Fitness Assignment Sheet # 1
Basics of Exercise
1.
10 pts
2.
2 pts
3.
3 pts
4.
2 pts
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In the first video, an example is given regarding how each of the skill-related components of fitness
can be used in a certain scenario. Now imagine yourself in the future. You are 50 years old with a job
in the city and have children. Create a story in which you would use all 5 of the health-related
components of fitness (cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility,
body composition). Please highlight each component throughout your story/scenario and tell us how
these components might affect your future career/family/life goals. (scenario is worth 5 pts and
reflection on how it affects your future goals is worth 5 pts)
_
_stretching should occur BEFORE a workout and _
_ stretching should occur AFTER a
workout.
A good warm up routine involves these 3 progressions:
a)
b)
c)
When looking at the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration, which one leads to
calorie burning even while your body is at rest (thus making your metabolism more efficient)?
5.
5 pts
6.
18 pts
What makes circuit training stations be anaerobic as opposed to aerobic?
7.
6 pts
List 3 things you learned from this video regarding energy systems:
http://tinyurl.com/3energysystems
a)
b)
c)
8.
6 pts
What is lactic acid and what does it do?
9.
2 pts
What does it NOT do?
List your body’s 3 energy systems, the difference between them, and activity examples of each.
Energy System
Main Characteristics
Activity Example
10.
5 pts
Explain the RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) scale. Please reference the 1-10 scale.
11.
5 pts
12.
2 pts
How would this scale help someone learn how to pace themselves during long distance runs?
13.
4 pts
What are the two main treatments for heat illnesses?
a)
b)
14.
2 pts
15.
5 pts
How much water should a person drink per day?
16.
4 pts
17.
10 pts
18.
5 pts
19.
10 pts
20.
2 pts
List 2 things should you do if you suspect someone is suffering from heat stroke?
a)
b)
Which benefits of water speak to you the most? Lists at least 5.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Who are sports drinks designed or engineered for? Who are they NOT meant for?
What is blood pressure/what does it measure and what could it indicate if it is high?
Blood pressure is:
Some possible consequences of high blood pressure are:
What is considered to be a normal/healthy blood pressure reading?
Define what systolic and diastolic are.
Systolic:
Diastolic:
What are some signs that you are over-exercising?
TOTAL: 108 Points