How can regular participation in physical activity improve an individual's overall health? |
- A . |
Where on the physical activity pyramid do lifestyle activities belong? |
- D . |
Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? ( Yoga ) |
- B . |
Using a pedometer can promote a physically active lifestyle. |
- True . |
How does a pedometer help people reach their fitness goals? |
- C . |
How are hypertension, heart disease, and stroke related? |
- C . |
Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? ( Gardening ) |
- D . |
Adults need at least 1 hour and 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week for important health benefits. |
- False . |
Which of the following statements about stress management is TRUE? |
- A . |
Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? ( Heavy Weight Lifting ) |
- B . |
Physical activity and exercise typically lead to __________. |
- C . |
Where on the physical activity pyramid do sedentary activities belong? |
- A . |
Which of the following is NOT positively influenced by physical activity? |
- D . |
Which of the following represents the greatest risk factor for a stroke? |
- D . |
Adolescents require fewer hours of physical activity than adults. |
- False . |
Which of the following is NOT a likely result of regular physical activity? |
- B . |
Lifestyle choices are usually an important factor in the development of heart disease. |
- True . |
How can hypertension be prevented? |
- D . |
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with hypertension? |
- B . |
Physical Fitness Attitudes |
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Which statement about American physical fitness BEST reflects current negative fitness attitudes? |
- C . |
According to the CC, which percentage of Americans between the age of 12 and 21 doesn't exercise on a regular basis? |
- B . |
Select the positive statement that would BEST counteract this negative statement: "I do not have the time to exercise." |
- C . |
A negative attitude can cause you to eat in an unhealthy manner. |
- True . |
Which of the following conditions is unaffected by physical activity? |
- C . |
The benefits of physical fitness include an improvement in mood. |
- True . |
Which of the following is NOT an important positive motivating factor for those considering exercise? |
- B . |
Generally, those who are less active have no opportunities to exercise. |
- False . |
Physical fitness attitudes are set during childhood and cannot change. |
- False . |
Mental and emotional health can be improved through exercise. |
- True . |
Your Fitness Plan |
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A successful personal fitness plan includes activities to develop only one area of health-related fitness. |
- False . |
Fitness requirements are the same for individuals of all ages. |
- False . |
Which of the following factors should be considered when designing a personal fitness program? |
- D . |
Which of the following practices is most likely to increase the chances that a personal fitness program will be successful? |
- D . |
Which of the following is the least effective way to get an exercise program back on track? |
- D . |
Which of the following is the least important factor of a personal fitness program? |
- D . |
What is the recommended amount of physical activity for children? |
- C . |
It is possible for an individual to exercise too much. |
- True . |
Why is there a growing concern over the physical fitness of children and adolescents? |
- B . |
Which of the following statements about exercising during pregnancy is TRUE? |
- A . |
What is the purpose of a fitness log? |
- C . |
Which of the following is NOT a factor in maintaining a fitness program? |
- D . |
An exercise program is MOST beneficial to one's health when done in conjunction with __________. |
- C . |
Which of the following statements about developing a personal fitness program is NOT true? |
- C . |
Individuals need to adjust their physical activity to account for __________ as they age. |
- D . |
How can incorporating lifestyle activities into a fitness program increase the likelihood of its success? |
- D . |
Exercising with a partner will likely make it __________. |
- C . |
Individuals should participate in activities __________ to improve cardiovascular fitness. |
- B . |
Which of the following is NOT a recommended change in physical activity for aging individuals? |
- D . |
Which of the following is least important to consider before choosing a fitness activity? |
- B . |
Which area of the physical activity pyramid can be most easily incorporated into an individual's everyday activities? |
- B . |
What is the minimum amount of physical activity necessary to achieve health benefits? |
- C . |
Physical activity must be strenuous to be effective. |
- False . |