BCRPA Fitness Theory Exam , Top Questions and a nswers, Verified. Latest Update. Components of Fitness - health related. - ✔✔-•Cardiorespiratory endurance •Muscular endurance •Muscular strength •Flexibility •Body composition Components of Fitness - skill related. - ✔✔-•Speed •Power •Reaction Time •Agility •Balance •Coordination The most relevant components of fitness are - ✔✔-•Cardiorespiratory endurance •Muscular endurance •Muscular strength •Flexibility Benefits of physical activity are - ✔✔-•Better health •Improved fitness •Higher self -esteem •Better Posture •Healthier ou tlook •Weight control •Stronger muscles and bones •Increased energy •Relaxation and reduced stress •Continued independent living in later life Health risks of inactivity - ✔✔-•Premature death •Heart disease •Obesity •High blood pressure •Adult -onset di abetes •Osteoporosis •Stroke •Depression •Colon Cancer Recreation is essential to the development of our... - ✔✔-•Children and youth Why is recreation essential to our children and youth? - ✔✔-•We learn motor skills (physical) through play and sports •We learn social skills through play and sport •We learn creativity though play and art/cultural activity •we develop intellectual capacities and concepts through play and many other life skills What is exercise? (2 definitions) - ✔✔-•Physical movement b y the human body in a scheduled and consistent manner to develop the components of fitness •Exercise is structured physical activity undertaken to develop, maintain or improve physical fitness. Physical activity could be characterized as - ✔✔-•Going for w alks every so often •Taking the stairs instead of the elevator Recreation and fitness significantly reduces the risk of... - ✔✔-•Coronary heart disease •Stroke To achieve health benefits, and improve functional abilities, adults aged 65years + should ac cumulate at least ___ of ____ to ____ ____ ____ ___ per ___. - ✔✔-At least 150mins of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week. For older adults it's also beneficial to add ___ and ___ strengthening activities using ___ ___ ___, a t least _ ___ per ___. - ✔✔-Muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups, at least 2 days per week. For older adults Those with poor mobility should perform ___ ___ to enhance ___ and prevent ___. - ✔✔-Perform physical activities to enhance balance and prevent falls. Moderate Activities like ____ ____ and ___ will cause older adults to sweat a little and to breath harder. - ✔✔-•Brisk walking •Bicycling Vigorous intensity physical activities like ___ -___ ___ and ___ will cause older adults to sweat and be 'out of breath'. - ✔✔-•Cross -country skiing •Swimming For Older adults being active for at least 150mins per week can help reduce the risk of - ✔✔-•Chronic diseases (such as high blood pressure and heart disease) •Premature death For older adults being at least 150mins per week my also help with - ✔✔-•Maintaining functional independence •Maintain mobility
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