Question 1

An individual who plays competitive sports does not need to exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Individuals performing vigorous activities for health benefits are recommended to perform activities for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  90 minutes 
B)  60 minutes 
C)  30 minutes 
D)  10 minutes 
A)  90 minutes 
B)  60 minutes 
C)  30 minutes 
D)  10 minutes

Question 3

Progressive overload is the principle by which the body adapts to the demands of exercise by improving its functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

All of the following are benefits of regular strength training for healthy aging, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  sarcopenia. 
B)  Maintaining muscle fiber thickness. 
C)  increased muscle strength 
D)  increased antioxidant enzymes in the muscles. 
A)  sarcopenia. 
B)  Maintaining muscle fiber thickness. 
C)  increased muscle strength 
D)  increased antioxidant enzymes in the muscles.

Question 5

_________________________ is the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ is the amount of force a...

Question 6

When people stop exercising, some of their fitness improvements are lost in as little as _____ time.

Accepted Answer

A)  one week 
B)  two weeks 
C)  one month 
D)  two months 
A)  one week 
B)  two weeks 
C)  one month 
D)  two months

Question 7

____________________ is the performance of different types of activities that cause the body to adapt and improve its level of fitness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the performance of different types...

Question 8

Scheduling exercise at a regular time is a better strategy than exercising whenever convenient during the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Physical fitness and athletic achievement are not limited to the able-bodied individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Inactive sedentary lifestyle does not have an impact on the flexibility component of fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Long-lasting commitment and attainment of physical fitness goals are most successful when the goals:

Accepted Answer

A)  require considerable material rewards. 
B)  are linked to your peers perceptions. 
C)  are clear and important to you personally. 
D)  focus on the long term rather than the short term. 
A)  require considerable material rewards. 
B)  are linked to your peers perceptions. 
C)  are clear and important to you personally. 
D)  focus on the long term rather than the short term.

Question 12

_________________________ refers to a planned, structured, repetitive movement intended specifically to improve or maintain physical fitness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ refers to a planned, structured, repetitive...

Question 13

How much physical activity must a person do to be considered physically active and thus obtain health benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  At least an hour biweekly 
B)  At least 60 minutes a day, 5 days/week 
C)  At least 30 minutes a day, 5 days/week 
D)  90 minutes, a day, 5 days/week 
A)  At least an hour biweekly 
B)  At least 60 minutes a day, 5 days/week 
C)  At least 30 minutes a day, 5 days/week 
D)  90 minutes, a day, 5 days/week

Question 14

Adequate rest is more important than physical activity when considering overall well-being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List a few guidelines that will enable an effective and successful training program.

Accepted Answer

- Train the way you want your body to ch

Question 16

When selecting a fitness facility, it is important to determine if they are:

Accepted Answer

A)  certified by a recognized professional association. 
B)  able to train top athletes. 
C)  able to train the average individual. 
D)  physically active themselves. 
A)  certified by a recognized professional association. 
B)  able to train top athletes. 
C)  able to train the average individual. 
D)  physically active themselves.

Question 17

Cycling and hiking uphill are excellent examples of vigorous activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following skill-related components of fitness is most important to prevent falls in an aging adult over the age of 80?

Accepted Answer

A)  Speed 
B)  Power 
C)  Strength 
D)  Balance 
A)  Speed 
B)  Power 
C)  Strength 
D)  Balance

Question 19

Low-intensity physical activity is likely to improve health and fitness in sedentary individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Healthy body composition is developed best by the combination of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Unhealthy food choices, weight training, stretching, and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise. 
B)  healthy food choices, resistance training, and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise. 
C)  high- carbohydrate, high -protein diet, resistance training, and stretching. 
D)  low -fat diet, stretching, and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise. 
A)  Unhealthy food choices, weight training, stretching, and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise. 
B)  healthy food choices, resistance training, and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise. 
C)  high- carbohydrate, high -protein diet, resistance training, and stretching. 
D)  low -fat diet, stretching, and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise.

An individual who plays competitive sports does not need to exercise.

Individuals performing vigorous activities for health benefits are recommended to perform activities for _____.

Progressive overload is the principle by which the body adapts to the demands of exercise by improving its functioning.

All of the following are benefits of regular strength training for healthy aging, EXCEPT:

_________________________ is the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort.

When people stop exercising, some of their fitness improvements are lost in as little as _____ time.

____________________ is the performance of different types of activities that cause the body to adapt and improve its level of fitness.

Scheduling exercise at a regular time is a better strategy than exercising whenever convenient during the day.

Physical fitness and athletic achievement are not limited to the able-bodied individuals.

Inactive sedentary lifestyle does not have an impact on the flexibility component of fitness.

Long-lasting commitment and attainment of physical fitness goals are most successful when the goals:

_________________________ refers to a planned, structured, repetitive movement intended specifically to improve or maintain physical fitness.

How much physical activity must a person do to be considered physically active and thus obtain health benefits?

Adequate rest is more important than physical activity when considering overall well-being.

List a few guidelines that will enable an effective and successful training program.

When selecting a fitness facility, it is important to determine if they are:

Cycling and hiking uphill are excellent examples of vigorous activity.

Which of the following skill-related components of fitness is most important to prevent falls in an aging adult over the age of 80?

Low-intensity physical activity is likely to improve health and fitness in sedentary individuals.

Healthy body composition is developed best by the combination of:

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Nutrition

Weight Management

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Stress

Wellness for Life

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

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Exam 2: Basic Principles of Physical Fitness

An individual who plays competitive sports does not need to exercise.

Individuals performing vigorous activities for health benefits are recommended to perform activities for _____.

Progressive overload is the principle by which the body adapts to the demands of exercise by improving its functioning.

All of the following are benefits of regular strength training for healthy aging, EXCEPT:

_________________________ is the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort.

When people stop exercising, some of their fitness improvements are lost in as little as _____ time.

____________________ is the performance of different types of activities that cause the body to adapt and improve its level of fitness.

Scheduling exercise at a regular time is a better strategy than exercising whenever convenient during the day.

Physical fitness and athletic achievement are not limited to the able-bodied individuals.

Inactive sedentary lifestyle does not have an impact on the flexibility component of fitness.

Long-lasting commitment and attainment of physical fitness goals are most successful when the goals:

_________________________ refers to a planned, structured, repetitive movement intended specifically to improve or maintain physical fitness.

How much physical activity must a person do to be considered physically active and thus obtain health benefits?

Adequate rest is more important than physical activity when considering overall well-being.

List a few guidelines that will enable an effective and successful training program.

When selecting a fitness facility, it is important to determine if they are:

Cycling and hiking uphill are excellent examples of vigorous activity.

Which of the following skill-related components of fitness is most important to prevent falls in an aging adult over the age of 80?

Low-intensity physical activity is likely to improve health and fitness in sedentary individuals.

Healthy body composition is developed best by the combination of:

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Nutrition

Weight Management

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Stress

Wellness for Life

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Filters