Foundations of Kinesiology Health and Fitness Chapter 3: Health and Physical Activity in Our Society

The greatest increase in health club membership has occurred in members aged 18-25. True or False

False

To gain health benefits, an individual must exercise vigorously 5 days a week. True or False

False

It is estimated that physical inactivity, poor diet, and being overweight contribute to at least two-thirds of all cancers. True or False

False

Which of the following is not a focus of the wellness movement? a. Illness treatment b. Health promotion c. Disease prevention d. Lifestyle management

a. Illness treatment

The proportion of Americans living below the poverty level is approximately _____. a. 8 percent b. 14 percent c. 18 percent d. 24 percent

b. 14 percent

Cultural competency and humility is important for coaches because: a. they enable coaches to affirm cultural oneness among their clients. b. they enhance coach and player relationships and the level of comfort an individual feels in a team. c. they give coaches an understanding that people of different cultures have the same way of communicating and behaving. d. they bring about a holistic personality development in coaches to deal with problems encountered in training and coaching.

b. they enhance coach and player relationships and the level of comfort an individual feels in a team.

Corporate fitness programs have been shown to be cost-effective because they achieve all but one of the following objectives: a. increased productivity. b. improved employee health. c. increased absenteeism. d. lower insurance costs.

c. increased absenteeism.

The latest data on adult participation in physical activity reveals that: a. over 50% of adults participated in no physical activity during their leisure time. b. approximately 25% of adults reported participating in leisure-time physical activities. c. just under 50% of adults reported participating in leisure-time physical activities. d. physical activity was greatest among the lowest socioeconomic groups.

c. just under 50% of adults reported participating in leisure-time physical activities.

All of the following are benefits of regular physical activity except: a. promotes psychological well-being. b. reduces feelings of depression and anxiety. c. helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints. d. enhances the risk of developing diabetes.

d. enhances the risk of developing diabetes.

There was a decrease in the number of women and non-White coaches and administrators in 2015. This informs us that: a. a reduction in immigration has decreased the cultural diversity in sporting institutions. b. physical activity is the least among the lowest socioeconomic groups. c. they were given jobs that involved intelligence and not physical strength and fitness. d. minorities continue to be underrepresented in sporting institutions.

d. minorities continue to be underrepresented in sporting institutions.