PHED 1000

This is a process by which fatty plaques are deposited along arterial walls

Artherosclerosis

In females, where is the highest incidence of cancer found?

Breast

The "M" in the SMART principle stands for what word?

Measurable

The typical adult recommendation is _____ gram(s) of protein per kilogram of body weight

0.80

The HHS re-evaluates major risks to health and wellness every _____ years

10

To help yourself fall asleep, avoid eating a large meal ___ hour(s) before bedtime.

2

When training specifically for the development of muscular strength, the concentric, or positive, portion of the exercise should require 1 to 2 seconds, while the eccentric, or negative, portion of the lift should require ____ second(s)

2 to 4

The ACSM recommends vigorously intense aerobic activity for ___ minutes a minimum of 3 days a week

20

How many grams of fiber should adult women consume in their daily diet?

25

During the YMCA Step Test, subjects step to a metronome for how many minutes?

3

It is recommended that you try to work out at least ___ days per week to see improvement

3

After which age do qualities such as muscular endurance, coordination, and strength begin to decrease?

30

The U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) reported that on 24 percent of adults participate in a minimum of ____ minutes of light-to-moderate physical activity at least five times per week

30

It is a good idea for anyone over the age of ____ to assess their medical history to identify preexisting conditions that should be considered before starting an exercise program

35

How many calories of energy does 1 gram of carbohydrates supply?

4

The recommended length of the cool-down period is ___ minutes.

5 to 10

A history of coronary artery disease (CAD) in the family is considered predisposing risk factor when parents or siblings experience evidence of the atherosclerotic disease process between the ages of ____ to ____ years

55;60

Approximately ___ percent of the population is somewhat active but fails to achieve the exercise intensity levels necessary for improving cardiorespiratory endurance

60

How much sleep do adults generally need?

7 to 8 hours

At rest, the heart pumps out approximately ______ ml of blood per beat.

70

Individuals who are obese have a premature death rate that is ____ higher than those who are not obese

70%

How many calories of energy does 1 gram of fats supply

9

____ is determined by using a ratio of a person's body weight to height

Body Mass Index

Which eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge-type eating followed by purging?

Bulimia nervosa

Lack of sleep increases the risk of weight gain by affecting the way the body processes and stores ____.

Carbohydrates

If a person endeavors to run every other day to increase his or her fitness level but goes on only one run in 6 months, then he or she is not demonstrating which principle of a fitness program?

Consistency

Who should use the PAR-Q when getting ready to begin a physical activity program

Everyone

As physical activity levels decrease, the number of deaths attributed to CAD decrease

False

Four energy-generating systems function in muscle tissue to produce a chemical compound called ATP

False

In a concentric muscle contraction, the muscle contracts to produce tension, but there is no change in the length of muscle

False

Malignant tumors typically pose only a small threat to tissue and tend to remain confined in a limited space

False

Some of the psychological benefits of exercise include decreased motivation, increased self-perception and esteem, improved mood states, decreased emotional well-being, reduced stress and anxiety, and a realistic body image.

False

The American Heart Association recommends that all adults over the age of 65 do moderately intense aerobic exercise 30 minutes a day, a minimum of 5 days a week

False

Body-weight exercises can also help to improve ____ as long as each exercise is done through a full range of motion.

Flexibility

Overload is a gradual increase is which things?

Frequency, Intensity, Time, or Duration

Which is not a major health indicator in Healthy People 2020

Health Insurance

Which is NOT a side effect of alcohol?

Increased reaction time

The 3 steps to maintaining a healthy body weight are all of the following EXCEPT

Keep your fingers on the pulse of what is new and follow these directions exactly

Which is a sequence of carefully performed movements that stretches and strengthens muscles?

Pilates

A large amount of force that is generated rapidly is called what?

Power

In males, where is the highest incidence of cancer found?

Prostate

The "R" in PAR-Q stands for what word?

Readiness

The "R" in the SMART principle stands for what word?

Realistic

What does REE stand for?

Resting energy expenditure

The letter "S" in the SAID principle stands for which word?

Specific

If a person takes yoga classes in an attempt to increase his or her flexibility, then he or she would be following which principle of a fitness program?

Specificity

Power is a function of which two components?

Strength and speed

Which organization published the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans in 2008, including guidelines that were a little more flexible than previous recommendations?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

How many different types of contraction is skeletal muscle capable of making?

Three

A poor warm-up routine can lead to fatigue and potential injury, limiting your attention and ultimately resulting in a poor program

True

African Americans have a higher incidence of hypertension than Caucasians

True

An increase in muscle mass will eventually produce an increase in metabolism

True

Forms of cardiovascular disease include congenital hearth disease, arrhythmias, peripheral artery disease, pericarditis, and cardiomyopathy.

True

It is important to warm up before you begin any type of workout

True

Research has indicated that most individuals who abuse psychoactive drugs have the type of personality that is often impressionable, escapist, or fragile

True

The major roles for nutrients are growth, repair and maintenance of all body cells, regulation of body processes, and to supply energy for cells

True

The type of activity used in continuous training must be aerobic

True

Water is a key macronutrient that is most often overlooked in people's diets

True

When extending the elbow, the triceps act as the _____ muscle

agonist

When flexing the elbow, the biceps act as the _____ muscle

agonist ???

When extending the knee, the hamstrings act as the ____ muscle

antagonist

Exercise can decrease the production of hormones related to stress, such as _____.

cortisol

Which is NOT a sign of stress?

decreased smoking

The _____ the intensity of the exercise, the _____ heart rate.

greater; higher

If you progress your workout too rapidly, you will likely develop a/an _____.

injury

Which is NOT a sign of an individual who is sleep deprived?

is satiated

When an injury may prevent an individual from going through a full range of motion, ______ exercises are used to develop strength

isometric

Lending prescriptions to others is an example of drug _____.

misuse

Plyometric exercise is used to develop

muscular power?

Speed, power, balance, and agility are examples of _____ - related fitness components

performance

When your body adapts to a workout routine, you may experience ___ in reaching your goals

plateau

Health-related fitness components do not include which of the following?

power

"If you don't use it, you'll lose it" describes which concept?

reversibility

Marathon runners most likely have more of which type of muscle fiber?

slow-twitch

Which sense is not involved in neuromuscular coordination

smell

Which sense is not involved in neuromuscular coordination?

smell

A big concern with eating fast food is that it is very high in ______

sodium

_____ is the ability to perform a particular movement very rapidly

speed

Fat located just under the skin is called

subcutaneous

Regardless of the type of physical activity in which you choose to participate, certain principles should be incorporated into every program

true

Regular physical activity and increased physical fitness have been shown to increase serotonin levels in the brain

true

The demand on the cardiorespiratory system is greater when the percentage of body fat is high

true

The functioning of the kidney, lungs, and blood vessels is essential for distributing oxygen and nutrients and removing wastes from the body

true