Question 1

Tara is relatively satisfied with the looks of her upper body,but she wants to lose weight on her hips while retaining the rest of her body composition.Tara should

Accepted Answer

A)  understand that exercise will not accomplish spot reduction. 
B)  begin an aerobic exercise program. 
C)  use isometric exercises. 
D)  use isokinetic exercises. 
A)  understand that exercise will not accomplish spot reduction. 
B)  begin an aerobic exercise program. 
C)  use isometric exercises. 
D)  use isokinetic exercises.

Question 2

Children and adolescents who die during exercise are most likely to die from

Accepted Answer

A)  stroke. 
B)  congenital heart abnormalities 
C)  stress. 
D)  blood clot. 
A)  stroke. 
B)  congenital heart abnormalities 
C)  stress. 
D)  blood clot.

Question 3

Isometric exercise is designed to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase cardiovascular fitness. 
B)  increase lung capacity. 
C)  increase muscle endurance. 
D)  increase muscle strength. 
A)  increase cardiovascular fitness. 
B)  increase lung capacity. 
C)  increase muscle endurance. 
D)  increase muscle strength.

Question 4

While jogging,sudden death due to cardiac arrest is

Accepted Answer

A)  about as likely as during periods of rest. 
B)  more likely than during periods of rest. 
C)  less likely than during periods of rest. 
D)  not as likely as during tennis. 
A)  about as likely as during periods of rest. 
B)  more likely than during periods of rest. 
C)  less likely than during periods of rest. 
D)  not as likely as during tennis.

Question 5

Children who live ___________ are more likely to be physically active and less likely to be obese.

Accepted Answer

A)  in cities 
B)  in rural settings 
C)  in neighborhoods with parks and playgrounds 
D)  in warmer climates 
A)  in cities 
B)  in rural settings 
C)  in neighborhoods with parks and playgrounds 
D)  in warmer climates

Question 6

School-based physical education programs _________ physical activity inside and _________ physical activity outside of the school.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase; decrease 
B)  decrease; increase 
C)  increase; do not increase 
D)  decrease; do not increase 
A)  increase; decrease 
B)  decrease; increase 
C)  increase; do not increase 
D)  decrease; do not increase

Question 7

What are some methods to improve adherence to physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A.Currently only 33% of adults get regul

Question 8

Tatum was considered a natural athlete in college,but she has not been active since she left college 10 years ago.Presently,the type of fitness that Tatum probably has is

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic fitness. 
B)  organic fitness. 
C)  both dynamic and organic fitness. 
D)  neither dynamic nor organic fitness. 
A)  dynamic fitness. 
B)  organic fitness. 
C)  both dynamic and organic fitness. 
D)  neither dynamic nor organic fitness.

Question 9

Cynthia injured her knee while downhill skiing and is currently in a rehab program to help regain strength and flexibility in her knee.She is most likely doing ________ exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  anaerobic 
B)  aerobic 
C)  isometric 
D)  isokinetic 
A)  anaerobic 
B)  aerobic 
C)  isometric 
D)  isokinetic

Question 10

Physically active people can expect to live,on average,______ longer than physically inactive people.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 years 
B)  5 years 
C)  10 years 
D)  15 years 
A)  2 years 
B)  5 years 
C)  10 years 
D)  15 years

Question 11

Research has found that people who experienced the greatest benefits from physical activity were

Accepted Answer

A)  those who changed from a sedentary to an active lifestyle. 
B)  those who changed from an active to a more active lifestyle. 
C)  women. 
D)  children. 
A)  those who changed from a sedentary to an active lifestyle. 
B)  those who changed from an active to a more active lifestyle. 
C)  women. 
D)  children.

Question 12

Physical activity improves cholesterol ratios more by raising HDL than by lowering LDL.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Evidence suggests that a regular exercise regimen can

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease depression. 
B)  reduce anxiety. 
C)  buffer stress. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  decrease depression. 
B)  reduce anxiety. 
C)  buffer stress. 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Aerobic fitness gained through vigorous physical activity

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases the risk of heart attack. 
B)  decreases cardiorespiratory fitness. 
C)  increases resting heart rate. 
D)  decreases exercise-related injuries. 
A)  decreases the risk of heart attack. 
B)  decreases cardiorespiratory fitness. 
C)  increases resting heart rate. 
D)  decreases exercise-related injuries.

Question 15

Children who are physically fit show

Accepted Answer

A)  increases in brain volume. 
B)  greater planning abilities. 
C)  greater performance on standardized tests. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  increases in brain volume. 
B)  greater planning abilities. 
C)  greater performance on standardized tests. 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

Women who exercise

Accepted Answer

A)  have about the same rate of all-cause mortality as do men who exercise. 
B)  have a lower risk of all-cause mortality than do men who exercise. 
C)  have a higher risk of all-cause mortality than do men who exercise. 
D)  have about the same risk of all-cause mortality as do men, but their rate of lung cancer is much higher than that of men who exercise. 
A)  have about the same rate of all-cause mortality as do men who exercise. 
B)  have a lower risk of all-cause mortality than do men who exercise. 
C)  have a higher risk of all-cause mortality than do men who exercise. 
D)  have about the same risk of all-cause mortality as do men, but their rate of lung cancer is much higher than that of men who exercise.

Question 17

Evidence is clearest that physical activity protects against _____ cancer in both men and women.

Accepted Answer

A)  colon 
B)  lung 
C)  stomach 
D)  skin 
A)  colon 
B)  lung 
C)  stomach 
D)  skin

Question 18

Activities such as jogging,cross-country skiing,or swimming are classified as _________ exercise and activities such as short-distance running or softball are classified as _________ exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  anaerobic; aerobic 
B)  isometric; aerobic 
C)  aerobic; anaerobic 
D)  aerobic; isometric 
A)  anaerobic; aerobic 
B)  isometric; aerobic 
C)  aerobic; anaerobic 
D)  aerobic; isometric

Question 19

What distinguishes anaerobic exercise from aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of muscle contraction 
B)  the amount of oxygen consumption 
C)  the degree of joint rotation 
D)  the amount of body movement 
A)  the amount of muscle contraction 
B)  the amount of oxygen consumption 
C)  the degree of joint rotation 
D)  the amount of body movement

Question 20

Discuss the cardiovascular benefits and risks of exercise.Are the cardiovascular benefits of exercise sufficient to outweigh the risks?

Accepted Answer

A.Early studies indicated that people wh

Tara is relatively satisfied with the looks of her upper body,but she wants to lose weight on her hips while retaining the rest of her body composition.Tara should

Children and adolescents who die during exercise are most likely to die from

Isometric exercise is designed to

While jogging,sudden death due to cardiac arrest is

Children who live ___________ are more likely to be physically active and less likely to be obese.

School-based physical education programs _ physical activity inside and _ physical activity outside of the school.

What are some methods to improve adherence to physical activity?

Tatum was considered a natural athlete in college,but she has not been active since she left college 10 years ago.Presently,the type of fitness that Tatum probably has is

Cynthia injured her knee while downhill skiing and is currently in a rehab program to help regain strength and flexibility in her knee.She is most likely doing ________ exercise.

Physically active people can expect to live,on average,______ longer than physically inactive people.

Research has found that people who experienced the greatest benefits from physical activity were

Physical activity improves cholesterol ratios more by raising HDL than by lowering LDL.

Evidence suggests that a regular exercise regimen can

Aerobic fitness gained through vigorous physical activity

Children who are physically fit show

Women who exercise

Evidence is clearest that physical activity protects against _____ cancer in both men and women.

Activities such as jogging,cross-country skiing,or swimming are classified as _ exercise and activities such as short-distance running or softball are classified as _ exercise.

What distinguishes anaerobic exercise from aerobic exercise?

Discuss the cardiovascular benefits and risks of exercise.Are the cardiovascular benefits of exercise sufficient to outweigh the risks?

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

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Exam 15: Exercising

Tara is relatively satisfied with the looks of her upper body,but she wants to lose weight on her hips while retaining the rest of her body composition.Tara should

Children and adolescents who die during exercise are most likely to die from

Isometric exercise is designed to

While jogging,sudden death due to cardiac arrest is

Children who live ___________ are more likely to be physically active and less likely to be obese.

School-based physical education programs _________ physical activity inside and _________ physical activity outside of the school.

What are some methods to improve adherence to physical activity?

Tatum was considered a natural athlete in college,but she has not been active since she left college 10 years ago.Presently,the type of fitness that Tatum probably has is

Cynthia injured her knee while downhill skiing and is currently in a rehab program to help regain strength and flexibility in her knee.She is most likely doing ________ exercise.

Physically active people can expect to live,on average,______ longer than physically inactive people.

Research has found that people who experienced the greatest benefits from physical activity were

Physical activity improves cholesterol ratios more by raising HDL than by lowering LDL.

Evidence suggests that a regular exercise regimen can

Aerobic fitness gained through vigorous physical activity

Children who are physically fit show

Women who exercise

Evidence is clearest that physical activity protects against _____ cancer in both men and women.

Activities such as jogging,cross-country skiing,or swimming are classified as _________ exercise and activities such as short-distance running or softball are classified as _________ exercise.

What distinguishes anaerobic exercise from aerobic exercise?

Discuss the cardiovascular benefits and risks of exercise.Are the cardiovascular benefits of exercise sufficient to outweigh the risks?

Introducing Health Psychology

Conducting Health Research

Seeking and Receiving Health Care

Adhering to Healthy Behavior

Defining, Measuring, and Managing Stress

Understanding Stress, Immunity, and Disease

Understanding and Managing Pain

Considering Alternative Approaches

Behavioral Factors in Cardiovascular Disease

Behavioral Factors in Cancer

Living With Chronic Illness

Smoking Tobacco

Using Alcohol and Other Drugs

Eating and Weight

Future Challenges

Filters

School-based physical education programs _ physical activity inside and _ physical activity outside of the school.

Activities such as jogging,cross-country skiing,or swimming are classified as _ exercise and activities such as short-distance running or softball are classified as _ exercise.