Activity Selection FVS

What health benefits does strength training and aerobic exercise have on people with type 2 diabetes? (Site 1)

One health benefit that strength training has on people with type two diabetes is that it can improve blood sugar control. Some other health benefits that strength training and aerobic exercise have on people with type two diabetes are that they help your body use insulin, burn extra body fat, strengthen muscles and bones, lower blood pressure, cut down LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol, improve blood flow, make heart disease and strokes less likely, boost energy and mood, and tame stress.

Why does weight training improve muscular strength more than cardiorespiratory fitness?

Weight training is an anaerobic exercise that does not use oxygen from your respiratory system because it works on muscular strength, not cardiorespiratory endurance. The activities are in short bursts of high intensity stress on muscles that breaks them down so they can get bigger. Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Weight training is a targeted exercise program that generally focuses on muscle building exercises, which leads to greater muscle strength. Cardiorespiratory exercises are typically sustained activities that improve, among others, one’s heart and lung functions.

Which of the following is a common precaution for people with known health issues?
A. avoid exercising alone
B. loosen stiff joints before exercise
C. check blood sugar levels often
D. avoid high-impact activities

A. avoid exercising alone

Two types of physical activities are exercise programs and sports activities.
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Describe the precautions someone with heart disease should observe when exercising.

You should consult a physician first, then you should only do moderate exercise with a gradual warm-up and cool-down and a gradual increase in exercise frequency, intensity, time, and type in order to prevent overexertion. You should also not do any heavy lifting or any other high-intensity exercises. Additionally, you should never exercise alone in case of emergency. Responses will vary. A sample response follows: When exercising, people with heart disease should avoid high-intensity workouts, gradually increase workout intensity, and closely monitor their heart rate.

Our personality tends to shape our exercise habits.
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Explain why it is important for a diabetic to check with a doctor prior to beginning an exercise program.

It is important for a diabetic to check with a doctor before starting an exercise program because they need to see if their timing and amount of medications are correct for the activity they will be doing. They can also get advice on the level of intensity and the types of exercise that would be beneficial to them without being harmful. Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Diabetics can have rapid fluctuations in blood sugar levels, which can be dangerous. A doctor can help to determine dosage and timing of medicines to help manage diabetes.

Name two benefits that result from regular exercise.

Two benefits that result from regular exercise are lower blood pressure, increased mood, decreased body fat, improved self-image, and lower LDL cholesterol levels. Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Some of the many benefits of exercise include improved body composition, lower blood pressure, and lower cholesterol.

Which of the following exercise preferences is NOT influenced by personality?
A. access to a high-quality exercise facility
B. comfortable number of participants
C. level of competition for activities
D. skill level required for participation

A. access to a high-quality exercise facility

Discuss why it is important to evaluate an exercise program in which you want to participate.

It is important to evaluate an exercise program to see if it is the right intensity for you, it can be fit into your schedule, it is the right type of exercise for you, and it is interesting to you. Responses will vary. A sample response follows: It is important to match exercise programs to your goals, interests, and physical limitations.

Explain in detail how exercise programs and sports activities can differ in number of participants, structure, competition level, and skill level.

They can either be in large groups, small groups, or individual. There can be many types of exercise programs that focus on different aspects such as flexibility, cardiorespiratory strength or endurance, or muscular strength or endurance. They can be competitive sports on teams or individual, or they might not be competitive at all. They can also be in varying intensities or require different levels of skills to participate. Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Exercise programs and sports activities may consist of one individual or a group of people. They can either be structured and consist of a specific pattern or a set of rules, or be unstructured and flexible. They might be competitive and focus on winning the game or might be performed "just for fun." Some exercise programs and sports activities require participants to have a certain skill or training while others require few technical skills.

For those with health issues, regular exercise is not generally recommended.
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Tennis is classified as an exercise program.
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Exercise is important for people with arthritis because it increases muscle and bone strength.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the benefits of aerobic exercise and type 2 diabetes?
A. Aerobic exercises can cure type 2 diabetes.
B. Aerobic exercise can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
C. Aerobic exercise can help people better manage their blood sugar levels.
D. Aerobic exercise lowers your heart rate, which helps lower one’s blood sugar levels.

C. Aerobic exercise can help people better manage their blood sugar levels.

Basketball is a(n) __________ activity.
A. unstructured, competitive, and group
B. unstructured, recreational, and solo
C. structured, recreational, and group
D. structured, competitive, and group

D. structured, competitive, and group

Environmental factors that can affect activity selection include __________.
A. personal safety, pollution, and extreme temperatures
B. cost of facilities, extreme temperatures, and pollution
C. competitive level, extreme temperatures, and personal safety
D. pollution, competitive level, and extreme temperatures

A. personal safety, pollution, and extreme temperatures

Your attitude has no influence on how regularly you exercise.
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False

Interval training is an exercise program that intersperses intense physical activity with periods of rest.
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Which of the following phrases BEST describes structured exercise?
A. flexible, changing
B. intense, competitive
C. organized, follows a pattern
D. competitive, flexible

C. organized, follows a pattern

Of the activities listed below, which would be classified as a group activity?
A. weight training
B. cycling
C. yoga
D. soccer

D. soccer

The level of competition is an important factor for many people when selecting a physical activity.
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Which of the following types of health-related fitness would be most significantly improved by participating in intense weight training?
A. flexibility
B. cardiorespiratory fitness
C. muscular strength
D. muscular endurance

C. muscular strength

Starting a vigorous and intense exercise program is recommended for those with obesity.
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False

It’s recommended that those with osteoporosis __________.
A. monitor their blood sugar levels throughout cardiorespiratory activities
B. increase their bone density with high-intensity activities
C. always have their inhalers close by during flexibility activities
D. limit their overall activity time to 20 minutes per day

B. increase their bone density with high-intensity activities

When beginning an exercise program, people with asthma should always __________.
A. avoid activities that use increased oxygen levels
B. monitor their levels of glucose very carefully
C. plan a steady progression of exercise intensity
D. skip the warm-up and cool down periods

C. plan a steady progression of exercise intensity

Which of the following statements BEST describes circuit training?
A. Circuit training sessions vary in length.
B. Circuit training is a program that moves through a prescribed set of exercises.
C. Circuit training is a program that alternates between intense exercise and rest periods.
D.Circuit training sessions take place in different locations.

B. Circuit training is a program that moves through a prescribed set of exercises.

Which of these is NOT a popular exercise program?
A. swimming
B. weight training
C. walking
D. sunbathing

D. sunbathing

Checking blood sugar levels before, during, and after exercise is important for diabetics.
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True