PED 101 - CH 1

A person with an internal locus of control

has a high level of self-efficacy.

The "M" in the "SMART" system for setting goals stands for which of the following?

measurable

A physically fit person is best defined as someone who

performs moderate to vigorous physical activity daily without undue fatigue.

Being physically fit, getting regular medical exams, and having a healthy diet are all components of ________ wellness.

physical

People who have thought about what they might do to change a behavior and are within a month or so of taking action are in which stage of behavior change?

preparation

Which of the following is a goal of Healthy People 2020?

promote quality of life, healthy development, and healthy behaviors across all life stages

An action plan, a list of support sources, and a public declaration of intent are all part of what strategy for change?

behavior change contract

An organized, deliberate effort to alter or replace a habit or activity is known as

behavior change.

ACSM recommends that adults perform at least ________ minutes of moderate physical activity per week.

150

________ is a component of spiritual wellness.

Altruism

The dimensions of wellness are independent of one another and not interconnected.

False

Which of the following is the best specific, time-oriented goal for exercise?

I'll run 3 miles in 30 minutes by mid-July.

Which of the following statements is true of the incidence of obesity in the United States?

It is steadily increasing.

In the maintenance stage, people work to prevent relapse into old habits.

True

Lack of support and guidance can act as a barrier to behavior change.

True

The leading causes of death for Americans overall are heart disease and cancer.

True

Sue derives satisfaction and self-esteem from her job, so she is experiencing a high level of ________ wellness.

emotional

Learning a second language is most likely to improve ________ wellness.

intellectual

John runs 3 miles, five days a week, because he enjoys the challenge and the way he feels afterward. John's reward for running is

intrinsic.

Shaping is defined as

making a series of small changes.

Your friend is morbidly obese. When you express your concern to him about his health, he denies that his obesity will have any effect on his health and cites the example of his father, who is also obese and apparently healthy. Which stage of behavior change is your friend in regarding his obesity?

precontemplation

The degree to which a person believes in his or her ability to achieve a goal is known as

self-efficacy.

A step-by-step process of making a series of small changes is known as which of the following?

shaping

The ability to have satisfying interpersonal relationships is which of the following?

social wellness

Wellness is defined as

the optimal soundness of body and mind.