Concept of Fitness Final Exam

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32. The first step in changing behavior using the Transtheoretical Model is

Pre-contemplation

10. Which of the following is NOT a component of the cardiorespiratory system?

The brain.

41. What does metabolism refer to?

The sum of all chemical processes necessary to maintain the body

15. Power activities such as sprinting use predominantly fast-twitch muscle fibers.

True

22. It is estimated that 90% of cases of Type 2 Diabetes could be prevented if people adopted healthy lifestyle behaviors to include regular physical activity.

True

4. Breaking your plan into smaller steps that you can accomplish one day at a time may reduce procrastination.

True

13. Activities that would predominantly use fast-twitch muscle fibers are

sprinting.

An additional important dimension of wellness is financial wellness, which is

the ability to live within your means and to manage your money.

8. Flexibility is best described as

the ability to move the joints through their full range of motion.

16. Muscular strength is assessed by measuring

the maximum amount of force a muscle can produce in a single maximal effort.

18. In women, excessive exercise and low energy (calorie) intake can

unhealthy reduction in body fat levels, amenorrhea (absent menstruation), bone density loss and osteoporosis, and muscle wasting and fatigue.

25. A pound of body fat is equal to

3500 calories.

45. Approximately __% of Americans are considered obese.

36

14. A cool-down period after a weight training workout should include

5-10 minutes of easy activity or relaxation and stretching.

44. Approximately __% of Americans are considered overweight

68

40. More than __% of Americans experience back pain by age 50.

85

37. How many active minutes per week should a person get according to the American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for health and wellness?

150

36. The minimum number of training days per week for gaining strength is

2

33. The recommended duration for each cardiorespiratory exercise sessions is how many minutes

20-60

19. Essential fat makes up approximately

3-5% of total body weight in men and 8-12% in women.

23. It is recommended that all adults consume one serving each of fruits and vegetables every day.

False

24. Candy is the leading source of added sugars in the American diet.

False

48. What type of cholesterol is considered "good cholesterol"?

HDL

29. What is the difference between health and wellness?

Health is the absence of disease, wellness is living life to the fullest extent

11. If heat loss exceeds the body's ability to warm itself, ¬¬¬___________ can result.

Hypothermia

39. What is not a benefit of cardio respiratory exercise?

Increased muscle size and strength

31. What does the "S" in the SMART acronym stand for?

Specific

6. Physical activity can be defined as

a movement carried out by the skeletal muscles that requires energy.

3. Self-efficacy is

a person's belief in their ability to successfully take action and perform a specific task.

9. Muscular endurance is the

ability to resist fatigue and to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time.

34. What is the leading cause of death in Americans 18-24?

accidents

38. Static stretching should be performed

after an activity or on its own

28. Water

aids in digestion and food consumption, allows chemical reactions to take place, serves as a lubricant or cushion, and helps regulate body temperature.

20. An extremely low percentage of body fat in women that is associated with loss of bone mass and

amenorrhea.

35. Hypertrophy is defined as

an increase in muscle fiber size

42. Glycemic Index is used to measure the effects of the consumption of a food on

blood sugar

27. Experts say that two of the most important factors in a healthy diet are eating the "right" kinds of

carbohydrates and fats.

2. The six dimensions of wellness do NOT include

dietary wellness.

30. The key to improving fitness is to

exercise consistently

47. Which macronutrient has approximately 9 calories per gram?

fats

12. Strength training improves body composition primarily by

increasing muscle mass.

43. Anemia is associated with a deficiency in

iron

17. Overweight or obesity

is the most significant risk factor for the most common type of diabetes (Type 2 Diabetes).

21. BMI (Body Mass Index)

is useful for classifying the health risks of body weight.

5. Exercise refers to physical activity that is

planned, structured, and repetitive.

46. The healthiest way to lose body fat is

sensible diet and regular exercise

7. The best way to lose body fat is through

sensible diet and regular exercise.

26. Recent evidence suggests that people who eat more______________________ , especially those high in dietary fiber, tend to have a lower body weight than those that don't.

whole grains


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