Question 1

What are the keys to maintaining an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

Avoid overdoing exercise.Challenge negat

Question 2

Based on examining the relevant body of evidence, the Institute of Medicine recommends ____ to prevent weight gain.

Accepted Answer

A)  120 minutes per week of high intensity activity 
B)  120 minutes per day of high intensity activity 
C)  60 minutes per day of moderate intensity activity 
D)  60 minutes per day of high intensity activity 
A)  120 minutes per week of high intensity activity 
B)  120 minutes per day of high intensity activity 
C)  60 minutes per day of moderate intensity activity 
D)  60 minutes per day of high intensity activity

Question 3

What is the effect of physical activity on cognitive performance?

Accepted Answer

Meta-analyses reveal a positive relation

Question 4

What is the FITT principle?

Accepted Answer

FITT stands for freq

Question 5

Does engaging in physical activity have a protective effect against later development of depression?

Accepted Answer

Although there are some mixed findings,w

Question 6

Both anxiety and depression are ____ correlated with stress and there is evidence that both are ____ by exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  negatively, increased 
B)  positively, reduced 
C)  negatively, reduced 
D)  positively, increased 
A)  negatively, increased 
B)  positively, reduced 
C)  negatively, reduced 
D)  positively, increased

Question 7

How does exercise reduce the risk of diabetes (and which type)?

Accepted Answer

Exercise is especially important as a pr

Question 8

Cardiorespiratory function, relative leanness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility are examples of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical health 
B)  physical fitness 
C)  physical exercise 
D)  physical activity 
A)  physical health 
B)  physical fitness 
C)  physical exercise 
D)  physical activity

Question 9

Executive control tasks are associated with memory and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  lower cortical deterioration 
B)  frontal lobe deterioration 
C)  higher cortical functions 
D)  lower cortical functions 
A)  lower cortical deterioration 
B)  frontal lobe deterioration 
C)  higher cortical functions 
D)  lower cortical functions

Question 10

Describe visceral fat and how it is dangerous.

Accepted Answer

Physical activity seems to be especially

What are the keys to maintaining an exercise program?

Based on examining the relevant body of evidence, the Institute of Medicine recommends ____ to prevent weight gain.

What is the effect of physical activity on cognitive performance?

What is the FITT principle?

Does engaging in physical activity have a protective effect against later development of depression?

Both anxiety and depression are correlated with stress and there is evidence that both are by exercise.

How does exercise reduce the risk of diabetes (and which type)?

Cardiorespiratory function, relative leanness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility are examples of ____.

Executive control tasks are associated with memory and ____.

Describe visceral fat and how it is dangerous.

Stress and Health.

Positive Psychology

Stress and the Nervous System

Stress, Illness, and the Immune System

The Impact of Stress on Health Conditions

Personality and Stress

Anxiety, Anger, and Depression

Interpersonal Stress

Job Stress

Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches

Nutrition

Self-Regulation Relaxation Strategies

Meditation, Yoga, and Biofeedback

Guidelines for Stress Management and Well Being Enhancement

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Exam 11: Physical Activity and Exercise

What are the keys to maintaining an exercise program?

Based on examining the relevant body of evidence, the Institute of Medicine recommends ____ to prevent weight gain.

What is the effect of physical activity on cognitive performance?

What is the FITT principle?

Does engaging in physical activity have a protective effect against later development of depression?

Both anxiety and depression are ____ correlated with stress and there is evidence that both are ____ by exercise.

How does exercise reduce the risk of diabetes (and which type)?

Cardiorespiratory function, relative leanness, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility are examples of ____.

Executive control tasks are associated with memory and ____.

Describe visceral fat and how it is dangerous.

Stress and Health.

Positive Psychology

Stress and the Nervous System

Stress, Illness, and the Immune System

The Impact of Stress on Health Conditions

Personality and Stress

Anxiety, Anger, and Depression

Interpersonal Stress

Job Stress

Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches

Nutrition

Self-Regulation Relaxation Strategies

Meditation, Yoga, and Biofeedback

Guidelines for Stress Management and Well Being Enhancement

Filters

Both anxiety and depression are correlated with stress and there is evidence that both are by exercise.