PHED 1000
This is a process by which fatty plaques are deposited along arterial walls
Artherosclerosis
In females, where is the highest incidence of cancer found?
Breast
The "M" in the SMART principle stands for what word?
Measurable
The typical adult recommendation is _____ gram(s) of protein per kilogram of body weight
0.80
The HHS re-evaluates major risks to health and wellness every _____ years
10
To help yourself fall asleep, avoid eating a large meal ___ hour(s) before bedtime.
2
When training specifically for the development of muscular strength, the concentric, or positive, portion of the exercise should require 1 to 2 seconds, while the eccentric, or negative, portion of the lift should require ____ second(s)
2 to 4
The ACSM recommends vigorously intense aerobic activity for ___ minutes a minimum of 3 days a week
20
How many grams of fiber should adult women consume in their daily diet?
25
During the YMCA Step Test, subjects step to a metronome for how many minutes?
3
It is recommended that you try to work out at least ___ days per week to see improvement
3
After which age do qualities such as muscular endurance, coordination, and strength begin to decrease?
30
The U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) reported that on 24 percent of adults participate in a minimum of ____ minutes of light-to-moderate physical activity at least five times per week
30
It is a good idea for anyone over the age of ____ to assess their medical history to identify preexisting conditions that should be considered before starting an exercise program
35
How many calories of energy does 1 gram of carbohydrates supply?
4
The recommended length of the cool-down period is ___ minutes.
5 to 10
A history of coronary artery disease (CAD) in the family is considered predisposing risk factor when parents or siblings experience evidence of the atherosclerotic disease process between the ages of ____ to ____ years
55;60
Approximately ___ percent of the population is somewhat active but fails to achieve the exercise intensity levels necessary for improving cardiorespiratory endurance
60
How much sleep do adults generally need?
7 to 8 hours
At rest, the heart pumps out approximately ______ ml of blood per beat.
70
Individuals who are obese have a premature death rate that is ____ higher than those who are not obese
70%
How many calories of energy does 1 gram of fats supply
9
____ is determined by using a ratio of a person's body weight to height
Body Mass Index
Which eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of binge-type eating followed by purging?
Bulimia nervosa
Lack of sleep increases the risk of weight gain by affecting the way the body processes and stores ____.
Carbohydrates
If a person endeavors to run every other day to increase his or her fitness level but goes on only one run in 6 months, then he or she is not demonstrating which principle of a fitness program?
Consistency
Who should use the PAR-Q when getting ready to begin a physical activity program
Everyone
As physical activity levels decrease, the number of deaths attributed to CAD decrease
False
Four energy-generating systems function in muscle tissue to produce a chemical compound called ATP
False
In a concentric muscle contraction, the muscle contracts to produce tension, but there is no change in the length of muscle
False
Malignant tumors typically pose only a small threat to tissue and tend to remain confined in a limited space
False
Some of the psychological benefits of exercise include decreased motivation, increased self-perception and esteem, improved mood states, decreased emotional well-being, reduced stress and anxiety, and a realistic body image.
False
The American Heart Association recommends that all adults over the age of 65 do moderately intense aerobic exercise 30 minutes a day, a minimum of 5 days a week
False
Body-weight exercises can also help to improve ____ as long as each exercise is done through a full range of motion.
Flexibility
Overload is a gradual increase is which things?
Frequency, Intensity, Time, or Duration
Which is not a major health indicator in Healthy People 2020
Health Insurance
Which is NOT a side effect of alcohol?
Increased reaction time
The 3 steps to maintaining a healthy body weight are all of the following EXCEPT
Keep your fingers on the pulse of what is new and follow these directions exactly
Which is a sequence of carefully performed movements that stretches and strengthens muscles?
Pilates
A large amount of force that is generated rapidly is called what?
Power
In males, where is the highest incidence of cancer found?
Prostate
The "R" in PAR-Q stands for what word?
Readiness
The "R" in the SMART principle stands for what word?
Realistic
What does REE stand for?
Resting energy expenditure
The letter "S" in the SAID principle stands for which word?
Specific
If a person takes yoga classes in an attempt to increase his or her flexibility, then he or she would be following which principle of a fitness program?
Specificity
Power is a function of which two components?
Strength and speed
Which organization published the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans in 2008, including guidelines that were a little more flexible than previous recommendations?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How many different types of contraction is skeletal muscle capable of making?
Three
A poor warm-up routine can lead to fatigue and potential injury, limiting your attention and ultimately resulting in a poor program
True
African Americans have a higher incidence of hypertension than Caucasians
True
An increase in muscle mass will eventually produce an increase in metabolism
True
Forms of cardiovascular disease include congenital hearth disease, arrhythmias, peripheral artery disease, pericarditis, and cardiomyopathy.
True
It is important to warm up before you begin any type of workout
True
Research has indicated that most individuals who abuse psychoactive drugs have the type of personality that is often impressionable, escapist, or fragile
True
The major roles for nutrients are growth, repair and maintenance of all body cells, regulation of body processes, and to supply energy for cells
True
The type of activity used in continuous training must be aerobic
True
Water is a key macronutrient that is most often overlooked in people's diets
True
When extending the elbow, the triceps act as the _____ muscle
agonist
When flexing the elbow, the biceps act as the _____ muscle
agonist ???
When extending the knee, the hamstrings act as the ____ muscle
antagonist
Exercise can decrease the production of hormones related to stress, such as _____.
cortisol
Which is NOT a sign of stress?
decreased smoking
The _____ the intensity of the exercise, the _____ heart rate.
greater; higher
If you progress your workout too rapidly, you will likely develop a/an _____.
injury
Which is NOT a sign of an individual who is sleep deprived?
is satiated
When an injury may prevent an individual from going through a full range of motion, ______ exercises are used to develop strength
isometric
Lending prescriptions to others is an example of drug _____.
misuse
Plyometric exercise is used to develop
muscular power?
Speed, power, balance, and agility are examples of _____ - related fitness components
performance
When your body adapts to a workout routine, you may experience ___ in reaching your goals
plateau
Health-related fitness components do not include which of the following?
power
"If you don't use it, you'll lose it" describes which concept?
reversibility
Marathon runners most likely have more of which type of muscle fiber?
slow-twitch
Which sense is not involved in neuromuscular coordination
smell
Which sense is not involved in neuromuscular coordination?
smell
A big concern with eating fast food is that it is very high in ______
sodium
_____ is the ability to perform a particular movement very rapidly
speed
Fat located just under the skin is called
subcutaneous
Regardless of the type of physical activity in which you choose to participate, certain principles should be incorporated into every program
true
Regular physical activity and increased physical fitness have been shown to increase serotonin levels in the brain
true
The demand on the cardiorespiratory system is greater when the percentage of body fat is high
true
The functioning of the kidney, lungs, and blood vessels is essential for distributing oxygen and nutrients and removing wastes from the body
true
