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