chapter 1, 2, 6 health test

a better and healthier life: a. all statements are correct b. is a matter of personal choice c. requires behavior modification by most people d. requires wellness education and program participation

a

exercise prescriptions: a. should be individualized in nature b. should only be given by physicians c. are similar for all people d. are irrelevant in the development of better fitness

a

goals that lead to behavior modification are most effective when: a. they are personalized b. motivated by fear of health consequences c. a professional sets them for you d. you punish yourself for negative behaviors

a

high levels of skill related fitness are important to: a. achieve success in athletic events b. decrease the risk of chronic diseases c. improve cardiorespiratory endurance d. develop optimal muscular strength and endurance

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locus of control refers to the extent that a person believes he or she can influence the: a. external environment b. all are correct choices c. mind to control the body d. perceived stress of a given event

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people who have been actively doing things for about three months to change a particular behavior are said to be in the _____ stage of change a. action b. achievement c. preparation d. maintenance

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scientific evidence has: a. shown an inverse relationship between exercise participation and premature mortality rates b. been inconclusive in proving the relationship between exercise participation and premature death c. demonstrated that cardiac patients need to refrain from aerobic activities to avoid risk of sudden death d. indicated that exercise is too risky sedentary people to participate

a

the 1.5 mile run test provides a good estimate of: a. VO2 max b. anaerobic fitness c. the total amount of oxygen used during the test d. the amount of air that the body is able to utilize in cardiorespiratory activities

a

the definition of physical activity encompasses: a. bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles b. structured bodily movement c. bodily movement to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness d. all choices are correct

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the leading cause of death in the united states is: a. cardiovascular disease b. cancer c. accidents d. pulmonary disease

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the leading causes of death in the united states are: a. lifestyle related b. related to infectious diseases c. beyond our personal control d. controlled by naure and the environment

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the process whereby you substitute healthy behaviors for a problem behavior is known as: a. countering b. reversal c. replacement d. substitution

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what is cardiac output? a. the amount of blood that the heart pumps per minute b. the amount of oxygen the body is able to use during physical activity c. the number of times that the heart beats per minute d. the volume of blood that the heart pumps with every beat

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which of the following is a barrier to change? a. all are barriers to change b. preconditioned cultural beliefs c. risk complacency d. helplessness

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which of the following is an example of social liberation? a. all are examples of social liberation b. nonsmoking areas c. advocacy groups d. pedestrian only traffic areas

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which of the following is not one of the six stages of change presented in the model contained in your book? a. analysis b. contemplation c. preparation d. action

a

a chronic disease is a disease or condition that: a. cannot be prevented b. develops over time c. come and goes in bouts d. results from a viral infection

b

cardiorespiratory endurance has been defined as the ability: a. all are correct choices b. of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen to the cells to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity c. to complete the 1.5 mile run test without undue fatigue and still have the energy left for other activities d. of the heart and the blood vessels to have the endurance to function without causing undue strain to the body or increase the risk for cardiovascular disease

b

cardiorespiratory endurance is determined by: a. the maximal amount of resistance that an individual is able to lift b. the maximal amount of resistance that the human body is able to utilize per minute of physical activity c. any of the choices given d. the average number of repetitions that are performed on the endurance test

b

lacking the skills to perform a task is a problem of: a. motivation b. competence c. control d. confidence

b

maximal oxygen uptake is usually expressed in: a. lt/kg b. quarts/lb/min c. gallons/lb d. ml/kg/min

b

muscular strength is: a. necessary for good joint flexibility b. a health related physical fitness component c. all are correct choices d. the same as muscular power

b

one of the greatest benefits of good health related physical fitness: a. is complete protection against cardiovascular disease b. is an improvement in the overall quality of life c. all of the answers are correct d. is the absence of disease

b

the 1.5 mile run test is considered to be a: a. steady state test b. maximal test c. submaximal test d. sprinting test

b

the automated society in which we live: a. has had little or no effect on our health b. accelerates the deterioration rate of the human body c. has a positive effect on our health d. has contributed to a decrease in the incidence of chronic diseases

b

the definition of exercise encompasses: a. moderate amounts of physical activity only b. planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement c. physical activity that primarily provides health benefits d. all choices are correct

b

the most difficult people to reach for behavioral change are those in the _____ stage of change a. indifference b. precontemplation c. preparation d. maintenance

b

the most prevalent degenerative disease in the united states is: a. cancer b. cardiovascular disease c. high blood pressure d. pulmonary disease

b

what does the term hypokinetic disease refer to? a. the inability to judge where the head and body are in space during movement b. lack of physical activity c. regular loss of balance and equilibrium d. atrophy of the heart muscle

b

what is the leading cause of sedentary lifestyles in our society? a. unawareness of the benefits of physical activity b. technological advances c. lack of accessibility to health/fitness classes d. poor nutrition

b

which of the following factor(s) affect resting heart rate? a. lack of aerobic exercise b. all are correct choices c. regular aerobic exercise d. genetics

b

which of the following is a benefit of cardiorespiratory training? a. a decrease risk for cardiovascular disease b. all choices are benefits c. a decrease in blood cholesterol and triglycerides d. an increase in maximal oxygen uptake

b

which of the following is a benefit of regular physical activity? a. more efficient bodily functions b. all are correct choices c. favorable changes in body composition d. improved sleep patterns

b

which of the following is a health related component of physical fitness? a. power b. body composition c. all of the choices are components of health related fitness d. speed

b

which of the following statements best defines the term "wellness"? a. absence of cardiovascular problems b. a constant and deliberate effort to improve quality of life c. freedom from disease d. good physical fitness

b

which statement best describes physical fitness standards? a. they are slightly lower than health fitness standards b. they require a more intense exercise program than health fitness programs do c. they are usually only achieved by elite athletes d. they are the same as health fitness standards

b

with cardiorespiratory training: a. there is an increase in heart rate at given workloads b. VO2 max increases c. there is a decreased need for functional capillaries d. the blood lipid profile increases

b

a high maximal oxygen uptake indicates: a. that the individual is out of shape b. that a physician should be seen prior to initiating and exercise program c. a more efficient cardiovascular system d. an efficient anaerobic system

c

according to the science of behavioral therapy, most of the behaviors that we adopt in life are: a. genetically determined b. learned in schools c. a product of our environment d. developed by chance

c

an excellent resting heart rate (with aerobic training) is: a. above 70 b. between 60 and 70 c. below 60 d. over 100

c

approximately _____ percent of deaths prior to the age of 65 are preventable. a. 20 b. 60 c. 80 d. 40

c

estimates indicate that more than half of all diseases are: a. caused by accidents b. caused by communicable diseases c. lifestyle related d. controlled by environmental factors

c

good physical fitness and wellness contribute to: a. a better self image b. a delay in the aging process c. all of the answers are correct d. a decrease in risk for chronic disease

c

heart rate can be determined by: a. checking your pulse b. carotid palpation c. all are correct choices d. placing two fingers over the radial artery

c

people who are considering a change in behavior within the next month are said to be in the _____ stage of change a. termination b. maintenance c. preparation d. action

c

people who are considering a change in behavior within the next six months are said to be in the _____ stage of change a. analysis b. maintenance c. contemplation d.action

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people who are not considering or do not want to change behavior are said to be in the _____ stage of change a. analysis b. contemplation c. precontemplation d. termination

c

people who engage in a wellness program will: a. all are correct answers b. not suffer from disease c. enjoy of a higher quality of life d. live a life free of cardiovascular problems

c

the most important component of health related physical fitness is: a. muscular strength b. agility c. cardiorespiratory endurance d. power

c

what is the greatest benefit of a regular exercise program? a. absence of disease b. improved personal appearance c. a higher quality of life d. improved sports performance

c

which of the following is not a skill related component of physical fitness? a. agility b. balance c. strength d. speed

c

which of the following statements is true of regular participation in physical activity? a. it is not recommended for those with medical conditions b. it is a way to counteract the ill effects of smoking c. it is a component of a wellness program d. all are correct choices

c

who is responsible for a person's level of physical fitness? a. physical educators b. health professionals c. the individual d. physicians

c

with cardiorespiratory training, resting heart rate: a. does not change (it is unaffected) b. changes cannot be predicted c. decreases d. increases

c

lack of regular physical activity: a. helps to increase cardiac output b. has little or no effect on the health of the individual c. decreases the risk for chronic diseases d. is a serious threat to the health of our nation

d

more than 60 percent of death in the united states are caused by: a. none of the answers are correct b. cancer and accidents c. cardiovascular disease and accidents d. cardiovascular disease and cancer

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most cardiovascular and cancer deaths are: a. beyond our control b. none of the answers are correct c. caused by hereditary factors d. preventable

d

muscular flexibility is: a. not important for overall fitness b. the most important skill-related component of fitness c. only important to achieve success in selected sports d. a health related component of physical fitness

d

people with an internal locus of control: a. are under more stress b. are more prone to disease c. have a difficult time adhering to a wellness program d. are healthier

d

physically fit people: a. meet the demands of daily life safely and effectively b. enjoy life without being overly fatigued c. adapt and respond favorably to physical effort d. all are correct answers

d

significant health benefits can be reaped with: a. a high intensity aerobic exercise program b. a moderate aerobic activity program c. an active lifestyle d. all choices are correct

d

the current american way of life: a. has not had a significant effect on the leading causes of death over the last century b. provides most individuals with sufficient physical activity to maintain good health c. meets the minimum standards for most individuals to enjoy good health and quality of life d. does not provide the human body with sufficient physical activity to ensure adequate health

d

the model of change that includes six stages of change is referred to as: a. multi stage model b. action model c. stage based behavioral change model d. transtheoretical model

d

which of the following is not a health related component of physical fitness? a. all of the choices are not components of health related fitness b. muscular strength and endurance c. body composition d. agility

d

which of the following is one of the six stages of change discussed in your textbook? a. countering b. rationalization c. behavior analysis d. precontemplation

d

which of the following is the most important component of physical fitness and best indicator of overall health? a. all are equally important components b. strength c. anaerobic capacity d. cardiorespiratory endurance

d

with cardiorespiratory training, resting heart rate: a. remains unchanged b. sometimes increases and sometimes decreases c. increases d. decreases

d