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