Question 1

The relative risk of death from heart disease decreases by as much as 16% when the least and most active men and women are compared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Callisthenic exercises such as sit-ups and push-ups can develop muscular strength and endurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What does the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)achieve?

Accepted Answer

A)  establish a proper exercise intensity level 
B)  identify potential exercise resources 
C)  determine exercise safety 
D)  help set exercise goals 
A)  establish a proper exercise intensity level 
B)  identify potential exercise resources 
C)  determine exercise safety 
D)  help set exercise goals

Question 4

Daily physical activity of 30 minutes per day is sufficient for most people to maintain weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the best way to lose body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  crash diets 
B)  exercising alone 
C)  diet pills and supplements 
D)  sensible diet and regular exercise 
A)  crash diets 
B)  exercising alone 
C)  diet pills and supplements 
D)  sensible diet and regular exercise

Question 6

What is the recommended duration for cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 minutes 
B)  10 to 20 minutes 
C)  20 to 60 minutes 
D)  60 to 120 minutes 
A)  5 to 10 minutes 
B)  10 to 20 minutes 
C)  20 to 60 minutes 
D)  60 to 120 minutes

Question 7

The optimal exercise frequency for improving one's health related cardiorespiratory fitness level is three to five days per week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which change to muscle cells causes older adults to lose muscular strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  the cells get smaller in size 
B)  the cells get larger in size 
C)  the cells increase in number 
D)  the cells attach to the nervous system 
A)  the cells get smaller in size 
B)  the cells get larger in size 
C)  the cells increase in number 
D)  the cells attach to the nervous system

Question 9

Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability to perform short duration,high intensity exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What term is defined as the ability of the body to perform prolonged,large-muscle,dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity?

Accepted Answer

A)  anaerobic capacity 
B)  adaptive capacity 
C)  cardiorespiratory endurance 
D)  muscular endurance 
A)  anaerobic capacity 
B)  adaptive capacity 
C)  cardiorespiratory endurance 
D)  muscular endurance

Question 11

What can one expect to experience with exercise intensity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The intensity level required to obtain health benefits is greater than that needed to improve fitness. 
B)  Fitness benefits occur when a person exercises harder than his or her normal level of activity. 
C)  The appropriate intensity is the same for all people. 
D)  To develop flexibility, a person must stretch the muscles to the same length each time. 
A)  The intensity level required to obtain health benefits is greater than that needed to improve fitness. 
B)  Fitness benefits occur when a person exercises harder than his or her normal level of activity. 
C)  The appropriate intensity is the same for all people. 
D)  To develop flexibility, a person must stretch the muscles to the same length each time.

Question 12

To obtain fitness benefits,one must do high-intensity endurance exercise for a minimum of 45 to 60 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which statement is correct regarding physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Activity should be decreased to compensate for common daily activities. 
B)  Regular activity should be intense to provide health benefits. 
C)  Activity must be in the form of a formal, continuous exercise program. 
D)  A little physical activity is better than none. 
A)  Activity should be decreased to compensate for common daily activities. 
B)  Regular activity should be intense to provide health benefits. 
C)  Activity must be in the form of a formal, continuous exercise program. 
D)  A little physical activity is better than none.

Question 14

Coordination is considered a health-related component of fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What does the latest version of the Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines for Americans recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week 
B)  varying the volume and intensity of exercise for additional health benefits 
C)  preforming some type of resistance training at least two days per week 
D)  getting at least 150 minutes of vigorously intense exercise per day. 
A)  getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week 
B)  varying the volume and intensity of exercise for additional health benefits 
C)  preforming some type of resistance training at least two days per week 
D)  getting at least 150 minutes of vigorously intense exercise per day.

Question 16

To obtain health benefits,one should do daily physical activity in one session rather than in multiple bouts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The body adapting to a gradual increase in the amount of exercise is the definition of which stage of exercising?

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive overload 
B)  specificity of exercise 
C)  the principle of reversibility 
D)  the principle of assessment 
A)  progressive overload 
B)  specificity of exercise 
C)  the principle of reversibility 
D)  the principle of assessment

Question 18

List and describe each dimension of progressive overload.Provide an example of how to apply each component to one of the components of health-related fitness.

Accepted Answer

Progressive overload is a key principle

Question 19

Moderate-intensity physical activity can improve health but it cannot improve fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A person who stops exercising on a regular basis may lose up to 50 percent of her or his fitness improvements within two months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The relative risk of death from heart disease decreases by as much as 16% when the least and most active men and women are compared.

Callisthenic exercises such as sit-ups and push-ups can develop muscular strength and endurance.

What does the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)achieve?

Daily physical activity of 30 minutes per day is sufficient for most people to maintain weight loss.

What is the best way to lose body fat?

What is the recommended duration for cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

The optimal exercise frequency for improving one's health related cardiorespiratory fitness level is three to five days per week.

Which change to muscle cells causes older adults to lose muscular strength?

Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability to perform short duration,high intensity exercise.

What term is defined as the ability of the body to perform prolonged,large-muscle,dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity?

What can one expect to experience with exercise intensity?

To obtain fitness benefits,one must do high-intensity endurance exercise for a minimum of 45 to 60 minutes.

Which statement is correct regarding physical activity?

Coordination is considered a health-related component of fitness.

What does the latest version of the Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines for Americans recommend?

To obtain health benefits,one should do daily physical activity in one session rather than in multiple bouts.

The body adapting to a gradual increase in the amount of exercise is the definition of which stage of exercising?

List and describe each dimension of progressive overload.Provide an example of how to apply each component to one of the components of health-related fitness.

Moderate-intensity physical activity can improve health but it cannot improve fitness.

A person who stops exercising on a regular basis may lose up to 50 percent of her or his fitness improvements within two months.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Abuse

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

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Exam 2: Principles of Physical Fitness

The relative risk of death from heart disease decreases by as much as 16% when the least and most active men and women are compared.

Callisthenic exercises such as sit-ups and push-ups can develop muscular strength and endurance.

What does the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)achieve?

Daily physical activity of 30 minutes per day is sufficient for most people to maintain weight loss.

What is the best way to lose body fat?

What is the recommended duration for cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

The optimal exercise frequency for improving one's health related cardiorespiratory fitness level is three to five days per week.

Which change to muscle cells causes older adults to lose muscular strength?

Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability to perform short duration,high intensity exercise.

What term is defined as the ability of the body to perform prolonged,large-muscle,dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity?

What can one expect to experience with exercise intensity?

To obtain fitness benefits,one must do high-intensity endurance exercise for a minimum of 45 to 60 minutes.

Which statement is correct regarding physical activity?

Coordination is considered a health-related component of fitness.

What does the latest version of the Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines for Americans recommend?

To obtain health benefits,one should do daily physical activity in one session rather than in multiple bouts.

The body adapting to a gradual increase in the amount of exercise is the definition of which stage of exercising?

List and describe each dimension of progressive overload.Provide an example of how to apply each component to one of the components of health-related fitness.

Moderate-intensity physical activity can improve health but it cannot improve fitness.

A person who stops exercising on a regular basis may lose up to 50 percent of her or his fitness improvements within two months.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Abuse

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

Filters