Lifetime Fitness: Chapter 7 Quiz

Match each term with the correct description. 1. body weight activities 2. low energy expenditure 3. device that tracks number of steps 4. activity tracker that measures METs 5. activity level does not meet guidelines a) accelerometer b) pedometer c) inactive d) calisthenics e) sedentary

1-d 2-e 3-b 4-a 5-c

Which list contains methods for self-monitoring moderate physical activity? a) counting steps, counting calories expended, counting minutes of physical activity b) counting steps, counting calories ingested, measuring heart rate c) counting steps, counting calories expended, measuring heart rate d) counting steps, counting calories ingested, measuring blood pressure

a

Experts suggest you should get your moderate activity in bouts of... a) at least 30 minutes b) at least 10 minutes c) at least 2 minutes d) it doesn't really matter

b

Moderate physical activity requires... a) 1 to 2 times more energy than rest b) 3 to 6 times more energy than rest c) 9 to 13 times more energy than rest d) 15 to 20 times more energy than rest

b

Sedentary behavior refers to behaviors that a) are the same as sleeping b) involve very light activities, like sitting and playing a video game c) include some time spent sitting and some time in high energy activity d) are the same as inactive

b

Which of the following are the specific recommended physical activity guidelines for Americans? The National Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend-- a) 60 minutes of activity each day for teens. Some of the activity can be light physical activity and some of the activity should be flexibility exercises performed two or three times per week. b) 60 minutes of activity each day for teens. Some of the recommended activity should be vigorous activity performed at least three days a week and some should be muscle fitness and bone-building activity performed at least two days a week. c) 30 minutes of activity each day for teens and adults. This is a realistic target for most Americans. d) 60 minutes of activity each day for adults as a specific target for weight loss.

b

A teen who accumulates more than 120 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity during the day is considered.... a) insufficiently active b) active c) highly active d) unhealthily active

c

Which is a SMART short-term moderate physical activity goal? a) Lose 2 pounds each week for 3 weeks. b) Engage in muscle fitness activities three times per week for 3 weeks. c) Accumulate 30 minutes of brisk walking every day for 3 weeks. d) Lose 6 pounds by accumulating 30 minutes of brisk walking every day for 3 weeks.

c

Identify the list that includes ONLY moderate physical activities. a) golf, basketball, swimming, archery b) golf, beach volleyball, tennis, lacrosse c) housework, tennis, archery, swimming d) housework, bowling, social dancing, landscaping

d

Which of the following statements is NOT true about sedentary behavior? a) Typically more than half of the day is spent in sedentary time. b) Too little physical activity can lead to hypokinetic disease. c) Too much sitting is the greatest health risk. d) Long periods of sitting do not adversely affect someone if done every day.

d

Which of the following statements is true? a) Moderate physical activity requires you to use three to six times as much energy (3 to 6 METS) as sitting quietly (1 MET). b) Public health scientists place a high priority on moderate physical activities because moderate physical activities provide many health benefits and are easy to do. c) Lifestyle physical activities are moderate activities. d) all of the above

d