NUTR 506 midterm
The Borg scale, or _____________, is a subjective measure of exercise intensity that does NOT require heart-rate information.
Rating of Perceived Exertion
he transtheoretical model is also called the ______model.
Stages of Change
A behavior that recurs and develops into a pattern is called a habit.
True
Having too much or too little body fat can have a negative impact on your health, including increased risk for various diseases.
True
The absolute maximum amount of oxygen you can consume during peak exercise is referred to
VO2 max
Flexibility is most commonly defined as the ability of
a joint to move through its full range of motion
The body's core muscles include
abdominals, obliques, and erectors.
Cardiorespiratory fitness is also called
aerobic endurance
Which of the following is a component of skill-related fitness?
agility
The "talk test" during aerobic exercise
allows you to gauge your moderate-intensity exercise by whether you can still converse with a partner during exercise.
Janette is working on a new exercise regimen. Her motivation for exercising largely depends on whether her friend exercises with her. Janette can be said to have
an external locus of control
Within the vascular system, ________ are responsible for carrying blood away from the heart
arteries
Which of the following are major health problems facing adults in the United States today that can be helped by muscle fitness?
back pain and osteoarthritis
The relative amounts of muscle, fat, bone, and other vital tissues of the body are commonly referred to as
body composition
Which of the following represents the correct order (from top to bottom) of the five sections of the vertebrae?
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
The ability to manage and express emotions in constructive and appropriate ways is known as wellness.
emotional
The Rockport walk test, 1.5-mile run/walk test, and 3-minute step test are all examples of
field tests of cardiorespiratory endurance
Self-efficacy helps you
have confidence in your ability
The leading cause of death for Americans is
heart disease
Which of the following factors that influence wellness CANNOT be controlled?
heredity/genetic make-up
Part of the reason for accelerated breathing rates during aerobic exercise is the
increase of carbon dioxide in blood
Another name for a communicable disease is
infectious disease
The ability to develop and enhance critical thinking, decision-making, and problem solving skills is known as wellness.
intellectual
The six dimensions of wellness include
intellectual, social, spiritual, environmental, emotional, and physical.
Which of the following is true of hyper mobility?
it is also referred to as double-jointedness
n general, women have a longer _ (about 5 years) than men.
life expectancy
What are the structures in and around joints that connect bones and provide stability?
ligaments
Which characteristic of SMART goals involves self-monitoring and tracking?
measurable
A person's ability to engage in continued muscular exertion over a period of time, such as carrying a book bag throughout the day, relies on
muscular endurance
Muscle fitness can be defined as the ability
of muscles to perform routine tasks without undue fatigue
In general, the best aerobic activity for you is
one that meets your current fitness level and that you enjoy.
What refers to the position of body parts in relation to each other?
posture
According to the transtheoretical model, in which stage is a person who has yet to actively think about change?
pre contemplation stage
Which of the following is NOT recommended strategy of managing back pain?
prolonged bed rest
Muscle strength is typically assessed by measuring or estimating the maximum amount of weight someone can lift one time, otherwise known as 1-________ maximum.
repetition
What is static training?
resistance against a stationary force
The "F" in the FITT formula would apply to which exercise program
running 3 days per week
which of the following would be an example of a ball-and-socket joint?
shoulder
Which of the following muscles is found in the walls of organs?
smooth
The ability to maintain positive, health, satisfying interpersonal relationships is known as _____ wellness.
social
In terms of setting goals, the acronym SMART stands for
specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-bound
What type of stretching involved using a slow, steady stretch with a hold at the end of the range of motion?
static stretching
The ________ refers to the optimal or ideal intensity for achieving maximum benefit from your activity.
target zone
One of the most effective strength-training tools for beginners is
their own body weight
The leading cause of preventable death in the United States is
tobacco
The leading cause of death for young adults is
unintentional accidents
The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) is typically used to determine what?
whether you can safely increase your level of PA
Cardiac and smooth muscle are voluntary types of muscles.
False
Well-conditioned athletes have a faster accumulation of lactic acid than do untrained exercisers.
False
The FITT acronym stands for:
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type