BCRPA Fitness Theory Exam Study
Guide with Complete Questions
and Answers
Components of Fitness- health related. - ANSWER - •Cardiorespiratory endurance
•Muscular endurance
•Muscular strength
•Flexibility
•Body composition
Components of Fitness- skill related. - ANSWER - •Speed
•Power
•Reaction Time
•Agility
•Balance
•Coordination
The most relevant components of fitness are - ANSWER - •Cardiorespiratory
endurance
•Muscular endurance
•Muscular strength
•Flexibility
Why is recreation essential to our children and youth? - ANSWER - •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) - ANSWER - •Physical movement by 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.
Benefits of physical activity are - ANSWER - •Better health
•Improved fitness
•Higher self-esteem
•Better Posture
•Healthier outlook
•Weight control
•Stronger muscles and bones
•Increased energy
•Relaxation and reduced stress
•Continued independent living in later life
Health risks of inactivity - ANSWER - •Premature death
•Heart disease
•Obesity
•High blood pressure
•Adult-onset diabetes
•Osteoporosis
•Stroke
•Depression
•Colon Cancer
Recreation is essential to the development of our... - ANSWER - •Children and youth
Physical activity could be characterized as - ANSWER - •Going for walks every so
often
, •Taking the stairs instead of the elevator
Recreation and fitness significantly reduces the risk of... - ANSWER - •Coronary
heart disease
•Stroke
To achieve health benefits, and improve functional abilities, adults aged 65years +
should accumulate at least ___ of ____ to ____ ____ ____ ___ per ___. - ANSWER - 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
___ ___ ___, at least _ ___ per ___. - ANSWER - 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 ___. - ANSWER - 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. - ANSWER - •Brisk walking
•Bicycling
Vigorous intensity physical activities like ___-___ ___ and ___ will cause older adults
to sweat and be 'out of breath'. - ANSWER - •Cross-country skiing
•Swimming
For Older adults being active for at least 150mins per week can help reduce the risk
of - ANSWER - •Chronic diseases (such as high blood pressure and heart disease)
•Premature death
For older adults being active at least 150mins per week may also help with -
ANSWER - •Maintaining functional independence
•Maintain mobility
•Improve Fitness
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