Discuss the variations in foot shape and the type of shoes that are required for each foot shape.
Explain how regular participation in physical activity can increase life expectancy.
Discuss why a physically active job does not guarantee better physical fitness.
Discuss how personal choice can enhance your safety when exercising.
Which of the following statements about stopping/twisting is NOT true?
Explain why the first step in responding to any sports injury is to remove the danger that led to the injury.
Why do less active Americans not increase their activity levels?
There are many reasons why less active Americans do not increase their activity levels. Some reasons include not having the time or motivation, not having access to fitness facilities, having too many family responsibilities, and being satisfied with current levels of activity.
Electrolytes serve several purposes in the body, including __________.
Increased metabolic rate due to exercise is helpful because __________.
Explain the importance of following the rules while participating in sports.
Identify the processes by which the human body both gains and loses fluids.
Returning to a sport after an injury is most dependent upon __________.
Which of the following should you NOT do after spraining your wrist while playing sports?
Discuss the role of the medical professional in beginning an exercise program.
The medical professional should be consulted before engaging in a new or vastly different exercise program. Medical professionals can identify preexisting conditions and use family history to help design the exercise program.
Describe the purpose and use of the talk test.
The talk test is used to measure moderate-intensity activities. If a person can talk during an activity, but cannot sing, they are engaged in moderate-intensity activity. If they cannot talk, they are doing a higher-level intensity activity. If they can sing, they are doing a low-intensity activity.
Identify safety preparations that are common when exercising in extreme cold or extreme heat.
Summarize how the components of health are related to wellness.
Wellness is related to our achievement in each of the components of health. To achieve true wellness, we should be doing our best in all six of these components. Like physical fitness, wellness is a dynamic concept; we must always work for our wellness.
Risks for chronic disease can be reduced by participating in moderate physical activity for a minimum of ______.
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