UNCW PED 101 CH 2 QUIZ

Both the American College of Sports Medicine and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend at least ________ minutes of exercise daily for youth under the age of 18.

40

The principle that only the body systems worked during training will show adaptations is known as

specificity.

During the specific cool-down, you should

stretch the muscle groups worked during the activity.

The overload principle states that to see improvements in physical fitness, you must

train at a level that is greater than what your body is accustomed to

Sally is currently jogging 3 times per week for 30 minutes. She has become comfortable with this workout and now wants to increase her workout time. Using the principle of progression, Sally should increase her time to approximately ________ minutes

33

Actions that can be performed daily by beginning exercisers are

Iifestyle physical activities.

Which of the following conditions would always require a medical clearance before exercising?

diabetes

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

To counter a lack of motivation, you should choose exercise that is

fun and convenient.

Golf, tennis, and soccer are all examples of

individual sport activities

If you understand your ________, you can plan activities in a way that makes you more likely to stick with the program

motivation

Men over 45 and women over 55 should obtain ________ before beginning an exercise program.

permission from their doctor

Which of the following is a benefit of maintaining a good level of flexibility?

prevention of low back pain

The most important aspect of footwear is

proper fit

The time between a stimulus and response is

reaction time

The dose-response relationship states that the amount of adaptation you can expect from exercise directly relates to

the amount of overload incorporated into the program.

The duration of the exercise is known as

time

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

true

People who state that they don't have time for exercise may not consider exercise to be a top priority.

true

The mode of activity chosen is known as

type

A primary purpose of the general cool-down is to slowly return ________ back to resting levels.

breathing rate

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

false

To progress safely and improve fitness, it is recommended that you

increase overload frequency, intensity, or duration by no more than 10% each time you make changes in your program.

Living in an area where there is great urban sprawl can reduce the likelihood that one will exercise regularly.

true

If you have a light snack prior to exercising, it should be consumed at least ________ minutes prior to beginning the activity.

30