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Which statement BEST describes your ability to choose sports and exercise programs?

A
Your choices are determined by factors outside your control.
B
You can participate in any sport or exercise program at maximum intensity.
C
You can participate in most sports and exercise programs, though modifications may be needed.
D
Sports and exercise programs are best determined by gender and height.
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Which of the following is the main goal of fitness evaluations?

A
restrict access to certain careers
B
reward those who are in better physical shape
C
provide an objective measure of physical fitness
D
get everyone to run the mile faster
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A student sets a goal to improve academic performance. Which of the following represents a subjective measurement of progress toward that goal?

A
improved grades on individual assignments
B
higher letter grades at the end of the academic year
C
a greater sense of accomplishment
D
remembering facts learned in class
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Which of the following tasks would BEST help an individual achieve a goal to obtain a driver's license?

A
practicing driving
B
reviewing the vehicle manual
C
understanding inspection laws
D
saving for a car
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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
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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
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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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If your fitness evaluation score is not satisfactory, set a new goal for the assessment and train for that goal. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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What is the MOST likely consequence of setting unrealistic goals?

A
The individual will achieve a result greater than expected.
B
The individual will experience greater motivation toward reaching the goal.
C
The individual will become discouraged and stop working toward the goal.
D
The individual will reach the goal, but be discouraged from making any goals in the future.
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Short-term goals can be set to help achieve specific long-term goals.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following events is NOT typically included in fitness evaluations?

A
push-ups
B
shot put
C
endurance run
D
standing long jump
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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 phrases BEST describes structured exercise?

A
flexible, changing
B
intense, competitive
C
organized, follows a pattern
D
competitive, flexible
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Personal action plans should not be flexible and cannot be modified.

A
T
B
F
15

Your attitude has no influence on how regularly you exercise.

A
T
B
F
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__________ are essential components of any personal training plan.

A
Intensity and protein
B
Steroids and rest
C
Rest and recovery
D
Overload and fasting
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The first thing a student should do when developing an action plan is __________.

A
organize a list of action items
B
prioritize essential actions
C
write a list of actions
D
clarify the goal
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For men taking the the Air Force Physical Fitness Test, the best possible time to run 1.5 miles is in less than __________.

A
15 minutes, 30 seconds
B
13 minutes, 36 seconds
C
9 minutes, 12 seconds
D
10 minutes, 23 seconds
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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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What is the BEST reason to ease into an exercise program?

A
Failure to ease into an exercise program can lead to injury and discouragement.
B
Easing into an exercise program decreases the likelihood that it will lead to lifestyle changes.
C
Failure to ease into an exercise program may lead to the loss of an exercise partner.
D
all of the above

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