25 questions
Which of the following would be a good strategy in setting goals?
Completes a self-assessment of where you are at first.
Do not worry about obstacles for they will disappear when you get started.
Just start exercising and see how you like it.
Since it is your program, avoid any advice from anyone else.
The zig-zag run may be used to measure
Agility
Power
Flexibility
Body Composition
Which primary health risk factor is related to routinely playing your play station?
inactivity
high blood pressure
Obesity
stress and tension
Physical fitness is best described as being
athletic
able to carry out daily tasks without fatigue.
able to manage stress.
at an appropriate weight.
The health-related components of physical fitness can best be associated with
how fast you move
how well the systems of your body operate
how well you perform in sports activities.
your level of skill
Which of the following is an example of the principle of specificity?
bicycling to increase flexibility
push-ups to increase quadriceps strength
running to increase cardiovascular
sprinting to increase flexibility
Stretching to increase flexibility will not
improve lower back pain.
lower metabolic rate
reduce injuries
reduce post-exercise pain.
Which statement is good advice when exercising in cold weather?
Dress in layers
Take salt tablets
Wear a sweat suit if you want to lose weight
Wear light-weight, light-colored clothing
Which statement describes a preventive measure for heat illness?
Do not wear a hat because your head cools more quickly without one.
Drink fluids before, during, and after exercise.
Wear a rubberized suit since it will help your sweat more.
Wear dark-colored clothing in hot weather.
What do the letters F.I.T.T. represent?
frequency, intensity, time, type
frequency, isolation, and tension
flexibility, intensity, and time
When you increase the reps of your workout, you are increasing
time
specificity
frequency
intensity
Identify the benefits you will receive from reaching your goals
helps to increase your desire and commitment.
causes you to become a dreamer about goal setting.
has little effect on achieving your goals.
probably decreases motivation since goals are hard to reach.
Uncle John decides to go outside and run 1 mile. He is trying to improve his:
flexibility
cardiovascular fitness
agility
muscular strength
Bridgett is doing 3 sets of 15 repetitions of leg curls. Bridgett is working on which health related component?
muscular strength
cardiovascular fitness
muscular endurance
flexibility
A good stress management program should consider:
challenging activities
diet
relaxation techniques
all of the above
Advertisements
are not as misleading as experts say they are
can be relied on to be accurate
generally do not influence people’s purchasing practices
try to get customers to buy products that will make them more attractive
Body composition is best described as the
amount of fat a person has
amount of muscle a person has
key to health-related fitness
ratio of fat to muscle, bone, and other tissue in a person’s body
Stress diversion activities are
active activities that are vigorous.
active activities that help reduce stress.
active and passive activities that help you reduce stress.
passive activities that help you reduce stress.
The food guide pyramid recommends how many servings per day from the vegetable group?
2 to 3 servings
3 to 5 servings
5 to 7 servings
6 to 11 servings
What should be considered first when selecting activities for your personal fitness program?
activities
cost
health-related needs
weather
Which should be your first step in designing a personal fitness program?
to determine base guidelines
to evaluate fitness levels
to set goals
to select activities
A 10 to 15 minute period during which you prepare your body for vigorous exercise is called:
cool-down
warm-up
brisk walk
shut down
Which type of stretching is not recommended because it may cause injury?
isostatic
dynamic
ballistic
static
Aerobic activities include
Sit ups
bench press
jogging
all of the above
Nutrients considered to be the fuel for body activities are
carbohydrates
minerals
fats
proteins