NUTR 100 Ch. 2

Which of the following are required for movement to be physical activity?

-It must use energy -It must be performed by the skeletal muscles

Which of the following are the type of exercises that should be performed as warm-up exercises?

-Low intensity exercises -Activities that mimic the exercises that will follow

What are the potential health benefits of following the American College of Sports Medicine's recommendations for participation in moderate to vigorous aerobic activity?

-Lowering the risk of developing diabetes -Lowering the risk of stroke -Lowering the risk of developing high blood pressure

Which of the following are classified as moderate physical activity?

-Moderate cycling -Brisk walking -Social dancing

Exercising safely means

-Protecting yourself against outside elements that you might encounter, such as cars while bike riding -Ensuring you are protected from various aspects of the activity, such as protecting your eyes while playing racquetball

In general, which of the following are benefits related to varying your physical activities?

-Reducing the risk of injury -Developing fitness in a variety of activities -Developing a higher level of fitness

Which of the following activities could young adults choose to add healthy skill-based physical activities to their lives?

-Snowboarding -Playing basketball

Which type of exercise uses sets of repetitions to denote time as identified in the FITT principle?

Muscular strength

What is the best way to lose fat?

Sensible diet and exercise

Cardiorespiratory endurance depends on which of the following factors?

-The capacity of the heart to pump blood -The ability of the body to regulate blood flow -The ability of the lungs to deliver oxygen to the bloodstream

Which of the following help determine a person's level of fitness--the ability to respond to the demands of physical effort?

-The heart's ability to pump blood -Cells' capacity to produce energy

Which of the following exercises help develop cardiorespiratory endurance?

-Walking -Jogging -Aerobic dancing -Cycling

What is a good example of a beginning exercise program for a person who has been sedentary?

A walking program

What is the term for the individual potential for improvement of the human body?

Adaptability

Suzy wants to create a successful fitness program for herself and her doctor has cleared her to begin. What is Suzy's first step?

Assessing her current level of physical activity and fitness

How often should a person participate in flexibility training according to the FITT guidelines?

At least two days per week

Sally currently spends most of her day either in front of a computer or watching TV in her dorm. If Sally were to start a balanced exercise program, with which of the following types of exercise should she begin?

Brisk walking

Which of the following is not a basic principle of physical training?

Cardiorespiratory endurance

Which of the following types of exercise is best for reducing body fat?

Cardiorespiratory endurance exercise

According to the FITT principle, the amount a person should exercise is measured in

Days per week

Marco's doctor wants to make certain that Marco does not have existing heart disease and decides to assess his current fitness level. For which of the following will Marco be sent?

Exercise stress test

To manage weight, experts recommend

Exercising longer than usual

Jill is having a hard time sticking with a regular exercise schedule. Which of the following may help to motivate her to maintain a regular exercise program?

Finding a training partner

Stretching at the end of a long run raises a person's

Flexibility

Which of the following will help reduce back pain?

Increased muscle endurance

The "I" in the abbreviation FITT is important because it stands for the

Intensity level a person should work at in order to achieve maximum fitness

Physical activities use skeletal muscles and

Involve energy

In a healthy person, the nonfat portion of muscle, bone, and water

Is in a high proportion to body fat

Which of the following in not linked to poor cardiovascular fitness?

Jaundice

Which of the following would be the best choice for a warm up before going on a run?

Jogging slowly

The size of muscle fibers and the heart's ability to pump blood are the physiological factors that determine

Level of fitness

Flexibility exercises are important for

Maintaining the normal range of motion in the major joints of the body

Some of the benefits of endurance training include

Making the heart stronger and improving the function of the entire cardiorespiratory system.

Which term refers to the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort?

Muscular strength

Why are somatotypes important to consider when beginning to exercise?

Not all somatotypes are suited to all types of exercise

The increasing amount of stress that is placed on the body to bring about adaptation that improve fitness is called progressive

Overload

A good way to gain physical components like speed, agility, balance, power, and coordination is to

Participate in a sport

Exercise is a structured activity meant to specifically improve which of the following?

Physical fitness

One important difference between exercise and other physical activity is that exercise tends to be

Planned and structured

The FITT principle helps people gradually become fitter in a process known as

Progressive overload

The idea that when the amount of exercise is increased, fitness continues to improve is called

Progressive overload

Body composition refers to the

Proportion of fat and fat-free mass in the body

Health-related fitness gives people the ability to meet physical challenges and

Protects people from diseases

Which of the following depends on factors such as training, experience, age, and training intensity, and is a primary consideration in determining appropriate exercise frequency?

Recovery time

The training principle that refers to fitness improvement that are lost when demands on the body are lowered is called

Reversibility

The training principle that refers to fitness improvements that are lost when demands on the body are lowered is called

Reversibility

An example of vigorous physical activity is

Running

What is the term that defines the loss of muscle cells, which often occurs with aging?

Sarcopenia

According to most sports psychologists, what is the most effective way to stay motivated in an exercise program?

Setting and achieving goals

Which of the following is not a proper way to cool down after exercising?

Sitting down immediately to slow the heart rate

Performing stretching exercises to improve hip flexibility and using dumbbells to increase arm strength are example of the training principle

Specificity

Which of the following helps maintain muscle mass, function, and balance in older people, greatly enhancing their quality of life and reducing life-trhreating injuries?

Strength training

Excessive body fat in which area of the body is of most concern for future health problems?

The abdomen

In a fitness program, which phase is characterized by an increase in fitness level?

The progress phase

What will happen if a person stops exercising?

Up to half of all fitness improvements will be lost within two months

What intensity level of exercise does the ACSM recommend participating in for 75 minutes per week?

Vigorous

People should consume enough calories to support exercise programs, but

They should not consume so many calories that they gain body fat.

How many days per week should a person participate in cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

Three to five

Resting to recover from exercise can help a person

Train more intensely in the future

Which of the following are benefits of proper nutrition?

-It helps heal injured tissues -It replenishes muscle carbohydrate stores -It provides calorie levels for optimal performance

Which of the following are benefits of having a training partner?

-It helps in developing proper exercise techniques -It provides mutual motivation and encouragement

Which of the following are example of physical activity?

-A five-mile bike ride -Walking up a flight of stairs -Running a mile

Which of the following are components of the skill-related fitness of a sprinter on a track team?

-Agility -Speed -Reaction and movement time

For which of the following groups is getting a medical examination recommended before participating in vigorous exercise?

-All men 40 years of age or older -Persons who are obese or have other health problems

What are some of the benefits of becoming physically fit?

-Better control of body movement -Increases stamina -Increased energy

Which of the following are benefits of increasing cardiorespiratory fitness through exercise?

-Blood vessels become more flexible -Blood supply to tissues improves -The amount of blood pumped per heartbeat increases

What are the benefits associated with warming up?

-Decreases the chance of injury -Prepares the body and mind for exercise -Warming up elevates muscle temperature

If Jared does not like going to the gym but wants to get physically fit, which of the following should he do?

-Exercise with family or friends -Join an intramural sports team -Pick physical activities he enjoys

Steve lifts weights as his sole exercise. His muscles are strong, but he feels winded after climbing three flights of stairs to his dorm room and cannot sit cross-legged on the floor. Which of the following components of health-related fitness should he include?

-Flexibility -Cardiorespiratory endurance

Which of the following are common health problems associated with too much body fat?

-Heart disease -Cancer -Diabetes

Which of the following are linked to poor cardiovascular fitness?

-Heart disease -Type 2 diabetes

Muscular endurance is an important factor that

-Helps the body perform in sports -Helps the body deal with daily physical demands

Other benefits of muscle training sometimes include

-Increased self-confidence -An ability to manage stress