Your Fitness Plan - Practice Test & Quiz

what is the BEST reason to ease into an exercise program?

a) failure to ease into an exercise program can lead to injury and discouragement.

which of the following statements about exercising during pregnancy is TRUE?

a) pregnant women should not exercise at very high altitudes.

explain how including lifestyle activities in a personal fitness program can increase the likelihood of its success.

adding lifestyle activities into a personal fitness routine means finding ways to become more active within a daily routine. this is convenient for the individual involved in the program. it adds to the amount of time exhausted on fitness in a given day without increasing the level of commitment required. examples of doing this may be taking the stairs rather than the elevator, which benefits the individual by increasing physical fitness without adding to the regimen's inconvenience.

what are some ways to increase the likelihood that children and adolescents participate in regular physical activity?

as a child or adolescent, a sedentary lifestyle and a nutritionally deficient diet can cause poor habits and obesity. it is recommended that this group have at least one hour of activity per day. to encourage children and adolescents to take part in sports, parents can develop interest in lifetime sports. parents can vary sports and keep fitness fun. also, parental involvement in child sports like registering for fitness programs and family fitness time can keep exercise exciting.

why is there a growing concern over the physical fitness of children and adolescents?

b) a combination of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are leading to greater occurrences of obesity in children and adolescents.

what is the recommended amount of physical activity for children?

c) at least one hour per day

exercising with a partner will likely make it (blank).

c) easier to stick to an exercise program

an exercise program is MOST beneficial to one's health when done in conjunction with (blank).

c) lifestyle changes

which of the following statements about developing a personal fitness program is NOT true?

c) the starting skill level of the physical activities included in a personal fitness program should be determined from other individuals' fitness programs.

what is the purpose of a fitness log?

c) to track and monitor progress

how can incorporating lifestyle activities into a fitness program increase the likelihood of its success?

d) all of the above

which of the following factors should be considered when designing a personal fitness program?

d) all of the above

which of the following is NOT a factor in maintaining a fitness program?

d) appearance

individuals need to adjust their physical activity to account for (blank) as they age.

d) reduced flexibility, decreased energy levels, a loss of balance

true or false, fitness requirements are the same for individuals of all ages.

false

explain why there is a growing concern over the physical fitness of children and adolescents.

little to no activity during the week, including watching television, playing computer games, and having a nutritionally deficient diet is common. this sedentary lifestyle can cause poor habits and obesity. this group should have at least one hour of activity per day.

explain how the FITT principle applies to the development of a successful personal fitness program.

the FITT principle encourages individuals developing a personal fitness program to consider the frequency, intensity, time, and type. depending on the individual, the starting point for each of these will vary. the FITT principle can help people determine where this is for them. then, ideally, fitness programs in general will gradually improve in each of these criteria.

why is it important to ease into an exercise program?

to be overzealous and try too much too quickly is very dangerous. people without enough skill to begin at a high level can get injuries. to make sustainable change, everyone must be patient with themselves and establish realistic goals. physical activity should gradually increase in frequency, intensity, and time, according to the principles of progression and overload.

true or false, it is possible for an individual to exercise too much.

true

true or false, starting a fitness plan slowly will lead to better results than starting out quickly.

true