Unit Quiz
- Which words best define aerobics?
- after exercise
- before warm-up
- builds muscle
- with oxygen
- helps movement
- At which level of the physical activity pyramid does active aerobics appear?
- level 1
- level 2
- level 3
- level 4
- level 5
- Which part of fitness does active aerobics build more than other part of fitness?
- balance
- cardiovascular
- coordination
- flexibility
- strength
- Which biomechanical principle helps you most with your balance?
- efficiency
- acceleration
- stability
- energy
- accumulation
- What is another word for free time?
- reflex
- leisure
- purposeful
- planned
- recreation
- Which word or words best describe sports?
- reps and sets
- uses small muscles of the body
- motor skills
- rules and competition
- activity done to build fitness
- Which word best describes activities such as sports that require bursts of vigorous activity alternated with brief rests?
- regular
- linear
- anaerobic
- moderate
- cyclical
- Which is the Fitnessgram test of flexibility described in the book?
- curl-up
- biceps curl
- push-up
- one-mile run
- back-saver sit-and-reach
- Which type of stretching involves bouncing and bobbing against the muscle?
- static
- standardized
- PNF
- polarized
- ballistic
- What is one of the major health benefits of having good flexibility?
- prevents infectious diseases
- prevents diabetes
- prevents weak bones
- prevents back pain
- prevents clogged arteries
Reinforcement Puzzle
Can you solve this crossword puzzle that contains terms from unit II?
Thinking Critically
Write a paper (at least several paragraphs in length) on one of the following topics.
- The health benefits of active aerobics
- The differences between sports and recreation
- The best ways to build flexibility
Project
Prepare a bulletin-board poster that describes the guidelines for one or more of the "Moving Together" topics in unit I. Choose from the following topics: building self-esteem (chapter 4), following rules (chapter 5), or feeling comfortable in physical activity (chapter 6).