There are four components of physical fitness: cardiorespiratoryfitness, musculoskeletal fitness (divided into muscular strengthand muscular endurance), flexibility, and body composition.

Choose the statement below that correctly describes a componentof physical fitness.

Flexibility can be achieved through exercises with slow,controlled movements like yoga and stretching.

To improve muscular strength, an individual would use lighterweights for more repetitions.

Resistance training is the only form of exercise that improvesbody composition.

Examples of appropriate activities to improve cardiorespiratoryfitness include weight lifting and other resistance training.

Recommendations for the type and amount of physical activityhave been released by the Surgeon General, the Institute ofMedicine (IOM), and the United States Department of Health andHuman Services (HHS).

Complete the sentence about Physical ActivityGuidelines for Americans, published by the Department ofHealth and Human Services in 2008.

Physical Activity Guidelines forAmericans recommend that Americans should_____________.

Select all that apply.

engage in physical activity for 30 min most days of theweek

engage in at least 150 min of moderate-intensity aerobicactivity per week

perform muscle-strengthening exercises at least twice aweek

be active for 60 min per day to maintain a healthful bodyweight

avoid inactivity