Exam 1 Quiz Q's

Health and performance continue to improve in cases of

Eustress

During the ____ stage of transtheoretical model, people continue their new behavior for up to 5 years

Maintenance

_____ wellness involves a concern for oneself and also an interest in humanity and the environment as a whole.

Spiritual

In order to improve his blood pressure, Sam runs 3 miles, four times per week. This stage of the transtheoretical model requires _____.

The greatest commitment of time and energy

Which of the following is a recommendation to prevent injury

Wear appropriate shoes

Isometric contractions at progressively increased angles of stretch typify

PNF stretching

Laura takes less than 30 minutes to walk 2 miles and does so five times a week. She has achieved the health fitness standard for _____.

Cardiorespiratory endurance

The following is a detrimental side effect caused by the use of anabolic steroids

Decreased Libido

Which component of red blood cells helps transport oxygen to different parts of the body?

Hemoglobin

Hitch training approach requires special machines equipped with mechanical devices that provide differing amounts of resistance with the intent of overloading the muscle group maximally through the entire range of motion

Isokinetic training

How does an aerobic exercise program specifically help prevent the incidence of stroke?

It helps by lowering the blood pressure

Which is true of dopamine?

It is involved in habit formation.

Which of the following statements is true of Dynamic training

In this type of training, strength is gained through a full range of motion

John goes to his school by taking a brisk walk, utilizing five times more oxygen than utilized while sleeping. Identify the intensity of his physical activity.

Moderate

A report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) found that the United States had the highest rates of _____ among all 34 OECD countries.

Obesity

To gauge exercise intensity what is a method that does not require or interrupt his workout.

Perceived exertion

Dopamine is often referred to as the _____

Pleasure chemical

Which if the following is not a factor that affects flexibility

Resting heart rate

_____ have a great capacity for aerobic work.

Slow-twitch muscle fibers

What activity can be performed by individuals with arthritis

Swimming

Which of the following exercises is helpful stretching the Soleus muscles

The heel cord stretch

Candace "works off" stress with an occasional 5-mile jog. This activity stimulates _____ activity in the brain.

alpha-wave

The amount of oxygen removed from the vascular system is known as the ____

arterial-venous oxygen difference

The form of self-suggestion in which people place themselves in a self-hypnotic state by repeating and concentrating on feelings of heaviness and warmth in the extremities is known as

autogenic training

Your client, Sophia, asks for advice on enhancing the quality of her sleep. You recommend that she

avoid vigorous exercise 4 hours before bedtime

When working with free weights, you are required to ___ through the entire lifting motion

balance the resistance

If your body tempature crosses 105°F, you are likely to

become incoherent

The purpose of elevating a sprained ankle is to

decrease blood flow

People with an internal locus of control have a(n) _____.

easier time adhering to a wellness program

Stress is specific and people respond to the same set of circumstances in approximately the same way.

false

Guideline to follow when attending a group workout class for the first time is

if the class has free hand weights use light weights first

Based on an "8 hour per night" sleep schedule, the __ of sleep are most vital for well-being

last 2 hours

VO2max values of 35 and 32.5 mL/kg/min for men and women, respectively, could best be identified as _____ standards.

physical fitness

The permanent, nonrecoverable lengthening of soft tissue is called

plastic elongation

The purpose of the 30-second body scan is to

raise stress awareness

What action is critical in the transition fro the pre-contemplation stage to the contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model

setting goals to change behavior

Your text says that, on average, people spend about 8 hours per day or more of their waking time _____.

sitting

Heart rate reserve (HRR) is calculated by

subtracting resting heart rate from maximal heart rate

Chronic psychological stress increases the release of hormones that have been linked to muscle and tendon injuries

True

Fast-twitch muscle fibers generate a greater overall force than slow-twitch muscle fibers

True

Muscle cramps are caused by a breakdown in the coordination of opposing muscle groups

True

Periodization uses variation in intensity and volume to enhance fitness and performance.

True

Saying "no" firmly is useful in changing or minimizing stressors

True

Sedentary death syndrome and hypo-kinetic diseases are examples of sitting disease.

True

Stretching exercises help release endorphins that improve mood.

True

The leading causes of death in the United States today are largely related to lifestyle choices.

True

Training ____ is the sum of all repetitions performed multiplied by the resistances used during a strength-training session.

Volume

A 100-meter race is classified an anaerobic exercise

True

Pregnant women who are healthy can perform vigorous aerobic exercise three days a week

False

Compared to home cooked meals, restaurant meals are lower in

Fiber

Anaerobic exercises are those exercises that require a large quantity of oxygen to produce the necessary ATP to carry out an activity

True

An optimal time to assess resting heart rate would be after you have _____.

Read in bed quietly for about half an hour.

Which of the following is an example of a contraindicated exercise

The double-leg lift

Anaerobic exercises can be carried out only for short durations

True

Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability of the lungs, heart, and blood vessels to deliver adequate amounts of oxygen to the cells to meet the demands of prolonged physical activity

True

Which of the following exercises is helpful in stretching the gluteal and abdominal flexor muscles

The supine plank