PED 101 Final Exam Chapter 2

Stationary cycling at a moderate level would be equivalent to approximately ________ METS

4

What percentage of adults in the United States are physically inactive?

43%

The ability to change body position with speed and accuracy is

agility

Stretching exercise should be performed

at the end of the specific warm-up

The maintenance of equilibrium is

balance

The five health-related components of physical fitness are

cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition

Your friend plays on the intramural soccer team. You notice one week that she is spending more time than usual running in the mornings and practicing kicking goals in the afternoon. When you ask about her intensity, she explains that she has a big game coming up and that she is determined to win. Which of the following is her chief motivation for exercise?

competition

The physical activity pyramid

consists of layers of types of physical activity and gives recommendations for each.

________ barriers to physical activity include personal and physical factors affecting exercise participation

environmental

Muscular strength is defined as the ability of your muscles to

exert force

People older than 55 are encouraged to include balance training in their exercise program, to reduce the risk of

falls

true/false Individuals with significant bone or joint problems should develop a workout plan focusing on high-impact exercises

false

true/false The exercise-to-rest transition during the cool-down should last at least 20 minutes

false

true/false You live in a part of the country where it rains much of the time, which keeps you from being able to go for a nice run outside. The rain is an example of a personal barrier to physical activity

false

true/false: It is more difficult to decide to change a behavior than to commit to changing it.

false

The times per week that an activity is performed is known as

frequency

Exercise intensity is most closely related to

how hard you exercise

Bettina has been exercising for a few weeks and is becoming adjusted to her current intensity level. To improve further, she must

increase her overload training

Lean body tissue consists of

muscle, bones, and fluids

The ability of your muscles to contract repeatedly over time is known as

muscular endurance

Which of the following is considered a skill-related component of physical fitness

power

The most important aspect of footwear is

proper fit

During the specific cool-down, you should

stretch the muscle groups worked during the activity

Activities at the top of the physical activity pyramid represent activities

that you should spend the least amount of time on

Gardening is an example of a lifestyle physical activity

true

The farther away an exercise facility is from your home, school, or work, the less likely you are to use it

true

true/false Before choosing an exercise facility, it is important to consider its location, hours of operation, and costs

true

true/false Individuals who are in wheelchairs may use most strength-training machines that involve a seated position

true

true/false The chances of dehydration affecting performance are greater than the chances of food intake affecting performance

true

true/false: Living in an area where there is great urban sprawl can reduce the likelihood that one will exercise regularly

true