PE Finals

Marcos used to love being on the swim team. However, lately he is enjoying it less and thinking about quitting. He is actually doing well on the team, but he really hates changing in the locker room. He thinks that everyone is looking at him and noticing how unattractive he is. This is creating a lot of stress for him. What term BEST describe the type of negative body image that he is experiencing?

covering up

Julian is a soccer coach and his team has a two-hour practice. Once practice gets going, how often should he be giving the team water breaks?

every 15 minutes

Many childhood illnesses are caused by the lack of which of these items?

micronutrients

Todd knows that he should exercise, but he just cannot bring himself to do it. Every day he tells himself that he will go for a walk or play some basketball, but he finds himself fooling around on his phone and then the afternoon is gone. What does Todd lack?

motivation

Annalisa had a pretty good body image until she had to transfer high schools. The students at her new high school are much more conscious about their appearance and generally dress up more than they did at her previous high school. Annalisa just thinks that she looks sloppy most of the time, and she did not feel that way at her old school. What is this an example of?

outside pressure

When thinking about diet, what should your primary goal be?

to make sure you are getting all of the elements of nutrition that you need

Sai really enjoys tennis and has decided that he wants to take it more seriously and try out for the tennis team. He knows that he needs to look at an overall exercise plan that includes strength training. How many times a week should he work that into his training if he is already playing tennis five days a week?

two days a week

Gerard has grown a lot lately and feels rather uncomfortable in his body. Nothing seems to fit right, and he is kind of clumsy. Everyone just seems to be more comfortable in their own skin and doing better than he is. What kind of body image issue is Gerard experiencing?

unease

Rodrigo was working really hard to make the track team and he finally made it. However, he is not one of the strongest runners and is becoming rather discouraged because some of the other kids are obviously better athletes than he is. What does this example BEST illustrate?

why valuing exercise and health is not enough

The body cannot produce macronutrients. What does this mean?

All macronutrients must come from food or supplements.

It can be hard to recover from an injury, particularly if being an athlete is a big part of your identity. At the same time, the skills that it takes to excel at sports can also help you recover. Which BEST explains why this is the case?

Becoming an athlete means working toward goals, often in small steps.

Esther wants to lose some weight and has heard that counting calories is a good way to go. She is really a fan of junk food, so she has decided that as long as she stays in the right calories range and drinks a lot of water, it does not matter what she eats. What is the BEST response to Esther?

Calories are not the only factor; nutrients should be considered.

Enrique knows that he needs to lose a little weight, but his schedule varies a lot. This makes it hard for him to stick to a daily diet plan. What is the BEST advice for Enrique?

Enrique should focus on his diet over the course of a week.

How does understanding the role of dopamine help explain why exercise becomes easier once you have done it for a while?

Exercise produces dopamine, which makes you feel better and want to exercise.

A healthy diet is the same for all people, regardless of age, lifestyle, gender, etc.

False

Ancient Greek history shows that winning at any cost was always the goal of sports.

False

Avoiding snacks is the key to a successful diet.

False

Balance is the least important kind of exercise for all age groups.

False

Body image issues only impact mental health.

False

Self-perception only shapes physical appearance.

False

Ophelia is in her early 40s and has decided that she wants to start running. She knows that setting goals is important and so is being realistic. What would be a realistic way to start working on this goal?

Give herself three months to train for a local 5K.

Jonas finds the thought of getting fit quite daunting. He has never like athletic activity, so he suspects that he will have to try a few things to find something that he genuinely enjoys and wants to spend time doing. He knows that resolution is important, but since he does not have a simple goal, he is struggling to find resolve. What is the BEST advice for Jonas?

He can resolve to try a new activity every week, then set a new goal.

Oliver is on a hockey team and playing in a game where the other team is really rude. They are actively heckling other players, making rude comments and gestures, and getting away with violating rules without getting called by the referee. When the game is over, Oliver's team has won 12-3. How should he handle the final handshake at the end of the game?

He should be polite and respectful to all.

Idris has decided that he wants to run a marathon. He has been doing 10Ks for a while and knows that he should start with a half marathon, but his goal is to do a marathon next year. Which BEST explains how this is going to impact his training?

He will have to gradually intensify his training between now and then.

Nadine does not eat meat. It's not that she does not like it; she finds that it often upsets her stomach, so she tends to avoid it. Her friend says that there is probably something seriously wrong with her since everyone else can eat meat without a problem. Nadine wonders if her friend is right. What is the BEST advice for Nadine?

If Nadine has figured out what works for her body, she should stick with it.

Jamal is on the varsity basketball team, but he twisted his knee and was out for the rest of the season. When his knee finally healed, he had a hard time getting back into exercise. He put on a bit a weight when he could not exercise, and he just feels very awkward in his body. Part of him knows that exercise will make him feel better, but he just cannot bring himself to do it. What is the BEST advice for Jamal?

If he can make himself start exercising, he really will start to feel better.

Dierdre has never needed much sleep. Even as a kid, she was always up early. She has a healthy diet and exercises regularly, so her health is good. She has read that she should get eight hours of sleep, but she naturally wakes up after about six and has plenty of energy. What is the BEST advice for Dierdre?

If she is taking care of herself and is well rested, that is enough sleep for her body.

Why should you exercise more if you know that you are going to enjoy a large meal or have some high-calorie snacks?

Increasing exercise will help balance the larger than usual calorie intake.

Instinct is the will to survive. However, people are very capable of building habits that can shorten their life span. What does this suggest about instinct?

Instinct alone will not build healthy habits.

Hannah is working on her ROM, and she is surprised to discover that she is much more flexible on her left side than her right. She wonders if she should be concerned about this. What is the BEST response to Hannah?

It is common, and she should work a little harder on her right side.

Yvonne is on the crew team at her college, and she does a lot of upper body workouts to improve her rowing. She also does a lot of running because it helps her stay lean and work on her lower body. Which BEST describe Yvonne's exercise strategy?

It is designed to maximize her performance in crew.

Gina is on her high school crew team. Unfortunately, she injured her shoulder her senior year and has to sit out the rest of the season. She still goes to practice, but she is just not enjoying watching her teammates. Her coach is trying to include her as much as possible and finding ways that she can support the team, but she is just not enjoying it. What is the BEST response to Gina?

It is normal for her to be discouraged and her feelings are understandable.

Why is it more of a problem when ideas about body image come from outside your own culture?

It will be even harder to see yourself in them.

Jorge and Pablo are brothers who grew up together. Their parents raised them to value education but leave it to them to complete their assignments and make their own choices since they are now in high school. Jorge has always worked hard in school and done really well, taking every opportunity to excel. Pablo has never thought that school was that interesting and tends to do just enough work to get by since grades don't really matter much to him. Which of the following is likely TRUE?

Jorge is intrinsically motivated to do well.

Which BEST explains why kale is more nutritious than ice cream?

Kale has more nutrients and less sugar and fat.

Which BEST explains why American body standards have influenced beauty ideals around the world?

Much of the world is exposed to American media.

Naveed usually runs for an hour every day. However, today he is especially busy and only has 30 minutes, but he figures a short run is better than no run. Should he skip his warm-up so that he can get more intense exercise in?

No, he is risking injury if he skips the warm-up.

Lexi has never liked crowds and prefers quieter activities. She is looking for a new kind of exercise to try, but she has never been very athletic or played a sport. A friend of hers is joining a soccer league and wants Lexi to join her. Does this align with Lexi's interests?

No, she would probably prefer an individual activity.

Does exercise qualify as a drive and need?

Not directly, although it helps with survival.

Compare this image to the MyPlate guidelines. How well does it measure up to these standards?

Pretty well since it is about half fruit and vegetables.

Which BEST explains why puberty is such a challenging time to maintain a positive body image?

Puberty causes a lot of uncomfortable changes.

Yessina has decided to become a vegetarian, but she is worried that she will not get enough protein because that is found in meat. What is the BEST response to Yessina?

She can get protein from other sources like beans or peanut butter.

Cali has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and is in treatment. While she understands that she has a problem, she can't seem to change her behavior. She has lost an unhealthy amount of weight, but she thinks that as long as she is getting through the day, it is not that big a deal. What is the BEST response to Cali?

She could permanently damage organs or even die, so it is quite serious.

Gigi used to do a lot of yoga, so she had great range of motion. However, she has not been able to exercise for several months and is planning on getting back into yoga. What range of motion should she expect in her first yoga class back after such a long break?

She has probably lost some of her range of motion.

Mia's alarm did not go off this morning, and she slept through the aerobics class she planned to go to before work. When she got home, she took her dog for an hour-long walk. Should this count as meeting her goal of going to aerobics?

She is meeting her overall goal of exercise, so it is close enough.

Talia, a trail guide, will be leading a group of people whose ages range from young children to older adults. She is in charge of making sure that the water stations have enough for everyone. What factors does she need to consider to make sure she has enough water?

She needs to think about their age, size, and gender.

Hiro has a healthy diet, but he also has a very intense schedule. He is working on several products, so he often finds himself working late into the night. He knows that he does not get enough sleep and is often exhausted. He figures as long as he goes on a run a few times a week and eats well, it does not matter. What is the BEST advice for Hiro?

Sleep is a really important part of balance, so he needs more sleep.

Talulah has noticed that she is losing much of her flexibility. She was not very active and now she has a job where she is sitting at a desk all day. She is going to meet with a personal trainer. Which BEST explains why it is important that her trainer know this?

So he can incorporate exercises that help her reach her specific goal.

Which BEST explains why it is important to understand the limits of your body?

So you can set obtainable fitness goals.

Elon knows that intensity is really important when training for a specific event. He has set a rigorous schedule for a track and field event where he will be competing in the shot put. He has gotten the flu and been really sick for a few days, but this is his first day back. What is the BEST strategy for him to get back on track?

Spend a few days getting back up to where he was and then get back on schedule.

Amaira is watching a major marathon go through her city. She is really impressed with the runners and wonders if she could ever run a marathon. It also strikes her as a very big goal for someone who has never run before, and she knows that she should have one goal. What is the BEST advice for Amaira?

Start with a smaller goal and create increasingly challenging goals as she achieves them.

When training for a specific event, you should adjust your schedule to allow for more intense training.

True

Esperanza is a camp counselor at a day camp. Most of the activities are outside, and it gets really hot. Part of her job is to make sure that that everyone has access to water throughout the day. Which BEST explains why this is particularly important when it is very hot?

Water plays an essential role in regulating body temperature.

Ethan knows that he has been overtraining for a weightlifting competition. His trainer tells him that he needs to change his schedule. Ethan decides to trade his usual afternoon at the gym for a yoga class. Is this a good response to his trainer?

Yes, it will work his muscles very differently.

Nita does a lot of yoga. Her friends tells her that it is great for stretching, but she really needs to add some strength training to her routine. What is the BEST response for Nita to give to her friend?

Yoga is a form of strength training.

Fatima knows that she needs to consume more antioxidants. What would be the BEST breakfast to accomplish this?

a berry smoothie with kale

If you are not using any kind of measurements to gauge the impact of your exercise, what can you expect to feel that shows you are getting results?

a sense of strength and ease of movement

Derrick keeps meaning to start exercising but he works and goes to school full time, so his schedule is really packed. He keeps saying that he will start next week or after he finishes a major project, but then something else comes up. What is Derrick struggling with?

activation

Lionel is going to work on his range of motion. He does not have any injuries and is wondering what kind of ROM exercises he should be going. What is the BEST suggestion given the situation?

active ROM

Mario had been hoping to get a scholarship to college based on his basketball skills. He has been on the varsity team since sophomore year, but he injured his knee the summer between junior and senior year. His doctor says that there is a good chance he will be able to play his senior year, but it depends on how his recovery goes. Now all he can do is think about what will happen if he does not recover and how that might impact his future. Sometimes this keeps him up at night worrying. What is Mario experiencing?

anxiety