Which of the following can be described as a sedentary activity? A. sitting and watching the television B. outdoor calisthenics C. sprinting on a track D. running on a trail Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Regular physical activity can help prevent disease by __________.A.controlling weightB.controlling blood pressureC.improving cardiorespiratory fitnessD.all of the above
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.
Which of the following steps to putting together a successful fitness program is least beneficial to reinforcing commitment?A.making the program officialB.applying the FITT principleC.creating monitoring toolsD.assigning smaller steps and rewards
Which of the following is the least important factor of a personal fitness program?A.the individual's personal conditionsB.the availability of resourcesC.the level of motivationD.the time of day physical activity will be performed
Why is there a growing concern over the physical fitness of children and adolescents? A. Children and adolescents are overly concerned with exercise and fitness. B. A combination of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are leading to greater occurrences of obesity in children and adolescents. C. Children and adolescents are getting too much of the wrong kind of exercise. D. Although the diets of children and adolescents have improved over the years, participation in exercise has decreased . Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which of the following factors should be considered when designing a personal fitness program? A. goals B. activities C. variety D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
How can incorporating lifestyle activities into a fitness program increase the likelihood of its success?A.It increases the amount of time spent on fitness activities.B.It is often more convenient to participate in lifestyle fitness activities than more formal fitness activities.C.It helps a personal fitness program lead to lifestyle change.D.all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Individuals should participate in activities __________ to improve cardiovascular fitness.A.twice a dayB.three to five days a weekC.two to three days a weekD.seven days a week Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Fitness requirements are the same for individuals of all ages.
How much physical activity should an adult have each week?A.60 minutes per day, 7 days a weekB.30 minutes per day, 7 days a weekC.60 minutes per day, 5 days a weekD.30 minutes per day, 5 days a week
A negative attitude can cause you to eat in an unhealthy manner.
The average 8- to 18-year-old spends __________ per day on average in front of a screen doing very little to no physical activity. A. 0 hours B. 30 minutes C. 1 hour D. 3 hours or more Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which statement about American physical fitness BEST reflects current negative fitness attitudes? A. 57% of the general population exercises at least twice a week. B. Most of those who engage in regular exercise report above average health. C. One-third of adolescents in high school do not engage in regular physical activity. D. Among those who do not engage in physical activity, most report an activity impairment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
How are hypertension, heart disease, and stroke related?A.They are all the result of high levels of glucose in the bloodstream.B.They are all more closely linked to genetics than lifestyle.C.The risk of developing each condition can be reduced through diet and exercise.D.Reducing the risk of one of the diseases has no noticeable impact on the risk of the others.
A successful personal fitness plan includes activities to develop only one area of health-related fitness.
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
Lifestyle choices are usually an important factor in the development of heart disease.
Which of the following statements about exercising during pregnancy is TRUE?A.Pregnant women should not exercise at very high altitudes.B.Women should not exercise during pregnancy.C.Pregnant women should get 2 hours of vigorous exercise a week.D.During pregnancy, women should exercise in a supine position. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
How does a pedometer help people reach their fitness goals? A. It measures calories burned throughout the day B. It usually doubles as an MP3 player and keeps people motivated. C. They help people reach their goals by counting the number of steps taken. D. They measure the number of lifts done during each exercise performed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
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