Foundations of Health and Wellness
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Course Introduction
Foundations of Health and Wellness introduces students to the essential principles and practices necessary for achieving and maintaining optimal health throughout life. The course covers core topics such as physical fitness, nutrition, mental and emotional wellbeing, disease prevention, stress management, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Emphasizing a holistic approach, students will explore the interconnections between individual behaviors, social determinants of health, and community wellness. Through evidence-based content, self-assessment activities, and practical strategies, this course empowers students to make informed decisions and adopt habits that enhance their overall quality of life.
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Fit and Well Core Concepts and Labs in Physical Fitness and Wellness 12th Edition by Thomas D.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management
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Q1) What may occur when there is a stress barrier to a behavior change plan?
A)It will remain throughout the changing process.
B)It will help motivate you to do your best.
C)It should be ignored.
D)It may require you to make stress management a higher priority.
Answer: D
Q2) How does setting realistic,specific goals help a person change unwanted behavior?
A)It forces the person to take on the harder steps first.
B)It reduces the number of rewards the person can receive.
C)It makes the ultimate goal seem more manageable.
D)It takes the focus off the person's ultimate goal.
Answer: C
Q3) Approximately 75% of all Americans exercise regularly.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Principles of Physical Fitness
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Q1) What is another name for cycle training?
A)specificity
B)skill training
C)periodization
D)overload
Answer: C
Q2) Which term is defined as the ability of the body to perform prolonged,large-muscle,dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity?
A)anaerobic capacity
B)adaptive capacity
C)cardiorespiratory endurance
D)muscular endurance
Answer: C
Q3) Daily physical activity of 30 minutes per day is sufficient for most people to maintain weight loss.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Cardiorespiratory Endurance
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Q1) The freezing of body tissues is called hypothermia.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Which element is an energy-containing nutrient?
A)cholesterol
B)vitamin
C)water
D)oxygen
Answer: A
Q3) Which organ is part of the cardiorespiratory system?
A)lungs
B)brain
C)liver
D)kidney
Answer: A
Q4) Regular endurance exercise lessens anxiety,depression,and stress.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Muscular Strength and Endurance
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Q1) How is muscular endurance assessed?
A)by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in a single maximal effort
B)by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in 10 repetitions
C)by measuring the ability to exert a submaximal force repeatedly over time
D)by measuring the ability of a muscle to exert force rapidly
Q2) Muscular strength can be assessed by measuring the maximum amount of weight a person can lift during one repetition.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The isometric side bridge exercise develops the obliques.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which advantage is associated with static exercises?
A)They mimic the speed of contraction needed for some sports.
B)They require no equipment.
C)They require special equipment.
D)They strengthen already developed muscles.
Q5) Strength training can lessen bone loss in postmenopausal women.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Flexibility and Low-Back Health
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Q1) A stretch should be held in position for a minimum of 45 seconds.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which is an essential component of safe passive stretching?
A)rapid movement
B)heavy resistance
C)extreme flexibility
D)good communication with one's partner
Q3) Poor flexibility may increase risk of injuries.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which stretching technique is most commonly associated with injury?
A)static stretching
B)ballistic stretching
C)proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
D)active stretching
Q5) It is beneficial to increase muscle temperature before stretching.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Describe at least three factors that determine the flexibility of a joint.
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Chapter 6: Body Composition
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Q1) A woman with approximately 22% of total body weight as fat is at risk for amenorrhea and loss of bone mass.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Body mass index is a measure of a person's percentage of body fat.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which statement about skin-fold measurements is true?
A)They are difficult to perform on a normal weight individual.
B)They are an expensive mode of assessing body composition.
C)They are a practical way to assess body composition.
D)They are not very precise.
Q4) Which is a definition of essential fat?
A)fat primarily within fat cells
B)fat incorporated into muscle
C)fat incorporated into body tissues
D)fat found primarily under the skin
Q5) Body fat located under the skin is called intra-abdominal fat.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program
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Q1) Which activity is the best for a complete fitness program?
A)cardiorespiratory endurance
B)muscular strength
C)flexibility
D)It is best to include exercises for each component.
Q2) Describe at least three factors that can help an individual choose activities for a fitness program.
Q3) An exercise buddy should share your fitness goals and fitness level.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Increasing VO<sub>2max</sub> by 10% is an example of a general fitness goal.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which factor(s)should be considered when selecting an activity?
A)time and convenience
B)mass appeal of the activity
C)desired skill and fitness level
D)past popularity of the activity
Q6) Outline the steps presented in the text for developing a personal fitness plan.
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Chapter 8: Nutrition
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Q1) A diet high in dietary fiber combats diabetes and high cholesterol levels.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is good advice for a vegetarian?
A)consume protein supplements
B)eat a variety of plant sources of protein
C)complement proteins at each meal
D)include animal fat in the diet
Q3) Which of the following is a cruciferous vegetable?
A)potato
B)onion
C)broccoli
D)carrot
Q4) The process of hydrogenation turns a solid fat into oil.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Most cases of foodborne illness occur because of improper food handling.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Define and describe the differences among saturated,unsaturated,and trans fats.
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Chapter 9: Weight Management
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Q1) Which of the following is an appropriate use of food?
A)as an antidote for boredom
B)to alleviate loneliness
C)to satisfy hunger needs
D)as a pickup for fatigue
Q2) Which group is more likely to consume excess calories throughout the day?
A)those who plan meals
B)those who eat frequent but small meals
C)those who eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables
D)those who skip breakfast
Q3) A food with a high energy density has a small number of calories per ounce of weight.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which is a good strategy for successful weight loss?
A)Aim to lose ½ to 2 pounds a week.
B)Lose weight out of concern for how others view your appearance.
C)Avoid writing about daily food choices.
D)Adjust energy balance by first decreasing physical activity.
Q5) Describe the steps in creating an individualized weight-management plan.
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Chapter 10: Stress
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Q1) Those who exercise regularly have a milder physical stress response than non-exercisers.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which statement describes people with hardy personalities?
A)They have a strong external locus of control.
B)They have more intense reactions to stressors.
C)They view stressors as challenges.
D)They do not feel in control of their lives.
Q3) With sustained stress,during what stage of the general adaptation syndrome does a new level of homeostasis occur?
A)alarm stage
B)exhaustion stage
C)fight-or-flight stage
D)resistance stage
Q4) Major life changes are more likely to cause stress-related illness in someone with a strong support network compared with someone who is more of a loner.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Cardiovascular Health
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Q1) Which problem does blockage of blood supply to the brain cause?
A)a heart attack
B)angina pectoris
C)high blood pressure
D)a stroke
Q2) Exercise is one way of controlling high blood pressure.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Long-term exposure to environmental tobacco smoke has been shown to increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which term refers to atherosclerosis in an artery supplying blood to the heart?
A)coronary heart disease
B)arrhythmia
C)coronary thrombosis
D)coronary embolism
Q5) CVD is the leading killer of both men and women in the United States.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Cancer
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Q1) Prostate cancers can sometimes be detected with a blood test.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Late onset of menstruation and early onset of menopause are risk factors for breast cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Tobacco smoke is the chief risk factor for lung cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Estrogen is an example of a cancer promoter,because it stimulates cellular growth in the female reproductive organs.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Ninety percent of breast lumps turn out to be malignant.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Substance Use and Misuse
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Q1) Common addictive behaviors include
A)Internet addiction.
B)gambling.
C)compulsive buying.
D)All of these answers are correct.
Q2) Which is the predominant psychoactive drug in tobacco?
A)ethanol
B)nicotine
C)carbon monoxide
D)formaldehyde
Q3) Define these key concepts relating to substance use and misuse: psychoactive drug,intoxication,substance misuse or abuse,tolerance,and withdrawal.
Q4) Alcohol use contributes to more than half of all murders,assaults,and rapes.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Negative consequences associated with binge drinking include
A)poor academic performance.
B)violence.
C)engaging in unplanned sex.
D)All of these answers are correct.
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Chapter 14: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Q1) Pelvic inflammatory disease is often a result of untreated gonorrhea or chlamydia.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Most women infected with gonorrhea do not have symptoms.
A)True
B)False
Q3) How much time usually passes between the initial HIV infection and the onset of major disease symptoms in an untreated person?
A)hours
B)days
C)months
D)years
Q4) What is the most common method of HIV transmission?
A)having unprotected sex
B)sharing needles to inject drugs
C)using acupuncture needles
D)piercing of earlobes
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Chapter 15: Environmental Health
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Q1) There is a growing consensus that human activity is causing global warming,or climate change.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The term biodegradable means that certain products can break down naturally,safely,and quickly into the raw materials of nature,then disappear back into the environment.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Describe ways to reduce solid waste.
Q4) Indoor mold is an indoor air pollutant.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe the key strategies for controlling energy use.
Q6) Describe various methods to help prevent air pollution.
Q7) Of most concern to health are gamma rays produced by radioactive sources such as nuclear weapons,nuclear energy plants,and radon gas.
A)True
B)False
Q8) Describe methods to help protect the water supply.
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