HEALTH CHPT 6

musculoskeletal fitness, body composition, and cardio respiratory fitness are components of this type of fitness

health-related

which of the following statements about fitness video games (exergames) are true?

-exergaming may change a person's attitudes about physical activity

people who wish to control their weight by walking should plan to walk _______each day.

10000 steps

frequency, intensity, time, and type are together known as this principle..

FITT

which of the following describes muscular endurance?

a muscle's capacity to exert force repeatedly or to sustain strength over a certain span of time

which of the following conditions are overuse injuries of the soft tissue?

bursitis and tendinitis

the ability of the heart and lungs to provide oxygen and nutrients to muscles and cells is called..

cardio respiratory fitness

the proportion of fat and fat-free mass in the body is known as body..

composition

Pilates is a popular set of exercises that are designed to strengthen the..

core

strategies for preventing overheating in extreme heat include which of the following?

skin wetting and resting in a cool environment

improved muscular fitness can often..

increase lean body mass

the amount of work performed by muscles in a given period of time is known as..

muscular power

the ability of the body to meet physical demands is called..

physical fitness

in the FITT principle, one T stands for type and the other stands for..

time, or how long you should exercise

which of the following types of exercise are designed for strength training?

-using exercise resistance machines -using free weights

when applying the transtheroetical model to exercise, which of the following should you take into consideration in making goals?

you should set goals that are based on the benefits of the activity rather than trying to please someone

scientists caution against using drugs or dietary supplements that allegedly enhance athletic performances because such drugs and supplements..

lack adequate data concerning potential side effects

developing muscular endurance requires exercising at_______ intensity for a longer period of time

lower

cardio respiratory fitness is important because it..

allows the blood to carry oxygen and nutrients to the body

which of the following statements about fitness video games (exergames) are true?

exergames allow you to track the calories you burn while playing the games -exergames may change a person's attitudes about physical activity

the inability to continue exercising at a desired level of intensity, whether for psychological or physiological reasons, is known as..

fatigue

what is the importance of flexibility exercises?

flexibility exercises are important for maintaining the normal range of motion in the major joints of the body.

what part of the training principle called FITT concerns how often a person should exercise?

frequency

if you exercise in excessively cold weather, you might experience dangerously low body temperature shivering, feelings of euphoria, and disorientation. these are all symptoms of..

hypothermia

the target heat rate zone is the range of exercise intensity that allows you to stress your cardiorespiratory system for optimal benefit without..

overloading the system

while walking for exercise, many people use a _________ to count the number of steps they take

pedometer

which of the following is the best way to add muscle mass?

resistance, or strength training

which of the following is the correct definition of the R-I-C-E principle?

rest, ice, compression, elevation

power, balance, speed, coordination, and reaction time are components of this type of fitness

skill-related

when you stretch a muscle until it feels tight, hold the stretch until the muscle tension decreases, and then stretch a little farther, you are doing this kind of stretching..

static

when incorporating cardio respiratory training into your life, you should..

try to schedule at least three exercise sessions of at least 30 minutes each

the ACSM reccommends that you do stretching exercises at least_______ days a week

two to three

cross training is a type of training that..

uses several types of training to reach one specific fitness goal

according to the american college of sports medicine(ACSM), a recommended amount of exercise is 20 to 25 minutes of _______ exercise on 3 or more days of the week

vigorous

why do men develop more muscles mass than women?

women produce only about 10% as much testosterone as men.

excess body fat leads the heart and lungs to..

work harder due to excess body weight

which of the following types of exercises would best lead to an increase in flexibility?

yoga

which of the following are true about gaining muscle tissue?

-a reasonable goal is a weight gain of a half pound or a pound per week -you must consume additional calories to support the formation of new muscle

which of the following are true regarding the cognitive benefits of exercise?

-evidence shows aerobic exercise may help prevent cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's -some studies suggest exercise might be beneficial to the brain

some common barriers to establishing an active lifestyle include

-inconvenience of exercise -limited time to exercise

exercise is especially beneficial for people with disabilities since immobility or inactivity may..

-increase the risk for secondary health problems -aggravate the original disability

which of the following are true about getting more fit and experiencing progress in your training?

-it takes older people longer to achieve progress and adapt to a workload -you need to increase activity workload form time to time

which of the following are included in the health-related fitness components?

-muscular strength -cardio respiratory fitness -body composition

which of the following are social, emotional, or psychological effects of being physically active?

-reduced anxiety - reduced stress

benefits of a warm-up include which of the following?

-reduced likelihood of injury -improved performance

types of aerobic exercises that require sustained intensity with little variability in heart rate response include..

-rowing -running

which of the following are physical, as opposed to cognitive, the benefits of exercise?

-stronger immune system -longer lifespan

which of the following are training guidelines that novices should follow when beginning a strength training process?

-they should do 2-3 full body workouts per week -they should do 8-12 repetitions per set

which of the following are true regarding exercise programs that incorporate unstable surfaces?

-training devices include balance boards, tilt disks, and trampolines -in theory, the use of unstable surfaces helps build strength more efficiently

which of the following are effective ways a sedentary person who spends a lot of time indoors can make daily activities more active?

-walk around while checking telephone messages -get up and manually change television channels instead of using remote controls