There are four components of physical fitness: cardiorespiratory
fitness, musculoskeletal fitness (divided into muscular strength
and muscular endurance), flexibility, and body composition.
Choose the statement below that correctly describes a component
of physical fitness.
Flexibility can be achieved through exercises with slow,
controlled movements like yoga and stretching.
To improve muscular strength, an individual would use lighter
weights for more repetitions.
Resistance training is the only form of exercise that improves
body composition.
Examples of appropriate activities to improve cardiorespiratory
fitness include weight lifting and other resistance training.
Recommendations for the type and amount of physical activity
have been released by the Surgeon General, the Institute of
Medicine (IOM), and the United States Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS).
Complete the sentence about Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans, published by the Department of
Health and Human Services in 2008.
Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans recommend that Americans should
_____________.
Select all that apply.
engage in physical activity for 30 min most days of the
week
engage in at least 150 min of moderate-intensity aerobic
activity per week
perform muscle-strengthening exercises at least twice a
week
be active for 60 min per day to maintain a healthful body
weight
avoid inactivity