Question 1

Which of the following is considered a "vigorous" activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  washing car 
B)  running 
C)  frisbee 
D)  cooking 
A)  washing car 
B)  running 
C)  frisbee 
D)  cooking

Question 2

The principle of reversibility says your body adjusts to lower levels of physical activity in the same way it adjusts to higher levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

VO2max stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  resting oxygen consumption. 
B)  maximal oxygen consumption. 
C)  basal metabolic rate. 
D)  target heart rate range. 
A)  resting oxygen consumption. 
B)  maximal oxygen consumption. 
C)  basal metabolic rate. 
D)  target heart rate range.

Question 4

Long-term effects of exercise include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased blood flow to skin. 
B)  reduced risk of colon cancer. 
C)  increased sweat rate. 
D)  improved self-image. 
A)  increased blood flow to skin. 
B)  reduced risk of colon cancer. 
C)  increased sweat rate. 
D)  improved self-image.

Question 5

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is

Accepted Answer

A)  discontinuous and unplanned. 
B)  planned, structured, and repetitive. 
C)  random or unstructured. 
D)  not a contributor to physical fitness. 
A)  discontinuous and unplanned. 
B)  planned, structured, and repetitive. 
C)  random or unstructured. 
D)  not a contributor to physical fitness.

Question 6

Describe the American College of Sports Medicine's recommendations for a formal exercise program to develop the health-related components of physical fitness. For each component, list the appropriate type of activity and the recommended intensity, frequency, and duration of activity. Outline a program that conforms to the recommendations.

Accepted Answer

The American College of Sports Medicine

Question 7

Exercise has social, emotional, and psychological benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What percentage of Canadians are not active enough for health benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  83 percent 
B)  23 percent 
C)  63 percent 
D)  43 percent 
A)  83 percent 
B)  23 percent 
C)  63 percent 
D)  43 percent

Question 9

All of the following are health-related components of physical fitness, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility. 
B)  muscular strength. 
C)  cardiorespiratory endurance. 
D)  coordination. 
A)  flexibility. 
B)  muscular strength. 
C)  cardiorespiratory endurance. 
D)  coordination.

Question 10

What is the most popular physical recreational activity for adults in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  swimming 
B)  running 
C)  gardening 
D)  walking 
A)  swimming 
B)  running 
C)  gardening 
D)  walking

Question 11

Direct health costs due to physical inactivity are approximately each year in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)  $2.0 billion 
B)  $1.0 billion 
C)  $1.5 billion 
D)  $0.5 billion 
A)  $2.0 billion 
B)  $1.0 billion 
C)  $1.5 billion 
D)  $0.5 billion

Question 12

What is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  agility 
B)  flexibility 
C)  muscular endurance 
D)  muscular strength 
A)  agility 
B)  flexibility 
C)  muscular endurance 
D)  muscular strength

Question 13

To develop a particular fitness component, you must perform exercises that are designed particularly for that component. This is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  structure. 
B)  overload. 
C)  specificity. 
D)  mode. 
A)  structure. 
B)  overload. 
C)  specificity. 
D)  mode.

Question 14

Cross-training is the practice of engaging in more than one activity to improve a particular component of fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Exercise frequency refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the length of your exercise session. 
B)  the quantity of exercise you get. 
C)  how hard you work. 
D)  the number of times per week you exercise. 
A)  the length of your exercise session. 
B)  the quantity of exercise you get. 
C)  how hard you work. 
D)  the number of times per week you exercise.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise and disease prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke. 
B)  Exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes. 
C)  Weight-bearing exercises provide women protection against osteoporosis. 
D)  All of these statements are true. 
A)  Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke. 
B)  Exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes. 
C)  Weight-bearing exercises provide women protection against osteoporosis. 
D)  All of these statements are true.

Question 17

Many people have an easier time starting an exercise program than sticking with an exercise program over the long term. Describe five strategies that can help people stick with a fitness program. You can suggest ideas to combat bad weather, changes in schedules and lifestyle, and boredom.

Accepted Answer

1. Set specific, achievable goals: Setti

Question 18

Endurance training can improve the function of the body's chemical systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Balance is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to perform motor tasks accurately and smoothly by using body movements and the senses 
B)  ability to change the body's position quickly and accurately 
C)  ability to maintain equilibrium while either moving or stationary 
D)  ability to respond quickly to a stimulus 
A)  ability to perform motor tasks accurately and smoothly by using body movements and the senses 
B)  ability to change the body's position quickly and accurately 
C)  ability to maintain equilibrium while either moving or stationary 
D)  ability to respond quickly to a stimulus

Question 20

An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is considered a "vigorous" activity?

The principle of reversibility says your body adjusts to lower levels of physical activity in the same way it adjusts to higher levels.

VO2max stands for:

Long-term effects of exercise include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is

Exercise has social, emotional, and psychological benefits.

What percentage of Canadians are not active enough for health benefits?

All of the following are health-related components of physical fitness, EXCEPT

What is the most popular physical recreational activity for adults in Canada?

Direct health costs due to physical inactivity are approximately each year in Canada.

What is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion?

To develop a particular fitness component, you must perform exercises that are designed particularly for that component. This is referred to as

Cross-training is the practice of engaging in more than one activity to improve a particular component of fitness.

Exercise frequency refers to

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise and disease prevention?

Many people have an easier time starting an exercise program than sticking with an exercise program over the long term. Describe five strategies that can help people stick with a fitness program. You can suggest ideas to combat bad weather, changes in schedules and lifestyle, and boredom.

Endurance training can improve the function of the body's chemical systems.

Balance is:

An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

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Exam 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Which of the following is considered a "vigorous" activity?

The principle of reversibility says your body adjusts to lower levels of physical activity in the same way it adjusts to higher levels.

VO2max stands for:

Long-term effects of exercise include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is

Exercise has social, emotional, and psychological benefits.

What percentage of Canadians are not active enough for health benefits?

All of the following are health-related components of physical fitness, EXCEPT

What is the most popular physical recreational activity for adults in Canada?

Direct health costs due to physical inactivity are approximately each year in Canada.

What is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion?

To develop a particular fitness component, you must perform exercises that are designed particularly for that component. This is referred to as

Cross-training is the practice of engaging in more than one activity to improve a particular component of fitness.

Exercise frequency refers to

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise and disease prevention?

Many people have an easier time starting an exercise program than sticking with an exercise program over the long term. Describe five strategies that can help people stick with a fitness program. You can suggest ideas to combat bad weather, changes in schedules and lifestyle, and boredom.

Endurance training can improve the function of the body's chemical systems.

Balance is:

An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

Taking Charge of Your Health

Psychological Health

Stress: the Constant Challenge

Weight Management

Nutrition Basics

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Healthy Relationships and Communication

Healthy Sexuality

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Drug Use and Addiction

Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Environmental Health

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