Question 1

​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 C

Question 2

​Regarding stress and exercise, research suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  ​exercise is ineffective in protecting stressed people from getting sick. 
B)  ​exercise provides a buffer against most diseases. 
C)  ​exercise can reduce stress and help people cope. 
D)  ​exercise probably increases stress, but nevertheless is a buffer against cancer and heart disease. 
A)  ​exercise is ineffective in protecting stressed people from getting sick. 
B)  ​exercise provides a buffer against most diseases. 
C)  ​exercise can reduce stress and help people cope. 
D)  ​exercise probably increases stress, but nevertheless is a buffer against cancer and heart disease. C

Question 3

​A study (Wiley et al., 2016) of almost 1,000 older adults found which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Those who exercised a lot seemed cognitively 10 years younger than those who did not after five years. 
B)  ​Those who exercised a lot seemed cognitively five years younger than those who did not after 10 years. 
C)  ​Those who did not exercise lost about 10 years cognitively; those who exercised a lot did not lose years. 
D)  ​Those who did not exercise lost about five years cognitively; those who exercised a lot did not lose years. 
A)  ​Those who exercised a lot seemed cognitively 10 years younger than those who did not after five years. 
B)  ​Those who exercised a lot seemed cognitively five years younger than those who did not after 10 years. 
C)  ​Those who did not exercise lost about 10 years cognitively; those who exercised a lot did not lose years. 
D)  ​Those who did not exercise lost about five years cognitively; those who exercised a lot did not lose years. A

Question 4

​Which of the following causes more sore muscles and minor injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Consistent exercise 
B)  ​Inconsistent exercise 
C)  ​Any kind of exercise 
D)  ​Absence of exercise 
A)  ​Consistent exercise 
B)  ​Inconsistent exercise 
C)  ​Any kind of exercise 
D)  ​Absence of exercise

Question 5

​What is the role of exercise in weight control?

Accepted Answer

A. Exercise has traditionally been a com

Question 6

​The optimal type of physical activity for someone wanting protection from osteoporosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  ​high-impact exercise, like running and jumping. 
B)  ​lower-impact exercise, like walking. 
C)  ​low-impact exercise, like tai chi. 
D)  ​no type of exercise. 
A)  ​high-impact exercise, like running and jumping. 
B)  ​lower-impact exercise, like walking. 
C)  ​low-impact exercise, like tai chi. 
D)  ​no type of exercise.

Question 7

​Kermit wants to exercise with a minimum of injury. What precautions should he take?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​He should limit exercise to temperatures between 30° and 80° F. 
B)  ​He should use proper shoes and equipment. 
C)  ​He should use a personal trainer. 
D)  ​He should not bother about any of the above because injury is not likely. 
A)  ​He should limit exercise to temperatures between 30° and 80° F. 
B)  ​He should use proper shoes and equipment. 
C)  ​He should use a personal trainer. 
D)  ​He should not bother about any of the above because injury is not likely.

Question 8

​What is the relationship between exercise and depression in clinical patients?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Isometric exercise decreases depression; aerobic exercise increases depression. 
B)  ​Endorphins released by exercise cause depression to increase. 
C)  ​Moderate exercise is associated with a decrease in depression. 
D)  ​Group psychotherapy is superior to exercise for treating mild depression. 
A)  ​Isometric exercise decreases depression; aerobic exercise increases depression. 
B)  ​Endorphins released by exercise cause depression to increase. 
C)  ​Moderate exercise is associated with a decrease in depression. 
D)  ​Group psychotherapy is superior to exercise for treating mild depression.

Question 9

Joel, a 15-year-old high school sophomore, sits in front of his computer eating "junk food" almost constantly when he is not sleeping or in school. How can Joel's behavior affect his weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  His inactivity is positively related to weight gain. 
B)  His high caloric intake is positively related to weight gain. 
C)  His eating increases his metabolic rate, which is related to weight loss. 
D)  Both a and b, but not c, are behavioral factors that can affect his weight. 
A)  His inactivity is positively related to weight gain. 
B)  His high caloric intake is positively related to weight gain. 
C)  His eating increases his metabolic rate, which is related to weight loss. 
D)  Both a and b, but not c, are behavioral factors that can affect his weight.

Question 10

​Studies of the effects of exercise on clinically depressed patients have generally found that exercise

Accepted Answer

A)  ​does not affect depression in clinically depressed patients. 
B)  ​can reduce depression, but is less effective than psychotherapy. 
C)  ​can reduce depression, but is less effective than drug therapy. 
D)  ​can reduce depression and may be as effective as other therapy. 
A)  ​does not affect depression in clinically depressed patients. 
B)  ​can reduce depression, but is less effective than psychotherapy. 
C)  ​can reduce depression, but is less effective than drug therapy. 
D)  ​can reduce depression and may be as effective as other therapy.

Question 11

​In general, the minimum amount of exercise necessary for cardiovascular health is about

Accepted Answer

A)  ​20 to 30 minutes of brisk walking or jogging, 5 times a week. 
B)  ​30 to 45 minutes of moderate jogging, 5 or 6 times a week. 
C)  ​30 to 45 minutes of vigorous running, 7 times a week. 
D)  ​45 to 60 minutes of jogging, 5 to 7 times a week. 
A)  ​20 to 30 minutes of brisk walking or jogging, 5 times a week. 
B)  ​30 to 45 minutes of moderate jogging, 5 or 6 times a week. 
C)  ​30 to 45 minutes of vigorous running, 7 times a week. 
D)  ​45 to 60 minutes of jogging, 5 to 7 times a week.

Question 12

Kermit wants to exercise with a minimum of injury. What precautions should he take?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should limit exercise to temperatures between 30° and 80° F.
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B)  He should use proper shoes and equipment. 
C)  He should use a personal trainer. 
D)  He should not bother about any of the above because injury is not likely. 
A)  He should limit exercise to temperatures between 30° and 80° F.
​ 
B)  He should use proper shoes and equipment. 
C)  He should use a personal trainer. 
D)  He should not bother about any of the above because injury is not likely.

Question 13

Evaluate the various types of exercise according to their contribution to different types of fitness.

Accepted Answer

A. Isometric exercise is performed by co

Question 14

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 15

​Willa is a track star in college. Her specialties are the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. The type of exercise she is receiving during these races is mostly

Accepted Answer

A)  ​isometric. 
B)  ​isotonic. 
C)  ​isokinetic. 
D)  ​anaerobic. 
A)  ​isometric. 
B)  ​isotonic. 
C)  ​isokinetic. 
D)  ​anaerobic.

Question 16

​High-impact exercise is MOST likely to protect against osteoporosis at older ages when _______ do it.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​young women 
B)  ​middle-aged and older women 
C)  ​young men 
D)  ​middle-aged men 
A)  ​young women 
B)  ​middle-aged and older women 
C)  ​young men 
D)  ​middle-aged men

Question 17

​Jerry is a professional football player and wants to increase his physical flexibility. What is most accurate about exercise toward this goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Any exercise that he does to increase muscle strength will decrease his flexibility. 
B)  ​Any exercise that he does to increase muscle endurance also increases flexibility. 
C)  ​Any exercise that he does to increase his flexibility will be the same for all joints. 
D)  ​Any exercise that he does to increase his flexibility will lower his risk of injuries. 
A)  ​Any exercise that he does to increase muscle strength will decrease his flexibility. 
B)  ​Any exercise that he does to increase muscle endurance also increases flexibility. 
C)  ​Any exercise that he does to increase his flexibility will be the same for all joints. 
D)  ​Any exercise that he does to increase his flexibility will lower his risk of injuries.

Question 18

​Most sudden deaths during exercise are the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  ​inadequate clothing for weather conditions. 
B)  ​some type of pre-existing heart problems. 
C)  ​getting hit by cars while running/walking. 
D)  ​not having sufficient physical fitness levels. 
A)  ​inadequate clothing for weather conditions. 
B)  ​some type of pre-existing heart problems. 
C)  ​getting hit by cars while running/walking. 
D)  ​not having sufficient physical fitness levels.

Question 19

​Only _____ of adults in the US get regular physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​10% 
B)  ​27% 
C)  ​33% 
D)  ​52% 
A)  ​10% 
B)  ​27% 
C)  ​33% 
D)  ​52%

Question 20

​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.

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

Regarding stress and exercise, research suggests that

A study (Wiley et al., 2016) of almost 1,000 older adults found which of the following?

Which of the following causes more sore muscles and minor injuries?

What is the role of exercise in weight control?

The optimal type of physical activity for someone wanting protection from osteoporosis is

Kermit wants to exercise with a minimum of injury. What precautions should he take?

What is the relationship between exercise and depression in clinical patients?

Joel, a 15-year-old high school sophomore, sits in front of his computer eating "junk food" almost constantly when he is not sleeping or in school. How can Joel's behavior affect his weight?

Studies of the effects of exercise on clinically depressed patients have generally found that exercise

In general, the minimum amount of exercise necessary for cardiovascular health is about

Kermit wants to exercise with a minimum of injury. What precautions should he take?

Evaluate the various types of exercise according to their contribution to different types of fitness.

What distinguishes anaerobic exercise from aerobic exercise?

Willa is a track star in college. Her specialties are the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. The type of exercise she is receiving during these races is mostly

High-impact exercise is MOST likely to protect against osteoporosis at older ages when _______ do it.

Jerry is a professional football player and wants to increase his physical flexibility. What is most accurate about exercise toward this goal?

Most sudden deaths during exercise are the result of

Only _____ of adults in the US get regular 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

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

Behaivoral 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

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

​Regarding stress and exercise, research suggests that

​A study (Wiley et al., 2016) of almost 1,000 older adults found which of the following?

​Which of the following causes more sore muscles and minor injuries?

​What is the role of exercise in weight control?

​The optimal type of physical activity for someone wanting protection from osteoporosis is

​Kermit wants to exercise with a minimum of injury. What precautions should he take?

​What is the relationship between exercise and depression in clinical patients?

Joel, a 15-year-old high school sophomore, sits in front of his computer eating "junk food" almost constantly when he is not sleeping or in school. How can Joel's behavior affect his weight?

​Studies of the effects of exercise on clinically depressed patients have generally found that exercise

​In general, the minimum amount of exercise necessary for cardiovascular health is about

Kermit wants to exercise with a minimum of injury. What precautions should he take?

Evaluate the various types of exercise according to their contribution to different types of fitness.

What distinguishes anaerobic exercise from aerobic exercise?

​Willa is a track star in college. Her specialties are the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. The type of exercise she is receiving during these races is mostly

​High-impact exercise is MOST likely to protect against osteoporosis at older ages when _______ do it.

​Jerry is a professional football player and wants to increase his physical flexibility. What is most accurate about exercise toward this goal?

​Most sudden deaths during exercise are the result of

​Only _____ of adults in the US get regular 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

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

Behaivoral 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.

Regarding stress and exercise, research suggests that

A study (Wiley et al., 2016) of almost 1,000 older adults found which of the following?

Which of the following causes more sore muscles and minor injuries?

What is the role of exercise in weight control?

The optimal type of physical activity for someone wanting protection from osteoporosis is

Kermit wants to exercise with a minimum of injury. What precautions should he take?

What is the relationship between exercise and depression in clinical patients?

Studies of the effects of exercise on clinically depressed patients have generally found that exercise

In general, the minimum amount of exercise necessary for cardiovascular health is about

Willa is a track star in college. Her specialties are the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. The type of exercise she is receiving during these races is mostly

High-impact exercise is MOST likely to protect against osteoporosis at older ages when _______ do it.

Jerry is a professional football player and wants to increase his physical flexibility. What is most accurate about exercise toward this goal?

Most sudden deaths during exercise are the result of

Only _____ of adults in the US get regular 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