Foundations of Physical Education
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Course Introduction
Foundations of Physical Education explores the historical, philosophical, and scientific principles underlying physical education as a discipline. This course examines the evolution of physical education, its role in promoting lifelong health and fitness, and its significance in educational settings. Students will analyze foundational concepts related to motor development, exercise physiology, psychology, and sociocultural issues, fostering an understanding of how physical education contributes to overall well-being. Through a combination of theoretical discussions and practical applications, learners will develop the skills necessary to advocate for and implement effective physical education programs.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Health, Wellness, and Fitness
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Q1) Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) The leading cause of death for Americans is A)cancer.
B)stroke.
C)unintentional injuries (accidents).
D)heart disease.
Answer: D
Q3) People with chronic diseases must often adapt their lives to accommodate the symptoms and effects of the disease.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) A communicable disease can be contracted from another individual.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Positive Choices-Positive Changes
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Q1) In terms of setting goals,the acronym SMART stands for
A)strategic,measuring,actionable,reality-based,time-conscious.
B)specific,measurable,achievable,realistic,time-bound.
C)standard,measurable,action-based,realistic,time-bound.
D)specific,motivating,achievable,realistic,timely.
Answer: B
Q2) Over which of the following factors do you have the most control?
A)persuasion
B)vicarious experience
C)past performance
D)direct experience
Answer: D
Q3) Enabling factors include your culture,beliefs,values,age,and attitudes.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Gender is a controllable factor that influences behavior and health habits.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Physical Fitness
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Q1) The duration of time you spend in each aerobic session depends,in part,on the exercise intensity you choose.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) The "threshold" is the minimum intensity for achieving specific fitness benefits.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) The ability to synchronize multiple movement patterns into sequenced,efficient,controlled movement is referred to as agility.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) The proper placement of a pedometer is belted on the outermost part of your hip.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Cardiorespiratory Fitness
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Q1) What energy system can produce a lot of lactic acid and is relatively inefficient at generating ATP?
A)ATP-CP
B)extracellular
C)glycolytic
D)aerobic
Q2) One adaptation that improves with cardiorespiratory fitness is that the lungs become more efficient at bringing in large volumes of oxygen-rich air.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The Rockport walk test,1.5-mile run/walk test,and 3-minute step test are all examples of
A)standardized tests of flexibility.
B)field tests of cardiorespiratory endurance.
C)laboratory tests of maximal aerobic capacity.
D)1-RM tests of maximal strength.
Q4) ATP generated from glycolysis is ________,meaning no oxygen is required for the process.
Q5) Explain what ATP is and why it is important for exercise.
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Chapter 5: Muscle Fitness
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Q1) Muscle strength can be defined as the ability
A)to exert optimal force rapidly.
B)of muscles to perform routine tasks without undue fatigue.
C)to generate maximal force against resistance.
D)to sustain an effort for a prolonged perioD.
Q2) Dynamic training requires
A)exertion of a constant force and speed.
B)a partner or piece of equipment.
C)muscle contraction without any change in length of the muscle.
D)exertion of muscle force that occurs throughout the length of the contraction.
Q3) Free weights are best described as
A)a type of body-weight exercise.
B)devices that can be moved readily in any direction.
C)objects that are tethered to a floor,wall,or heavy base.
D)a labile surface.
Q4) Which of the following muscles is found in the walls of organs?
A)skeletal
B)smooth
C)voluntary
D)cardiac
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Chapter 6: Flexibility and Low-Back Fitness
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Q1) A good flexibility program should include a stretch for which of the following muscle groups?
A)neck
B)feet
C)wrists
D)knees
Q2) There is the least potential for overstretching,soreness,and injury with the ballistic stretching technique.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Most fitness experts agree that you should perform stretching exercises a minimum of ________ times per week.
A)1-2
B)2-3
C)3-5
D)5-7
Q4) Flexibility is often a neglected component of fitness.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Provide an overview of the most important functions served by the spinal column.
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Chapter 7: Body Composition Basics
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Q1) Research indicates that for both men and women,there is a relationship between obesity and increased amounts of time spent looking at television and computer screens.
A)True
B)False
Q2) BMI is calculated by dividing your height (in meters)by the square of your weight (in kilograms).
A)True
B)False
Q3) A BMI value of between 30.0 and 34.9 would classify one as overweight.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Describe the three components that comprise the body's overall metabolism.
Q5) In hydrostatic weighing,an individual sits in a small sealed chamber,such as a BodPod,and body-fat percentage is calculated from the amount of air displacement measured by computer sensors.
A)True B)False
Q6) Briefly explain why men tend to gain fat around the waist whereas women gain weight in the hips.
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Chapter 8: Nutrition Basics: Energy and Nutrients
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Q1) Which beneficial compounds found in various foods are thought to protect cells from unstable molecules known as free radicals?
A)vitamins
B)antioxidants
C)micronutrients
D)calories
Q2) Complex carbohydrates contain longer chains of many sugar units and include starches and ________.
Q3) Food label ingredient lists in which the first or second item is "partially hydrogenated" contain higher levels of trans fatty acids.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Proteins that contain all of the essential amino acids and are found in animal foods and soy are called ________ proteins.
Q5) Americans are both overfed and undernourished.
A)True
B)False
Q6) What contribution does alcohol intake have on one's nutrition?
Q7) Define nutrients,and list all the classes of nutrients.
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Chapter 9: Eating for Wellness and Weight Management
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Q1) Peanuts and tree nuts are among the leading causes of fatal or near-fatal allergic reactions to food.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Your friend has a roommate who is desperately trying to lose weight.Your friend suspects her roommate might have an eating disorder,although she is not sure.She asks your help in trying to understand the differences between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.Contrast these two eating disorders for your friend.
Q3) One of the most important skills for staying within your calorie limits is to A)skip meals.
B)monitor portion sizes.
C)declare foods with added sugars "off limits."
D)stay away from all carbohydrates.
Q4) Positive energy balance means that you are taking in more calories than your body is using.
A)True
B)False
Q5) We are more likely to make poorer nutritional choices throughout the day when we do not eat ________.
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Chapter 10: Stress and Its Sources
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Q1) The acronym GAS stands for
A)generalized adjustment syndrome.
B)generalized adaptation syndrome.
C)general adjustment syndrome.
D)general adaptation syndrome.
Q2) Which type of coping strategy involves attempting to do something practical and constructive about a stressor?
A)efficiency-focused
B)emotion-focused
C)construction-focused
D)problem-focused
Q3) The alarm reaction of the GAS is
A)the body's attempt to adapt to a stressor.
B)a state of impaired functioning.
C)the acute reaction to a stressor (fight or flight).
D)a positive stressor that enhances functioning.
Q4) The broad group of self-directed practices that quiet and focus the mind and relax the body are known as ________.
Q5) Explain how men and women handle stress differently.
Q6) A negative stressor is known as ________.
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Chapter 11: Chronic Diseases
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Q1) Warning signs of a heart attack include numbness or weakness of the face,sudden confusion,and severe headache.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is a waxy substance that occurs normally in all cells of the body?
A)sodium
B)cholesterol
C)lipid
D)trans fats
Q3) In the United States,the leading cause of cancer death is A)leukemiA.
B)lung cancer.
C)skin cancer.
D)breast cancer.
Q4) The most common type of diabetes is A)type 2.
B)hypoglycemia.
C)gestational.
D)type 1.
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Chapter 12: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) The infectious agent that causes AIDS is a(n)
A)virus.
B)vector.
C)bacterium.
D)antibody.
Q2) Genital herpes is curable.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A disease-causing agent that passes from person to person is called a(n)
A)pathogen.
B)infectious disease.
C)infection.
D)disease.
Q4) Which of the following is a collection of vessels and organs that move fluid during an active immune response?
A)the vaccination complex
B)the lymphatic system
C)antigens
D)antibodies
Q5) What is the lymphatic system?
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Chapter 13: Substance Use,Dependence,and Addiction
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Q1) The psychoactive,intoxicating substance found in all alcoholic beverages is
A)methyl alcohol.
B)ethyl alcohol.
C)athyl alcohol.
D)isopropyl alcohol.
Q2) BAC is an acronym for
A)blood alcohol concentration.
B)blood alcohol consumption.
C)basal alcohol concentration.
D)blood alcohol correlation.
Q3) At 0.35% BAC,which of the following is a typical effect?
A)loss of bladder control
B)nausea
C)unconsciousness
D)relaxation
Q4) In terms of abuse and addiction,which category of drugs is of most concern?
A)sleeping aids
B)dietary supplements
C)antibiotics
D)psychoactive drugs
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