Gym Chapter 15 – Flashcards
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding physical fitness? a. The implementation of healthy behaviors alone is not sufficient to attain your highest potential for well-being. b. Physical fitness in itself does not always lower the risk for chronic diseases and ensure better health. c. A high level of physical fitness in itself always lowers the risk for chronic diseases and ensures better health. d. Physical fitness in itself is sufficient to reduce the risk for chronic diseases and ensure better health.
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b. Physical fitness in itself does not always lower the risk for chronic diseases and ensure better health.
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_____ is the only way to attain your highest potential for well-being. a. Attending a fitness and wellness course b. Becoming a lifetime member in a gym c. Implementation of healthy behaviors d. Participation in a good fitness program
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c. Implementation of healthy behaviors
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Integrative medicine is the practice of: a. alternative medicine. b. complementary medicine. c. traditional medicine d. using a combination of treatment types.
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d. using a combination of treatment types.
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Being sedentary in childhood and early in adult life, but then implementing an active and healthy lifestyle later in life: a. brings physical work capacity to the level of a lifelong active and healthy individual. b. entirely blocks the ability to improve physical work capacity. c. enables the individual to live longer than the lifelong active and healthy individual. d. often raises physical work capacity to sufficient functional capacity for the last decade of life.
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d. often raises physical work capacity to sufficient functional capacity for the last decade of life.
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Hundreds of research studies now point to _____ that will determine your statistical chances of dying at a younger age or living a longer life. a. advanced drug therapies b. biomedical breakthroughs c. critical lifestyle behaviors d. family history and genes
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c. critical lifestyle behaviors
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For sedentary people, any type of physical activity is seriously impaired by age _____, and productive life ends before age _____. a. 40; 60 b. 50; 65 c. 60; 70 d. 65; 75
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a. 40; 60
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Scientists believe that a healthy lifestyle allows people to live a vibrant life—a physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially active, and functionally independent existence—to age _____. a. 65 b. 75 c. 85 d. 95
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d. 95
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An active 60-year-old person can have a physical work capacity similar to that of a sedentary _____ person. a. 25-year-old b. 35-year-old c. 45-year-old d. 55-year-old
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b. 35-year-old
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The calendar age of an individual is called the _____ age. a. biological b. chronological c. functional d. physiological
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b. chronological
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The rate at which aging takes place depends on a combination of: a. happiness and lifestyle factors. b. physical fitness and genetics. c. genetic and biological factors. d. genetic and lifestyle factors.
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d. genetic and lifestyle factors.
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_____ how your genes will affect your aging process. a. You cannot, regardless of your lifestyle habits, change b. Your lifestyle habits will determine to a great extent c. Only effective genetic counseling and therapies can alter d. Joining a gym and shopping at Whole Foods will change
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b. Your lifestyle habits will determine to a great extent
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The biological and functional capacity of the body as it should be in relation to the person's maximal potential at any given age in the lifespan refers to: a. physiological age. b. biological age. c. functional capacity. d. chronological age
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a. physiological age
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The ability to perform ordinary and unusual demands of daily living without limitations and excessive fatigue or injury refers to: a. physiological age. b. biological capacity. c. functional capacity. d. chronological age.
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c. functional capacity.
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Research shows that _____ have a far greater impact on health and longevity than your _____ alone. a. genes; lifestyle behaviors b. lifestyle behaviors; genes c. drugs; genetic make-up d. modern medicines; genes
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b. lifestyle behaviors; genes
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The Life Expectancy and Physiological Age Prediction questionnaire provided in Lab 15A: a. is a precise scientific instrument. b. is an estimated life expectancy analysis. c. is intended as a substitute for medical advice. d. tells you exactly at what age you will die.
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b. is an estimated life expectancy analysis.
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Of the 46 critical genetic and lifestyle factors identified in the Life Expectancy and Physiological Age Prediction questionnaire: a. few are under your own control. b. most are determined by your genes. c. most are under your own control. d. few can be modified to work for you.
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c. most are under your own control.
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Which of the following is based on scientifically proven methods? a. conventional medicine b. unconventional medicine c. nonallopathic medicine d. complementary medicine
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a. conventional medicine
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In what decade of life is the average U.S. citizen most likely to use complementary and alternative medicine? a. age 30-39 b. age 40-49 c. age 50-59 d. age 60-69
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c. age 50-59
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Which of the following is often based on theories that have not been scientifically proven? a. allopathic medicine b. traditional medicine c. conventional medicine d. unconventional medicine
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d. unconventional medicine
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Allopathic medicine includes the use of: a. acupuncture. b. chiropractics. c. massage therapy. d. drugs and surgery.
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d. drugs and surgery.
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Unconventional treatments: a. are harsher on the patient than conventional care. b. tend to use medications and surgery. c. are frequently viewed as "holistic." d. usually take less time than conventional care.
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c. are frequently viewed as "holistic."
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Unconventional treatments are often based on theories that have not been scientifically proven; unconventional medical practices: a. are not effective in relieving ailments. b. are effective in relieving certain ailments. c. have no value in our modern society. d. are as effective as conventional treatment.
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b. are effective in relieving certain ailments.
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Using herbs to treat cancer rather than going through chemotherapy or surgery is an example of: a. alternative medicine. b. complementary medicine. c. conventional medicine. d. traditional medicine.
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a. alternative medicine.
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Based on NCCAM's classification, the members of one CAM category that are built upon complete systems of theory and practice are referred to as: a. biologically based therapies. b. manipulative and body-based methods. c. mind-body interventions. d. whole medical systems.
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d. whole medical systems.
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Massage is a type of: a. biologically based therapy. b. manipulative and body-based method. c. mind-body intervention. d. whole medical system.
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b. manipulative and body-based method.
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Therapeutic touch is an example of a(n): a. body-based method. b. energy therapy. c. manipulative therapy. d. mind-body intervention.
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b. energy therapy.
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Which of the following requires body piercing with fine needles during therapy to relieve pain and treat ailments and diseases? a. chiropractics b. acupuncture c. homeopathy d. naturopathy
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b. acupuncture
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What therapy is associated with the belief that many diseases and ailments are related to misalignments of the vertebrae and emphasizes the manipulation of the spinal column? a. chiropractics b. acupuncture c. homeopathy d. naturopathy
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a. chiropractics
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Many herbs or herbal remedies: a. continue to receive support from the scientific community. b. are safe for human use as long as they are completely natural. c. are unsafe for human use and produce undesirable side effects. d. are safe for human use when combined with prescription drugs.
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c. are unsafe for human use and produce undesirable side effects.
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If your primary care physician is unwilling to give you valid information regarding the safety and effectiveness of a given treatment, you need to: a. educate the doctor. b. educate yourself. c. find another doctor. d. sue the doctor.
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b. educate yourself.
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When you try to decide whether you should undergo a therapy, you should base your decision on: a. the popularity of the practitioner. b. results of controlled scientific trials. c. patient testimonials and advertisements. d. how soon you can get an appointment.
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b. results of controlled scientific trials.
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The conscious promotion of unproven claims for profit is called: a. quackery and fraud. b. effective advertisements. c. product promotion. d. conscious promotion.
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a. quackery and fraud.
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Which of the following is NOT a reason the "bust the gut" equipment failed to produce the promised results? a. Daily exercise for 5 minutes is insufficient to lose weight. b. It did not work the supposed targeted muscles. c. It sold like "hot cakes" and could not meet demand. d. Spot-reducing is not possible.
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c. It sold like "hot cakes" and could not meet demand.
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Healthy lifestyle guidelines include: a. Accumulate a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity at least 5 days each week. b. Exercise in the cardiorespiratory training zone for 20 minutes at least 3 times each week. c. Perform flexibility exercises for all major joints at least two days each week. d. Strength train at least once weekly at 8-12 RM for all major muscle groups of the body.
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a. Accumulate a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity at least 5 days each week.
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One may trust the products that are advertised with: a. quick-fix statements. b. spectacular results. c. a celebrity's testimonial. d. evidence from refereed journals.
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a. quick-fix statements.
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The purpose of the _____ is to regulate safety and labeling of health products and cosmetics. a. National Council Against Health Fraud b. Food and Drug Administration c. Better Business Bureau d. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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b. Food and Drug Administration
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The purpose of the _____ is to target products that threaten the safety of American families. a. National Council Against Health Fraud b. Food and Drug Administration c. Better Business Bureau d. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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d. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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The purpose of the _____ is to monitor deceitful advertising, investigate complaints, and offer public information regarding fraudulent health claims. a. National Council Against Health Fraud b. Food and Drug Administration c. Better Business Bureau d. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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a. National Council Against Health Fraud
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Which of the following is the most reliable source of information? a. television advertisements b. commercial Internet sites c. famous people testimonials d. refereed scientific journals
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d. refereed scientific journals
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If you are contemplating membership in a fitness facility, you should make sure that the facility: a. and equipment meet your activity interests. b. has expensive and popular equipment. c. has elite athletes as personal trainers. d. has the lowest membership charges.
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a. and equipment meet your activity interests.
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To stay up-to-date on fitness and wellness developments, you: a. should buy a New York Times Best Seller fitness/wellness book every four to five years. b. may subscribe to a popular health, fitness, nutrition, or wellness newsletter to stay current. c. probably should buy a reputable and updated fitness/wellness book every four to five years. d. may subscribe to a health, fitness, nutrition, or wellness newsletter that offers specials.
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c. probably should buy a reputable and updated fitness/wellness book every four to five years.
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If you are contemplating membership in a fitness facility, you should focus on the gym that: a. offers premier price and services. b. attracts retired professional athletes. c. complies with ACSM standards. d. treats you as a professional athlete.
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c. complies with ACSM standards.
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Which of the following gyms would you recommend to your friend? a. It is very popular, and you have to wait in line most of the time. b. Its membership is reasonable, but the gym is not near home or work. c. It has little equipment, but offers excellent supplementary services. d. It is clean and has all the equipment that meets your activity interests.
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d. It is clean and has all the equipment that meets your activity interests.
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When selecting a personal trainer, you should select one who has: a. a nice and athletic physique. b. previous athletic experience. c. a health/fitness certificate. d. a professional certification.
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d. a professional certification.
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Which of the following is the most qualified personal trainer? a. one who has a certification from ACSM, NSCA, or NASM b. one who has an undergraduate degree in physical therapy c. one who has at least five different health/fitness certificates
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a. one who has a certification from ACSM, NSCA, or NASM
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The first question you need to ask yourself before purchasing your own exercise equipment is: a. Is this piece of equipment the most popular? b. Do I really like this piece of equipment? c. Does the equipment provide quick results? d. Do I really need this piece of equipment?
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d. Do I really need this piece of equipment?
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When purchasing exercise equipment, you should avoid: a. being skeptical of testimonials. b. talking with professionals at colleges. c. watching out for expensive gadgets. d. buying the equipment on impulse.
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d. buying the equipment on impulse.
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If you are going to purchase exercise equipment, the best recommendation is to: a. try it out several times before buying it. b. look for before-and-after pictures from "satisfied" customers. c. buy expensive and very popular equipment. d. buy equipment that has expensive gadgets.
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a. try it out several times before buying it.
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Most people buy exercise equipment because they believe that: a. they will enjoy the mode of activity. b. the equipment will do wonders. c. they will use the equipment regularly. d. it's popular to own exercise equipment.
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b. the equipment will do wonders.
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Exercise equipment: a. has its value for people who prefer to exercise indoors. b. supports everyone's motivation and adherence to exercise. c. encourages employers to offer telework for their employees. d. ensures successful weight loss and fitness enhancement.
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a. has its value for people who prefer to exercise indoors.
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Which of the following statements is CORRECT? a. Most individuals who have led a poor lifestyle for a long time experience new quality of life after only a few weeks of training. b. Most individuals who have led a poor lifestyle for a long time experience new quality of life after a few months of training. c. Most people who engage in a personal fitness and wellness program experience new quality of life after only a few weeks of training. d. Not everyone will experience new quality of life no matter how hard he or she tries to apply the principles of fitness and wellness.
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c. Most people who engage in a personal fitness and wellness program experience new quality of life after only a few weeks of training.
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After you have had an opportunity to assess various fitness and wellness components and write goals to improve your quality of life, you then should take the time to: a. evaluate how well you have achieved your own goals. b. enjoy the health and fitness benefits you have obtained. c. relax and not worry about having to work out every day. d. decide how you can achieve the skill-related components.
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a. evaluate how well you have achieved your own goals.
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When setting behavioral goals for the future, you should: a. develop the healthy new behavioral patterns as soon as possible. b. work on as many components as possible to increase your chances for success. c. start with components that are most challenging and that you have failed to achieve in the past. d. select one or two components you intend to work on in the next 2 months.
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d. select one or two components you intend to work on in the next 2 months.
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Adhering to your new lifestyle will not be difficult if you implement your program based on: a. what your personal trainer instructs you to do. b. the popularity of the program you are selecting. c. your interests and what you enjoy doing most. d. what has been promoted most by the media.
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c. your interests and what you enjoy doing most.
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At the end of attending a fitness course and following the prescribed exercise and nutrition program like the one in this book, Patty Neavill: a. had a body fat of 22.5 percent—that is higher than the average for college female physical education major students. b. improved her cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility ratings from the poor category to the good category. c. increased her weight by 10 pounds, and decreased her body fat from 22.5 to 21.2 percent. d. continued her aerobic and strength-training programs as well as her calorie-restricted diet.
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b. improved her cardiovascular fitness, strength, and flexibility ratings from the poor category to the good category.
