A Regular Physical Activity Program Should Include All the Following

question 52

Multiple Choice

A regular physical activity program should include all the following except

• A) a warmup.
• B) a frequency of 2 times per week.
• C) a heart rate of 60 percent to 70 percent of maximum.
• D) at least 20 to 30 minutes duration.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the body, regulating functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Peripheral Nervous System

The portion of the nervous system lying outside the brain and spinal cord, which includes nerves that branch out to the rest of the body, facilitating communication between the body and central nervous system.

Central Nervous System

The primary information-processing center of the body, consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.