Concepts of Fitness Final Exam

Cardiorespiratory endurance activities often are called ____ exercises. A. Dynamic B. Endurance C. Aerobic D. Anerobic

C. Aerobic

At the cellular level, oxygen is used to convert food substrates (primarily carbohydrates and fats) through --- into adenosine triphosphate (ATP). A. Blood circulation B. Anaerobic metabolism C. Aerobic metabolism D. The pulmonary system

C. Aerobic metabolism

According to the U.S. Surgeon General's office, over 50% of the people, who die in this country each year die: A. Due to a lack of medical care B. Due to poor environment C. Because of what they do D. Because of who they are

C. Because of what they do

Which of the following could describe training? A. It involves various movements as well as quality of movements rather than quantity B. It requires deliberate effort and learning to modify performance C. It is intended to improve strength, endurance, or flexibility D.It leads to permanent change

C. It is intended to improve strength, endurance, or flexibility

People who believe they have control over events are said to have an external locus of control: A.True B.False

B.False

The main emphasis of fitness programs should be on skill-related components: A.True B.False

B.False

The population of the U.S. has the highest life expectancy of any country of the world: A.True B.False

B.False

Movement experiences that emphasize ____ result in greater learning of motor skills or coordination than movement experiences that emphasize training. A.Flexibility B.Practice C.Cardiorespiratory endurance D.Muscle strength and endurance

B.Practice

Hypokinetic diseases are the diseases caused by: A. Too much physical activity B. A lack of strenuous activity C. Too much strenuous activity D. A lack of physical activity

D. A lack of physical activity

The body fat/weight setpoint is raised by eating complex carbohydrates: A.True B.False

B.False

The food industry spends less money advertising a single food product than the government spends promoting MyPlate: A.True B.False

B.False

Which of the following is NOT one of the broad areas of influence on one's physical activity experiences? A. Individual circumstances B. Social environment C. Knowledge about the benefits of physical activity D.Personal attributes

Knowledge about the benefits of physical activity

Recommended body weight determined based on: A. Percentages of body fat and lean tissue B. Ratio of storage fat to lean tissue C. Height/weight charts D.Percentages of fat mass and percent body fat

Percentages of body fat and lean mass

Which of the following is an example of an anaerobic exercise? A. 100 meters in track and field B. 2,000 meters in running or jogging C. 5,000 meters in track and field D. 1,000 meters in track and field

A. 100 meters in track and field

Essential fat accounts for about ___ of the total weight in men: A. 3% B. 6% C. 9% D. 12%

A. 3%

The concept of ___ is based on separating the body into fat and nonfat components: A.Body composition B.Recommended body weight C.Standard body weight D.Essential body weight

A. Body composition

The minimal amount of body fat needed for normal physiological functions is known as: A.Essential fat B.Visceral fat C.Bone mass D.Storage fat

A. Essential fat

What type of fat is stored in adipose tissue: A. Storage fat B. Fat mass C. Lean body mass D.Essential fat

A. Storage fat

One possible factor that contributed to the United State's low ranking of healthy life expectancy as compared to many industrialized countries is: A.The extremely poor health of some groups B. The inadequate medical care systems C.Its low incidence of coronary heart disease D.Its low statue as a developed country

A. The extremely poor health of some groups

The best way to determine whether people are truly overweight or falsely at recommended body weight is a: A. Thorough assessment of body composition B. Periodic monitoring of body weight C. Correlation of body mass wine mass D.No answer text provided

A. Thorough assessment of body composition

According to the U.S. Surgeon General's office, more than 50% of the people who die in this country each year die because of what they do: A.True B.False

A. True

Cardiorespiratory endurance is a measure of how the lungs, heart, blood vessels, and muscular systems work together during aerobic activities: A. True B. False

A. True

Higher intensity activities increase caloric expenditure, while exercising longer compensates for lower intensities A. True B. False

A. True

Long-term adherence to low-carb/High protein diets could increase the risk of heart disease because high-protein foods are also high in fat content. A.True B.False

A. True

Our physical activity preferences reflect something unique about us as individuals: A.True B.False

A. True

Scientific evidence now links participation in fitness and wellness programs not only to better health but also to lower medical costs and higher productivity: A.True B.False

A. True

The 400-meter swim is an aerobic exercise: A. True B. False

A. True

The epidemic of physical inactivity in the U.S. is called Secondary (it's supposed to be Sedentary) Death Syndrome: A.True B.False

A. True

VO2 is determined by the heart rate, the stroke volume, and the amount of oxygen removed from the vascular system: A. True B. False

A. True

When people recognize the benefits of a healthy lifestyle but are unwilling or unable to trade convenience for health or other benefits, they: A.Exhibit a lack of core values B. Have instant gratification C. Practice procrastination D. Have an illusion of invincibility

A.Exhibit a lack of core values

Success is an activity depends primarily on skill or on physical performance capacity; it is this ____ of the activity that determines which experiences will result in improvement. A.Quality B.Quantity C.Motor Skill D.Task analysis of the skill performed

A.Quality

A few pounds of excess weight may not be harmful to people who are healthy and physically active, exercise regularly, and eat a healthy diet: A.True B.False

A.True

An acceptable goal must be compatible with those of the other people involved: A.True B.False

A.True

Assessing body composition using skinfold thickness is based on the principle that the amount of subcutaneous fat is proportional to total body fat. A.True B.False

A.True

For successful weight loss, 60 to 90 minutes of daily physical activity is necessary: A.True B.False

A.True

Frequent fluctuations in weight (up or down) markedly increase the risk of dying of cardiovascular disease: A.True B.False

A.True

Greater weight loss is achieved by combining a diet with an exercise program: A.True B.False

A.True

Hydrostatic weighing is difficult to administer to aquaphobic people: A.True B.False

A.True

Life expectancy is calculated by subtracting years of ill health from healthy life expectancy: A.True B.False

A.True

Motivation can be controlled by external factors: A.True B.False

A.True

The consciousness-raising process involves obtaining information about the problem, so you can make a better decision about the problem behavior: A.True B.False

A.True

The leading causes of death in the U.S. today are largely lifestyle related: A.True B.False

A.True

What percentage of American adults are underweight. A. 9% B. 14% C. 19% D. 4%

B. 14%

Federal guidelines include that adults should do muscle-strengthening activities that involve all muscle group __ days or more a week: A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. 3

B. 2

Which of the following is an example of an aerobic exercise: A. 100 meters in swimming B. 3,000 meters in running or jogging C. 200 meters in track and field D. 400 meters in track and field

B. 3,000 meters in running or jogging

Research indicates that individuals who are 30 or more pounds overweight during middle age (30 to 49 years of age) lose about ___ years of life. A. 3 B. 7 C. 10 D. 20

B. 7

Life expectancy for a child born today in the U.S. is between ____ years: A. 85-90 B. 75-80 C. 65-70 D. 55-60

B. 75-80

A primary objective to achieve overall physical fitness and enhance quality of life is to have: A. Ideal body weight based on height B. A recommended body composition C. A little non-lean mass as possible D. As low a body mass index as possible

B. A recommended body composition

The second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. is: A. Cigarette smoking and tobacco use B. Being overweight and physical inactivity C.Unintentional injuries D.Excessive alcohol consumption

B. Being overweight and physical inactivity

Anorexic individuals seem to fear death more than fat and weight gain. A.True B.False

B. False

Because a continuous 30 minutes of exercise stimulates great increases in aerobic power, three sessions of 10 minutes each are not beneficial to the cardiorespiratory system: A. True B. False

B. False

Cardiorespiratory develpment occurs when the heart is working beyond 85% of heart rate reserve: A. True B. False

B. False

Exercise Recovery Time increases as a result of cardiorespiratory training: A. True B. False

B. False

Personal attributes that influence physical activity experiences include things such as how much money a person has and where that person lives: A.True B.False

B. False

The quality of a training program plays a crucial role in how each person responds and improves following an exercise program: A. True B. False

B. False

A more efficient cardiorespiratory system: A. Is characterized by a low level of oxygen uptake B. Has a higher capacity to deliver and utilize oxygen C. Has a lower uptake capacity D. Delivers oxygen to the tissues with a faster heart rate

B. Has a higher capacity to deliver and utilize oxygen

Which of the following elements of modern-day architecture reinforce healthy behaviors? A.Elegant escalators B.Accessible stairways C.Accessible elevators D.Automatic doors

B.Accessible stairways

Body mass index (BMI) is a better predictor of risk for disease than a waist circumference (WC) measure: A.True B.False

B.False

Genetics is estimated to account for about 30% of health and well being: A.True B.False

B.False

Girth measurement is especially accurate in determining the body composition of either very thin people or the morbidly obese. A.True B.False

B.False

Girth measurement is valid for very active, thin, and obese individuals. A.True B.False

B.False

Individuals who are indifferent and helpless believe that consequence of unhealthy behaviors often don't manifest themselves until years later: A.True B.False

B.False

Most people can attain the "perfect body" as long as they eat right: A.True B.False

B.False

Over the last decade, the average weight of adult Americans increased 10 pounds: A.True B.False

B.False

Physical activity accounts for approximately 60 to 70 percent of the total daily energy requirement: A.True B.False

B.False

Research indicates that mortality rates are higher for both thin and obese people. A.True B.False

B.False

The BMI is considered the standard technique for distinguishing between body fat and lean body mass: A.True B.False

B.False

For successful weight loss, 60 to 90 minutes of daily physical activity is necessary. A. Fewer meals eaten outside the home B. Less consumption of fast food C. Overeating and physical inactivity D. More time spend doing manual labor

C. Overeating and physical inactivity

The second greatest threat to public health is: A.Violence B. Accidental Injury C. Physical Inactivity D. Infectious disease

C. Physical Inactivity

Research shows that deterioration of the human body can be hastened by: A. Physical activity B. Good nutrition C. Physical inactivity D.Regular exercise

C. Physical inactivity

Choose the statement that best describes open skills. A. They involve a coordinated sequence of movement B. They involve a coordinated sequence of movement C. The movements used to perform the skill vary depending on the environmental factors D.The anticipation of external events is not necessary

C. The movements used to perform the skill vary depending on the environmental factors

Which of the following encourages walking or cycling? A. Smooth wide streets B. Straight and wide streets C. Traffic-calming strategy D. Sufficient parking areas

C. Traffic-calming strategy

Obesity has been defined as a BMI of ___ or higher: A. 20 B. 24 C. 30 D.29

C.30

Which of the following is NOT an example of a toxic environment for wellness? A.Television and the Internet B. Remote controls and cell phones C. Bicycle lanes and jogging trails D.Super-sized fries and hamburgers

C.Bicycle lanes and jogging trails

Being overwhelmed by all changes needed for a healthy lifestyle is the ____ barrier to change. A.Rationalization B.Gratification C.Complexity

C.Complexity

Which statement is NOT accurate regarding the relationship between dispositions and attitudes: A. Absorption, perceived competence, and perceived control are examples of dispositions. B. Attitudes include sources of satisfaction, including the enjoyment of physical activity as cathartic, social, and aesthetic experiences C. The pursuit of vertigo is an abnormal form of physical activity experience D.Attitudes are relatively stable mindsets, whereas dispositions are highly variable psychological states

C.The pursuit of vertigo is an abnormal form of physical activity experience.

____ is a measure of how the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and muscular systems work together during aerobic activities A. V oxygen difference B. Adenosine Triphosphate C. Caloric expenditure D. Cardiorespiratory endurance

D. Cardiorespiratory endurance

The body functions best when blood ____ remains at a constant level: A. Level B. Protein C. Fat D.Sugar

D. Sugar

Practicing a skill is most likely to bring about which of the following: A.Conditioning B.Training C.Endurance D.Learning

D.Learning