Your Fitness Plan — Unit test Answers

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Which of the following is the most important step in the process of setting goals?

A
brainstorming
B
devising a way to achieve the goals
C
determining a long list of goals
D
measuring progress toward achieving goals
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Which of the following glands does NOT release hormones into the bloodstream during a stress response?

A
pituitary
B
adrenal
C
pancreas
D
hypothalamus
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Which of the following is the least effective way to get an exercise program back on track?

A
identifying the cause of noncompliance
B
adjusting the reward system to improve motivation
C
preparing for future challenges
D
feeling guilty
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Which of the following would NOT be an example of a long-term goal?

A
lose 30 pounds in eight months
B
run a marathon in two years
C
lift weights every other day this week
D
qualify for a triathlon in one year
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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
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Which of the following symptoms is considered a physical effect of stress?

A
chest pain
B
mood swings
C
irritability
D
restlessness
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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
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Healthy behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
eating well
B
avoiding dangerous substances
C
agreeing with everything and everyone
D
getting sleep
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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.
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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
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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
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Daily hassles that may induce stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
eating dinner
B
school work
C
peer pressure
D
conflicts
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Basketball is a(n) __________ activity.

A
unstructured, competitive, and group
B
unstructured, recreational, and solo
C
structured, recreational, and group
D
structured, competitive, and group

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