Fitness Principles

In order to have good physical fitness, you _____

should be able to complete daily tasks without being physically taxed

Yoga is a form of exercise that can have positive spiritual health benefits

True

Only certain types of physical activity help to develop physical fitness

False

Which of the following statements about physical fitness is TRUE?

(All of the above) Physical fitness is a continuous changing state, physical fitness is influences by many factors, physical fitness is individualized to each person

regular exercise is positively related to wellness

True

Interacting with others while exercising is beneficial to social health because it allows a person to ________

develop better communication skills

which of the following is not a type of wellness?

spacial

physical fitness is related to our ability to carry out daily tasks without being too tired or sore

true

wellness is based on_______

being your best in all components of health

gender plays an impORTANT role in six components of health

FALSE

Which of the following hobbies contribute to improving your physical fitness?

Kayaking

overall, you need to take responsibility for your physical fitness

true

your living environment, whether urban or rural, can affect your level of physical fitness

true

as you grow older, you will need to remain physically active to keep a good level of physical fitness

True

choosing to walk or ride your bike to work can positively affect your physical fitness

true

the most important lifestyle choice you can make to improve physical fitness is __________

participating in regular exercise

healthy fitness routine are only possible in certain living

false

all factors that influence our physical fitness can be controlled

false

household chores are a good way to fit exercise into your everyday routine

true

which statements is true about the factors affecting physical fitness

we can control some of the factors but not all of them

lifestyle choice are usually an important factor in the development of heart disease

true

what is yoga on the physical activity pyramid

flexibility activities

which of the following is not a symptom associated with hypertension

regular heartbeat

how does a pedometer help people reach their fitness goals

they count steps during workout

regular exercise often leads to an improved body image

true

which of the following activities belong on the top of physical activity pyramid

playing video games (Sedentary)

which of the following is a not a likely result of regular physical activity

decreased attention span

which of the following statements about stress management is true?

unmanaged stress can have a negative impact on an individual’s life

how are hypertension, heart disease, and stroke related?

the risk of developing each condition can be reduced through diet and exercise

using a pedometer can promote a physical active lifestyle

true

one fourth of adults in the united states are not active at all

true

the average 8-18 old spends _____ per day on average in front of a screen doing very little to no physical activity

3 hours or more

which of the following is not an important positive motivating factor for those considering exercise?

reducing time commitments to a family

mental and emotional health can be improved through exercise

true

a negative attitude can cause you to eat in an unhealthy manner

true

the benefits of physical fitness include an improvement in mood

true

vigorous exercise provide a significant challenge to your cardiorespiratory system

true

select the positive that would BEST counteract "i do not have time to exercise"

I will make it a priority

According CC, which percentage of americans between the age of 12 and 21 doesn’t exercise on a regular bases?

50%

Physical fitness attitudes are set during childhood and cannot change

false

an exercise program, if designed well, will be perfect for everyone

false

which of the following is NOT true concerning warm-up exercises?

they should last 20-30 minutes

warm-up exercises are generally a more intense version of the workout exercises

false

which of the following statement BEST explains why the same program might conform to the principle of overload for one person but not another

different individuals have different levels of physical fitness

the warm up portion of a workout program is more important than the cool down portion

false

to be effective, an exercise program must be ______

uniquely tailored to every person

which of the following choices BEST describes the relationship between intensity and time in a successful exercise program

as intensity increases, time should decrease

which of the following is Not a component of the FITT acronym

fitness

which of the following is NOT a common reason that people abandon exercise programs?

weight loss

if a person does not have sufficient knowledge for designing an effective exercise program, it is likely this person will abandon it.

true

which of the following BEST explains why multiple exercises are needed to improve muscular strength and endurance throughout the body

different exercises are needed to improve different muscle groups

which of the following is NOT a benefit of good body composition?

increased range of movement

which of the following is NOT a component of health-related fitness?

bone density

which of the following is NOT part of the step test for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness?

performing the test for 1 hour

Which of the following BEST explains how good body composition is attained?

balancing the amount of energy that is taken in with the amount of energy that is released by the body

exercises that improve cardiovascular fitness improve body composition, because they ___________

release energy

the sit and reach test assesses hamstring flexibility

true

muscular endurance refers to the maximum amount of force a muscle group can generate

false

during resistance, muscle are _________

working against a force

different forms of exercise improve different aspects of health related fitness

true

Exercise has no positive effects on the nervous system

false

Increased metabolic rate due to exercise is helpful because _________

the body uses more calories for everyday activites

Which of the following best represents the relationship between physical fitness and exercise?

Exercise is subset of physical fitness

Endorphins are generated in the body during exercise which leads to better emotional health

true

Which of the following statements correctly describes our ability to create an exercise program?

Exercise programs can be developed in any environment

Genetic characteristics that we can’t control include _____

height and amount of muscle fibers

factors that influence physical fitness include heredity, behavior and environment

true

everyday lifestyle choices affect your physical fitness

true

Which of the following is not positively influenced by physical activity?

Allergies

Physical activity and exercise typically lead to ______

higher energy levels

Which of the following represents the greatest risk factor for a stroke

high blood pressure

Where do sedentary activites belong on pyramid

on the top of the pyramid

adolescents require fewer hours of physical activity than adults

false

Our personal opinion or feeling towards something is called an ____________

attitude

In general, the more physical activity individuals do,

the more benefit they will receive from exercise

Physical fitness attitude can affect a person’s level of physical activity

true

The talk test can be used to measure the

the intensity of an activity

What is the minimum amount of physical activity necessary to achieve health benefits?

20 minutes a day, two days out of week

physical activity must be strenuous to be effective

false

What are the three underlying training principles of effective workout programs?

specificity, overload, and progression

What are the three components of the FITT acronym associated with overload and progression?

time, frequency, and intensity.

which of the following is NOT a clear example of the application of the principle of specificity

swimming to improve coordination

The ______ of exercise determines the health and fitness benefit of the exercise

type

Which of the following tests uses calipers to assess body composition

skinfold test

which of the following exercises would be BEST for improving muscular strength and endurance

push-ups

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cardiorespiratory fitness

More blood is pumped through the body

Which of the following is direct benefit of good flexibility?

Increased range of motion

which of the following is true about assessing muscular strength and endurance

different muscle groups have to be tested separately