Topic Test#1 (Pass with a 92%) – Flashcards

Which of the following activities belongs on the top of the physical activity pyramid? A. playing video games B. calisthenics C. sprinting D. running Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following steps to putting together a successful fitness program is least beneficial to reinforcing commitment? A. making the program official B. applying the FITT principle C. creating monitoring tools D. assigning smaller steps and rewards Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Regular physical activity can help prevent disease by __________. A. controlling weight B. controlling blood pressure C. improving cardiorespiratory fitness D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Why is it often easier to start a fitness program than it is to maintain one? A. The motivation at the start of a program is often higher than later on when the progress made might be less obvious. B. At the start of a fitness program, the body is less used to physical activity so it feels better. C. Maintaining a fitness program decreases an individual's ability to sleep, making it more difficult to maintain a program than to begin one. D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When choosing to purchase and use home fitness equipment, you must commit to __________. A. allocating space in your house B. completing maintenance on the equipment C. purchasing equipment that matches your exercise goals D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

What is the recommended amount of physical activity for children? A. at least 2 hours per day B. 4 hours per week C. at least 1 hour per day D. no more than 30 minutes per day Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

One common type of maintenance for all exercise equipment is the periodic tightening of nuts and bolts. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

An advantage of treadmills and stair steppers is that they are designed for one adult regardless of weight. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A good way to try out a fitness center is to utilize free trials of the facility. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Individuals should participate in activities __________ to improve cardiovascular fitness. A. twice a day B. three to five days a week C. two to three days a week D. seven days a week Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following conditions is unaffected by physical activity? A. type 2 diabetes B. hypertension C. skin cancer D. depression Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Lifestyle choices are usually an important factor in the development of heart disease. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The benefits of home gym equipment are privacy, flexibility, and choice. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Ideally, your fitness center should be within 15 minutes of your home or job. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Generally, those who are less active have no opportunities to exercise. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements about stress management is TRUE? A. Unmanaged stress can have a negative impact on an individual's life. B. Participating in physical activity is an ineffective way to manage stress. C. Individuals who fail to manage stress levels are unlikely to suffer any negative consequences. D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which percentage of American adults do not exercise on a regular basis? A. 40% B. 50% C. 55% D. 60% Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? Heavy weight lifting (Sorry no photo) A. sedentary activities B. anaerobic activities C. aerobic activities D. lifestyle activities Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Exercising with a partner will likely make it __________. A. more difficult to make a commitment to exercise B. less enjoyable to exercise C. easier to stick to an exercise program D. difficult to agree on an exercise program Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Regular exercise often leads to an improved body image. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Where on the physical activity pyramid do lifestyle activities belong? (Sorry no photo) A. A B. B C. C D. D Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How can hypertension be prevented? A. balanced diet B. regular exercise C. healthy weight D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

When reviewing the contract for joining a fitness center, make sure that __________. A. the location of the fitness center is close to your home B. the staff are certified in first aid C. the range of equipment at the fitness center meets your fitness needs D. the contract conditions meet your individual needs Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Before operating any fitness equipment, a good first step is reading the user's manual. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Select the positive statement that would BEST counteract this negative statement: "I do not have the time to exercise." A. I can exercise anywhere. B. I have to start somewhere. C. I will make it a priority. D. I will increase my energy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.