Deck 5: How Much Physical Activity Is Enough

Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding physical activity patterns?

A)Teens do more activity than adults.
B)Children are less active than adults due to TV watching and video game playing.
C)Participation in strength training increases with age.
D)Inactivity is more prevalent in males than females.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What does the FITT formula stand for?

A)guidelines for how often,how hard,and how long one should exercise
B)the minimum amount of exercise required for physical fitness
C)the Fundamental Intensity Threshold formula
D)an acronym standing for Functional Intensity Training

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The purpose of the physical activity pyramid is to

A)compare the types of physical activity to the types of food necessary for health.
B)illustrate different types of physical activities and how each contributes to health.
C)illustrate the best types of activities in which to participate.
D)emphasize the importance of reaching the top of the pyramid to achieve health.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which type of activity is at the base of the physical activity pyramid?

A)flexibility exercises
B)muscular fitness exercises
C)vigorous aerobics
D)moderate physical activity

Question 5

Marjorie designed her running program to gradually increase her mileage each week.Which principle of physical activity does this represent?

A)all-or-none
B)muscle recruitment
C)progression
D)specificity

Question 6

Increasing weight for the bench press exercise by 10 pounds is an application of which fitness principle?

A)overload
B)specificity
C)adaptation
D)diminished returns

Question 7

What does the "F" in the acronym FITT stand for?

A)frequency
B)fitness
C)follow
D)format

Question 8

Running up a hill to strengthen the leg muscles for participation in a cross-country race is an application of which fitness principle?

A)overload
B)progression
C)rest and recovery
D)specificity

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding the dose-response relationship between physical activity and its benefits?

A)The higher the dose of exercise,the greater the gains in fitness (to a point).
B)Beginners need higher doses of activity to achieve benefits.
C)Athletes need more specific doses of exercise than non-athletes.
D)Training doses depend on genetic factors that are not within a person's control.

Question 10

Which category of the activity pyramid do "Lifestyle" activities typically fall into?

A)light
B)moderate
C)muscle Fitness
D)flexibility

Question 11

What is an important guideline to consider when using the physical activity ` pyramid?

A)The best activity is at the top of the pyramid.
B)A person who meets the FIT formula for Step 2 still needs to perform Step 1.
C)No single activity provides all of the benefits.
D)Once you have reached a level of fitness,you can choose what Step to use.

Question 12

Which of the following statements best describes the level of the pyramid called Vigorous Aerobics?

A)This type of activity is more important to females than males.
B)The frequency is greater than the recommended amount of lifestyle activities.
C)Activities such as weight lifting and calisthenics are commonly in this category.
D)This type of activity can build cardiovascular fitness.

Question 13

What does the second "T" represent in the FITT formula (FITT vs.FIT)?

A)"Time" is required to achieve benefits.
B)Benefits depend on the "Type" of physical activity performed.
C)Workouts need to use appropriate "Timing."
D)The activity session needs to have the right "Tone" to achieve benefits.

Question 14

Maddie has been regularly performing the same exercise routine for 5 years.She has reached a plateau in her fitness level.Based on the principles of physical activity,what is the best explanation for this?

A)Her body needs more specific exercises to achieve further benefits.
B)Maddie needs to provide additional overload to gain further benefits.
C)The adaptations from her regular exercise regimen have been reversed.
D)She needed to build in appropriate rest to allow her body to recover and adapt.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of the overload principle?

A)using 5 pounds more the next time
B)going 5 minutes longer the next time
C)performing 5 more times the next opportunity
D)all the above

Question 16

Which principle supports the need to do more than normal for benefits to occur?

A)specificity
B)frequency
C)overload
D)progression

Question 17

The principle of __________ can be summarized as "if you don't use it,you lose it."

A)overload
B)progression
C)specificity
D)reversibility

Question 18

Which is true regarding the physical activity pyramid?

A)Flexibility is at a lower level than muscular fitness since it is less important for health.
B)Vigorous aerobic exercise is higher than moderate activity since it is more important.
C)Moderate activity is at the base because it is the base of an active lifestyle.
D)Sedentary activity is put at the top since it should be minimized.

Question 19

Adults are less likely to meet the guidelines for which of the following activities?

A)moderate activity
B)muscle fitness and flexibility activity
C)recreational activity
D)sport activity

Question 20

Jake wanted to improve his rock-climbing abilities so he decided to strengthen his forearms with wrist curls.Which principle of physical activity does this represent?

A)frequency
B)overload
C)progression
D)specificity

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT one of the categories used in the book to classify fitness?

A)high-performance zone
B)good fitness zone
C)marginal zone
D)poor fitness zone

Question 22

The top of the physical activity pyramid refers to which activity?

A)flexibility
B)muscular strength and endurance
C)rest or inactivity
D)lifestyle activities

Question 23

What image is shown at the top of the activity pyramid?

A)a scale to illustrate energy balance
B)a watch to indicate time management
C)a log book to denote planning
D)a heart image to show health benefits

Question 24

When target levels of fitness have been achieved,the next goal should be

A)extended rest.
B)a maintenance program.
C)a more rigorous training session.
D)competition.

Question 25

All of the following are key concepts of the physical activity pyramid except

A)twenty minutes of activity for those trying to lose weight is adequate.
B)the different types of physical activity can be combined to meet activity guidelines.
C)extended periods of inactivity can be harmful to your health.
D)eating well is an important companion behavior to physical activity.

Question 26

Which principle indicates that the benefits of physical activity vary from individual to individual based on each person's unique characteristic?

A)personal
B)singular
C)specific
D)individuality

Question 27

Why is moderate activity placed at the bottom of the pyramid?

A)Moderate activities are the most widely performed activities among adults.
B)Moderate activities are performed more regularly than other levels.
C)Moderate activities provide many benefits for a modest amount of effort.
D)all of the above

Question 28

Recent research indicates that those who ___________ more have higher rates of chronic disease and death.

A)sleep
B)sit
C)stand
D)snack

Question 29

What two factors are especially important when applying the FITT principle?

A)experience and history
B)volume and pattern
C)rest and recovery
D)training and condition