List the 5 components of fitness and a short description in your own words describing each one with an example of an exercise that would improve that aspect of fitness and how?
1. List the name of the component
2. Describe it in your own words.
3. Give an example of an exercise that would enhance that component and how?
List five (5) benefits of physical activity below.
What does each letter in the FITT principle stand for and why is it important?
For each of the Principles of Training listed below, describe in your own words the essence of each one, why its important and give an example for each:
1. The principle of Individual Differences:
2. The principle of Overload:
3. The principle of Progression:
4. The principle of Specificity:
5. The principle of Adaptation:
6. The principle of Use/Disuse (Regularity):
List three specific benefits of Warming up and give ONE example of a sport specific warm-up activity that makes sense for that sport or activity and why?
How long should one spend on warming up? Cooling down? Does it vary with age, why or why not?
What are three specific benefits of a proper cool down? What are some examples of cool down activities one can do in relation to specific sports or activities?
Bonus Question: What is the difference between static and dynamic stretching? Which one is better for warm-up? Which one is better for cool down? Why?