Exam 2: General Principles of Exercise for Health and Fitness

The primary purpose of a warm-up is to activate the central nervous system.

The current public health recommendation for physical activity is a minimum of 10 minutes of moderate to intense physical activity each day.

Every exercise prescription must include at least one type of exercise.

The period of light exercise prior to the workout is called a

For a safe progression in training, it is recommended that the intensity or duration of exercise be increased no more than ________ per week.

U.S. government physical activity guidelines recommend that adults perform at least ________ minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week to improve health and reduce risk of illness.

Overload can only be increased by increasing the intensity of exercise.

The intensity level of a cool-down period following the workout should be

Too much exercise can impair the body's ________ and increase the risk of infections such as a cold or the flu.

Establishing ________ is an important first step in designing an appropriate exercise training program.

The term "mode of exercise" describes the

The minimum level of exercise required to achieve some health benefits is called the

A primary purpose of a cool-down is to return blood from the muscles worked back toward the heart.

Why is the 10% rule important in regard to the progression of exercise training?

Which of the following statements is true about high-impact activities?

Which of the following is not a barrier to physical activity?

The principle of progression states that

The principle of ________ states that the effect of exercise training is specific to those muscles involved in the activity.

What happens to physical fitness if you stop training?

List some common barriers to physical activity.