 3 days/week AND weight-bearing activities 2 times/week
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5) What is the best reason to stay active?

A. Improves self-esteem
B. Increases fitness level
C. Lowers risk of heart disease, colon cancer, and type 2 diabetes
D. Helps manage weight
E. All of the above