Kinesiology Final Exam Review

The best weight control program includes a long-term commitment to

eating a balanced diet and exercising

True or false? According to MyPlate 2011 recomendations, half of your plate should be fruit and dairy.

false

Individuals who have a tendency to gain weight or who are trying to keep weight off need to be physically active for

60-90 minutes daily

What is NOT true about fats?

All of the above are true

The training concept of placing increasing demands on a system to cause an adaptation to that demand is

the overload principle

People who seek a physician's approval before beginning an exercise program if

they have not had a physical exam within the last year regardless of age, they answer yes to any question on the medical history questionaire, or they are over 25 years old for a male or over 35 years old for a female

Sunlight on the skin allows the body to produce

vitamin D

Aerobic workouts are divided into

warm-up, aerobic activity, and cool-down

What is the definition of social wellness?

The ability to relate and connect with other people in our world.

What is the definition of emotional wellness?

The ability to understand ourselves and cope with the challenges life can bring.

What is the definition of muscular strength?

The amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort.

What is the definition of body composition?

The amount of lean body tissue compared to the fat body tissue.

What is NOT true of the carbohydrate nutrient?

They are divided into simple and saturated carbohydrates, and foods that are high in carbohydrates include breads, cereals, fruits, chicken, and vegetables.

What is Not true of protein?

They are the body's primary source of energy and 18 of the 20 amino acids are called essential amino acids.

To contribute most positively to a healthy lifestyle a person should

maintain cardiovascular fitness through aerobic activity

What is the appropriate cardiorespiratory endurance guidelines set by the American College of Sports Medicine for the intenisty of a workout?

moderate to high heart rate

A Body Mass Index of 20 is considered

normal

Low back pain is assosciated with

physical inactivity, faulty posture, excessive body weight, and improper body mechanics

What is the definition of muscular endurance?

The ability of a muscle or muscle group to aplly submaximal force repeatedly or to hold a contraction for an extended period.

What is the definition of spiritual wellness?

The ability to establish peace and harmony in our lives.

Family history, age, and gender are cardiovascular disease risk factors that

can not be changed

What are the six vital nutrients?

fats, carbohydrates, minerals, water, proteins, and vitamins

For young and middle aged adults, _________ is the single most important physical fitness component for enhancing and maintaining good health.

improving cardiorespiratory endurance

In the United States, the single largest cause of illness and premature death is

smoking

Saturated fats are

solids at room temperature

What is true of cancer?

the movement of cancer cells from one part of the body to another is called metastasis

True or false? Healthy People 2020 is a set of national goals and objectives to increase the longevity and quality of life for all Americans.

true

True or false? Skin cancers and premature skin aging are related to excessive sun exposure.

true

True or false? The term kinesiology can be defined as the science dealing with the interrelationship of the physiological relationship of the physiology process and the anatomy of the human body with respect to movement.

true

True or false? Type ll diabetes ca be controlled with diet and exercise.

true

What is the appropriate cardiorespiratory endurance guideline set by the American College of Sports Medicine for the duration of a workout?

20-60 minutes

One pound of fat represents how many calories?

3,500

When computing the caloric composition of food, one must remember that carbohydrates contain _________ calories per gram, fats contain __________ calories per gram and protein contains ___________ calories per gram.

4 carbs, 9 fats, and 4 proteins

What is the definition of occupational wellness?

The ability to get personal fulfillment from our jobs or our chosen career fields while still maintaining balance in our lives?

What is the definition of physical wellness?

The ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows us to get through our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress.

What is the definition of intellectual wellness?

The ability to open our minds to new ideas and experiences that can be applied to personal decisions, group interaction and community betterment.

What is the definition of environmental wellness?

The ability to recognize our own responsibility for the quality of the air, the water and the land that surrounds us.

The most beneficial fat, like olive and canola oils, to one's health is ________ fat.

unsaturated

Water is

used in digesting and absorbing foods, involved in rebuilding cells, and the most important nutrient

Normal blood pressure is considered to be ______/_______ mm Hg while the level of blood pressure assosciated with longevity (living longer) is ________/________ mm Hg.

120/80;100/70

The minimum number of calories a day for proper nutrition is

1200 for women and 1500 for men

What is the appropriate cardiorespiratory endurance guideline set by the American College of Sports Medicine for the frequency of a workout?

3-5 days per week

What is the definition of wellness?

A state of optimal health and well being.

Which of the following is not a benefit of fitness and wellness?

Increased time that it takes for the heart rate to return to normal after exercise.

What is the definition of flexibility?

The range of motion in the joints. (the ability to stretch)

What is the definition of kinesiology?

The science dealing with the interrelationship of the physiological processes and anatomy of the human body with respect to movement.

STI's are diseases spread through sexual contact. The best way to prevent them is

abstinence or a mutually monogamous relationship

True or false? Social wellness means contributing to one's human and physical environment for the common welfare and social justice within one's community.

false

True or false? The older you get the more activity you will need.

false

True or false? The term wellness can be defined as simply the absence of illness.

false

Cardiorespiratory endurance is the body capacity to deliver ______________ to the exercising tissues.

oxygen

The ability to adapt and respond favorably to physical effort is termed

physical fitness

When setting up a program to develop cardiorespiratory endurance, the acronym FIT stands for

frequency, intensity, and time in activity

What does the acronym CAUTION stand for?

change in bladder habits, a sore that does not heal, unusual bleeding or discharge, thickening o rlump in breast, indigestion or difficulty swallowing, obvious change in wart or mole, and nagging cough or hoarseness

What are the two types of protein?

complete and incomplete

What is the better carb, simple or complex?

complex

Using a combination of different aerobic activities to develop overall fitness is known as

cross-training

Benefits of a cardiorespiratory program include

decreased resting blood pressures, decreased recovery times following exercise, an increase in oxygen consumption, and a decrease in resting heart rate

Chronic diseases such as _____________ are related to a lack of physical activity.

diabetes