Physical Fitness Basics (Quiz)

When measuring wellness, you must consider __________. A. all components of health B. your physical fitness being in the top 10% of the population C. being free of diseases D. both physical and mental health

A. all components of health

Exercise provides a healthy outlet for feelings, which helps improve __________. A. emotional health B. mental health C. spiritual health D. environmental health

A. emotional health

In order to have good physical fitness, you __________. A. should be able to complete daily tasks without being physically taxed B. must be able to run a 4-minute mile C. need to work out at the gym four times a week D. don't need to worry about eating healthy foods

A. should be able to complete daily tasks without being physically taxed

Interacting with others while exercising is beneficial to social health because it allows a person to __________. A. feel more alert B. develop better communication skills C. have better body control D. reduce the risk for cancer

B. develop better communication skills

What effect does exercise have on the nervous system? A. Prolonged exercise degenerates the nervous system. B. Increased blood flow reduces nerve sensitivity. C. Repetitive motion develops nerves and nerve endings. D. Higher body temperature impairs nerve message transmissions.

C. Repetitive motion develops nerves and nerve endings.

How can you optimize your physical health? A. healthy diet, adequate sleep, and cosmetic surgery B. cosmetic surgery, perfectly straight teeth, and tanned skin C. good physical fitness, disease-free, adequate sleep, and healthy diet D. good physical fitness, disease-free, cosmetic surgery, and healthy diet

C. good physical fitness, disease-free, adequate sleep, and healthy diet

Which of the following statements about physical fitness is TRUE? A. Physical fitness is a continuous, changing state. B. Physical fitness is influenced by many factors. C. Physical fitness is individualized to each person. D. all of the above

D. all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a component of health? A. spiritual B. physical C. mental D. beauty

D. beauty

Gender plays an important role in the six components of health. (True/ False)

False

Only certain types of physical activity help to develop physical fitness. (True/ False)

False

Getting adequate sleep is an important part of physical health. (True/ False)

True

Physical fitness is related to our ability to carry out daily tasks without being too tired or sore. (True/ False)

True

Yoga is a form of exercise that can have positive spiritual health benefits. (True/ False)

True