UNIT 1: Week 1

Question 1

Definition of exercise

Answer 1

a type of PA consisting of planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement done to improve and/or maintain physical fitness

Question 2

Definition of physical activity

Answer 2

any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscle contraction that results in a substantial increase in caloric requirements over resting energy expenditure

Question 3

PA recommended guideline for moderate intensity exercise for adults and older adults

Answer 3

150-300 min per week

Question 4

PA recommended guideline for vigorous intensity exercise for adults

Answer 4

75-150 min per week

Question 5

PA recommended guideline for children and adolescents

Answer 5

60 min per day