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What is the state of being that includes strong, flexible muscles and an efficient system for getting oxygen & nutrients to the body.
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Fitness
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True/False: Fitness is only the absence of disease
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FALSE
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What are the 3 primary elements of a physical fitness program?
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Aerobic (cardiovascular)
Muscular strength & endurance Flexibility |
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What are activities such as running & swimming which help the heart, lungs & blood vessels become more effective at delivering muscles what they need to function – oxygen & glucose
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Aerobic (cardiovascular) activities
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What are activities such as push ups, curl ups, or weight training which help muscles become stronger and work repeatedly without undue fatigue.
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Muscular strength & Endurance activities
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What are stretching activities which are necessary to prevent injury to muscles & joints and allow efficient full range of motion.
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Flexibility activities
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What is the recommended exercise sequence to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury
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Warm-up
Stretching Physical Activity Cool-down Stretching |
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How often should the exercise sequence be conducted?
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3-6 days per week
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What are the 4 elements in the physical fitness/readiness test?
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Sit-Reach
Push-ups Curl-ups 1.5 mile run |
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What is required for the Third Class Swimmer certification?
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Enter water feet first from 10ft platform;
remain afloat for 5 minutes; swim 50 yards using any stroke(s) |