2.6 Knowledge Check

1. What does the “F” in the FITT Principle stand for?
   • Fitness
   • Flexibility
   • Frequency
   • Function
2. Which of the following best describes “Intensity” in a workout?
   • How long your workout lasts
   • How often you work out
   • The type of exercise you do
   • How hard you are working during the workout
3. What is the recommended formula to estimate your 1RM (One Repetition Maximum)?
   • Weight lifted ÷ number of reps
   • Weight lifted × number of reps
   • Weight lifted × (1 + reps÷30)
   • Weight lifted + 10%
4. If your RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) is 3, how would you describe the intensity?
   • Maximal effort
   • Moderate pace
   • Very hard effort
   • Resting state
5. Which of the following is NOT an example of a flexibility exercise?
   • Hamstring stretch
   • Plank
   • Chest opener
   • Seated quad stretch
6. A beginner following the FITT Principle should:
   • Train 6–7 times a week at high intensity
   • Focus on short, low-to-moderate intensity workouts
   • Use Olympic lifts and advanced techniques
   • Skip rest days to build consistency
7. Which method is NOT used to measure exercise intensity?
   • Percentage of Max Heart Rate
   • Number of days per week
   • Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
   • Percentage of 1 Repetition Maximum

Correct Answers: 

1. Frequency
2. How hard you are working during the workout
3. Weight lifted × (1 + reps÷30)
4. Moderate pace
5. Plank
6. Focus on short, low-to-moderate intensity workouts
7. Number of days per week