Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE of sedentary behavior and chronic disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Even active people are at risk if they are sedentary. 
B) Being sedentary doesn't matter. 
C) Sedentary behavior impacts weight control but not other chronic disease risks. 
D) Minimizing sedentary behavior is important only for highly fit individuals. 
A) Even active people are at risk if they are sedentary. 
B) Being sedentary doesn't matter. 
C) Sedentary behavior impacts weight control but not other chronic disease risks. 
D) Minimizing sedentary behavior is important only for highly fit individuals. A

Question 2

Why is moderate activity placed at the bottom of the pyramid?

Accepted Answer

A) Moderate activities are the most widely performed activities among adults. 
B) Moderate activities are performed more regularly than other levels. 
C) Moderate activities provide many benefits for a modest amount of effort. 
D) all of the above 
A) Moderate activities are the most widely performed activities among adults. 
B) Moderate activities are performed more regularly than other levels. 
C) Moderate activities provide many benefits for a modest amount of effort. 
D) all of the above D

Question 3

The top of the physical activity pyramid refers to which activity?

Accepted Answer

A) flexibility 
B) muscular strength and endurance 
C) rest or inactivity 
D) lifestyle activities 
A) flexibility 
B) muscular strength and endurance 
C) rest or inactivity 
D) lifestyle activities C

Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes the level of the pyramid called vigorous aerobics?

Accepted Answer

A) This type of activity is more important to females than males. 
B) The frequency is greater than the recommended amount of lifestyle activities. 
C) Activities such as weight lifting and calisthenics are commonly in this category. 
D) This type of activity can build cardiovascular fitness. 
A) This type of activity is more important to females than males. 
B) The frequency is greater than the recommended amount of lifestyle activities. 
C) Activities such as weight lifting and calisthenics are commonly in this category. 
D) This type of activity can build cardiovascular fitness.

Question 5

Marjorie designed her running program to gradually increase her mileage each week.Which principle of physical activity does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A) all-or-none 
B) muscle recruitment 
C) progression 
D) specificity 
A) all-or-none 
B) muscle recruitment 
C) progression 
D) specificity

Question 6

Which is true regarding the physical activity pyramid?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexibility is at a lower level than muscular fitness since it is less important for health. 
B) Vigorous aerobic exercise is higher than moderate activity since it is more important. 
C) Moderate activity is at the base because it is the base of an active lifestyle. 
D) Sedentary activity is put at the top since it should be minimizeD. 
A) Flexibility is at a lower level than muscular fitness since it is less important for health. 
B) Vigorous aerobic exercise is higher than moderate activity since it is more important. 
C) Moderate activity is at the base because it is the base of an active lifestyle. 
D) Sedentary activity is put at the top since it should be minimizeD.

Question 7

All of the following are key concepts of the physical activity pyramid except

Accepted Answer

A) twenty minutes of activity for those trying to lose weight is adequate. 
B) the different types of physical activity can be combined to meet activity guidelines. 
C) extended periods of inactivity can be harmful to your health. 
D) eating well is an important companion behavior to physical activity. 
A) twenty minutes of activity for those trying to lose weight is adequate. 
B) the different types of physical activity can be combined to meet activity guidelines. 
C) extended periods of inactivity can be harmful to your health. 
D) eating well is an important companion behavior to physical activity.

Question 8

When target levels of fitness have been achieved,the next goal should be

Accepted Answer

A) extended rest. 
B) a maintenance program. 
C) a more rigorous training session. 
D) competition. 
A) extended rest. 
B) a maintenance program. 
C) a more rigorous training session. 
D) competition.

Question 9

Which principle indicates that the benefits of physical activity vary from individual to individual based on each person's unique characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A) personal 
B) singular 
C) specific 
D) individuality 
A) personal 
B) singular 
C) specific 
D) individuality

Question 10

Jake wanted to improve his rock-climbing abilities so he decided to strengthen his forearms with wrist curls.Which principle of physical activity does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A) frequency 
B) overload 
C) progression 
D) specificity 
A) frequency 
B) overload 
C) progression 
D) specificity

Question 11

What does the FITT formula stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) guidelines for how often,how hard,and how long one should exercise 
B) the minimum amount of exercise required for physical fitness 
C) the Fundamental Intensity Threshold formula 
D) an acronym standing for Functional Intensity Training 
A) guidelines for how often,how hard,and how long one should exercise 
B) the minimum amount of exercise required for physical fitness 
C) the Fundamental Intensity Threshold formula 
D) an acronym standing for Functional Intensity Training

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true regarding physical activity patterns?

Accepted Answer

A) Teens do more activity than adults. 
B) Children are less active than adults due to TV watching and video game playing. 
C) Participation in strength training increases with age. 
D) Inactivity is more prevalent in males than females. 
A) Teens do more activity than adults. 
B) Children are less active than adults due to TV watching and video game playing. 
C) Participation in strength training increases with age. 
D) Inactivity is more prevalent in males than females.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of the overload principle?

Accepted Answer

A) using five pounds more the next time 
B) going five minutes longer the next time 
C) performing five more times the next opportunity 
D) all of the above 
A) using five pounds more the next time 
B) going five minutes longer the next time 
C) performing five more times the next opportunity 
D) all of the above

Question 14

Which two factors are especially important when applying the FITT principle?

Accepted Answer

A) experience and history 
B) volume and pattern 
C) rest and recovery 
D) training and condition 
A) experience and history 
B) volume and pattern 
C) rest and recovery 
D) training and condition

Question 15

Which principle supports the need to do more than normal for benefits to occur?

Accepted Answer

A) specificity 
B) frequency 
C) overload 
D) progression 
A) specificity 
B) frequency 
C) overload 
D) progression

Question 16

Adults are less likely to meet the guidelines for which of the following activities?

Accepted Answer

A) moderate activity 
B) muscle fitness 
C) recreational activity 
D) sport activity 
A) moderate activity 
B) muscle fitness 
C) recreational activity 
D) sport activity

Question 17

What image is shown at the top of the activity pyramid?

Accepted Answer

A) a scale to illustrate energy balance 
B) a watch to indicate time management 
C) a log book to denote planning 
D) a heart image to show health benefits 
A) a scale to illustrate energy balance 
B) a watch to indicate time management 
C) a log book to denote planning 
D) a heart image to show health benefits

Question 18

What does the second "T" represent in the FITT-VP formula (FITT-VP vs.FIT)?

Accepted Answer

A) "Time" is required to achieve benefits. 
B) Benefits depend on the "Type" of physical activity performed. 
C) Workouts need to use appropriate "Timing." 
D) The activity session needs to have the right "Tone" to achieve benefits. 
A) "Time" is required to achieve benefits. 
B) Benefits depend on the "Type" of physical activity performed. 
C) Workouts need to use appropriate "Timing." 
D) The activity session needs to have the right "Tone" to achieve benefits.

Question 19

What does the "F" in the acronym FITT stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) frequency 
B) fitness 
C) follow 
D) format 
A) frequency 
B) fitness 
C) follow 
D) format

Question 20

Which type of activity is at the base of the physical activity pyramid?

Accepted Answer

A) flexibility exercises 
B) muscular fitness exercises 
C) vigorous aerobics 
D) moderate physical activity 
A) flexibility exercises 
B) muscular fitness exercises 
C) vigorous aerobics 
D) moderate physical activity

Exam 6: How Much Physical Activity Is Enough

Which of the following is TRUE of sedentary behavior and chronic disease?

Why is moderate activity placed at the bottom of the pyramid?

The top of the physical activity pyramid refers to which activity?

Which of the following statements best describes the level of the pyramid called vigorous aerobics?

Marjorie designed her running program to gradually increase her mileage each week.Which principle of physical activity does this represent?

Which is true regarding the physical activity pyramid?

All of the following are key concepts of the physical activity pyramid except

When target levels of fitness have been achieved,the next goal should be

Which principle indicates that the benefits of physical activity vary from individual to individual based on each person's unique characteristic?

Jake wanted to improve his rock-climbing abilities so he decided to strengthen his forearms with wrist curls.Which principle of physical activity does this represent?

What does the FITT formula stand for?

Which of the following statements is true regarding physical activity patterns?

Which of the following is an example of the overload principle?

Which two factors are especially important when applying the FITT principle?

Which principle supports the need to do more than normal for benefits to occur?

Adults are less likely to meet the guidelines for which of the following activities?

What image is shown at the top of the activity pyramid?

What does the second "T" represent in the FITT-VP formula (FITT-VP vs.FIT)?

What does the "F" in the acronym FITT stand for?

Which type of activity is at the base of the physical activity pyramid?

Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: an Introduction

Determinants of Lifelong Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change

Preparing for Physical Activity

The Health Benefits of Physical Activity

Moving From Inactivity to Moderate-Intensity Active Lifestyles

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Vigorous Aerobics, Sports, and Recreational Activities

Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercise

Flexibility

Body Mechanics: Posture, Questionable Exercises, and Care of the Back and Neck

Performance Benefits of Physical Activity

Body Composition

Nutrition

Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fatness

Stress and Health

Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management

The Use and Abuse of Tobacco

The Use and Abuse of Alcohol

The Use and Abuse of Other Drugs

Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections

Cancer,Diabetes,and Other Health Threats

Evaluating Fitness and Wellness Products: Becoming an Informed Consumer

Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change

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