Wellness Physical Fitness and Exercise 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does BMI stand for?
- Body Mass Index (Correct answer)
- Basic Metabolic Indicator
- Body Muscle Index
- Basal Movement Index
Correct answer: Body Mass Index
BMI stands for Body Mass Index, a calculation using height and weight to estimate body fat and assess weight-related health risks.
Question 2: Which term describes the minimum amount of energy the body needs to maintain basic functions at rest?
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) (Correct answer)
- Active Metabolic Rate
- Resting Exercise Threshold
- Caloric Surplus Rate
Correct answer: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories the body needs to sustain basic physiological functions like breathing and circulation at complete rest.
Question 3: What is 'VO2 max'?
- The maximum rate at which the body can consume oxygen during intense exercise (Correct answer)
- The minimum oxygen level needed for survival
- The total lung capacity
- The amount of CO2 exhaled per breath
Correct answer: The maximum rate at which the body can consume oxygen during intense exercise
VO2 max is the maximum rate of oxygen consumption during maximal exercise and is considered the gold standard measure of aerobic fitness.
Question 4: Which component of fitness refers to the ability of muscles to exert force repeatedly over time?
- Muscular endurance (Correct answer)
- Muscular strength
- Flexibility
- Power
Correct answer: Muscular endurance
Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to repeatedly exert force or sustain a contraction over a prolonged period.
Question 5: What happens physiologically during 'EPOC' after exercise?
- The body continues to burn extra calories as it restores itself to a resting state (Correct answer)
- Heart rate drops immediately
- Muscle glycogen is instantly replenished
- Blood pressure rises above resting levels permanently
Correct answer: The body continues to burn extra calories as it restores itself to a resting state
EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) is the elevated calorie and oxygen consumption that occurs after exercise as the body recovers and returns to homeostasis.
Question 6: Which stretching method involves holding a stretch at the end range of motion for 15–60 seconds?
- Static stretching (Correct answer)
- Ballistic stretching
- PNF stretching
- Dynamic stretching
Correct answer: Static stretching
Static stretching involves holding a muscle in a lengthened position for 15–60 seconds and is best performed after exercise when muscles are warm.
Wellness Physical Fitness and Exercise 2
What does BMI stand for?