In planning a program of health-related physical fitness, the nurse explains to the obese client that a goal of this program is to:
A) increase cardiorespiratory endurance.
B) improve agility.
C) increase speed of movement.
D) build muscle strength and power.
A) increase cardiorespiratory endurance.
Explanation: A) The primary components of health-related physical fitness include cardiorespiratory endurance, skeletal muscle endurance, skeletal muscle strength, body composition, and flexibility. The primary components of performance-related physical fitness include agility, balance, coordination, muscle strength and power, speed of movement, and reaction time.
B) The primary components of health-related physical fitness include cardiorespiratory endurance, skeletal muscle endurance, skeletal muscle strength, body composition, and flexibility. The primary components of performance-related physical fitness include agility, balance, coordination, muscle strength and power, speed of movement, and reaction time.
C) The primary components of health-related physical fitness include cardiorespiratory endurance, skeletal muscle endurance, skeletal muscle strength, body composition, and flexibility. The primary components of performance-related physical fitness include agility, balance, coordination, muscle strength and power, speed of movement, and reaction time.
D) The primary components of health-related physical fitness include cardiorespiratory endurance, skeletal muscle endurance, skeletal muscle strength, body composition, and flexibility. The primary components of performance-related physical fitness include agility, balance, coordination, muscle strength and power, speed of movement, and reaction time.
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