Foundations of Physical Fitness Review
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Course Introduction
Foundations of Physical Fitness introduces students to the essential concepts and practices required to achieve and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. The course emphasizes the principles of physical fitness, including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Through both theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students learn to develop personalized fitness plans, understand the benefits of regular physical activity, assess their current fitness levels, and set attainable health and fitness goals. Additionally, the course covers the importance of proper nutrition, injury prevention, and the psychological factors influencing overall wellness, fostering a holistic approach to physical health.
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Questions and Answers A Guide to Fitness and Wellness 3rd Edition by Gary Liguori
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Health, Wellness, and Fitness
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Q1) Environmental wellness can include
A)living with high pollution levels.
B)recycling and disposing of hazardous waste properly.
C)getting plenty of sun.
D)driving more.
Answer: B
Q2) In terms of factors that influence wellness,how would you classify laws that mandate child safety seats in vehicles?
A)social and economic factor
B)environmental factor
C)access to health care
D)public policies and intervention
Answer: D
Q3) Another name for a communicable disease is A)heart disease.
B)infectious disease.
C)cancer.
D)risk factor.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Positive Choices-Positive Changes
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Q1) Gender is a controllable factor that influences behavior and health habits.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Self-efficacy typically develops from all of the following factors EXCEPT
A)past experience.
B)past performance.
C)anticipation of failure.
D)observational learning.
Answer: C
Q3) A good way to boost self-efficacy is to
A)monitor behavior with a journal or log.
B)have friends and family to tell you what you should do.
C)focus on making long-term goals.
D)spend more time relaxing.
Answer: A
Q4) According to the SMART principle,goals should be ________,measurable,achievable,realistic,and time-bound.
Answer: specific
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Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Physical Fitness
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Q1) Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate recommendation for a person experiencing sore or stiff muscles from too much activity?
A)Gently massage the affected muscles.
B)Engage in low-intensity activity such as walking.
C)Exercise the affected muscles at high intensity to push through the pain.
D)Take an over-the-counter pain medication.
Answer: C
Q2) Randy has been exercising in the heat and complaining that he is not feeling well.His skin is cool,moist,and pale.He is also complaining about a headache,nausea,and dizziness.You also notice he is sweating heavily.Which heat-related problem is Randy most likely experiencing?
A)heat cramps
B)heat exhaustion
C)heat stroke
D)hypothermia
Answer: B
Q3) Body composition can be affected by ________ as well as by various types of physical activities.
Answer: diet
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Chapter 4: Cardiorespiratory Fitness
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Q1) Interval training within the context of aerobic workouts involves
A)exercising for several days in a row then following with an interval of several days off.
B)adding faster or higher intensity sprints within a given workout.
C)adding longer cool-down intervals to exercise.
D)increasing the time you normally exercise.
Q2) Which of the following lists the substances converted by the body to ATP,in order from the most to least readily used?
A)proteins,fats,carbohydrates
B)fats,carbohydrates,proteins
C)carbohydrates,fats,proteins
D)fats,proteins,carbohydrates
Q3) Only the carbohydrates and proteins that we eat are catabolized and used to manufacture ATP.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Your maximum heart rate can be a limiting factor to aerobic endurance.
A)True
B)False
Q5) VO<sub>2</sub> is the volume of oxygen consumed over ________.
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Chapter 5: Muscle Fitness
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Q1) To measure muscle endurance,you should count how many repetitions of a given exercise you can do in 1 minute.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Dynamic training is also called
A)isometric training.
B)range of motion.
C)force.
D)isotonic training.
Q3) The three main types of muscle training are static,dynamic,and isokinetic.
A)True
B)False
Q4) One of the most effective strength-training tools is your own body weight. A)True
B)False
Q5) 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) The key protein found in bone,cartilage,ligaments,tendons,skin,and connective tissue is called ________.
Q2) What term refers to the position of body parts in relation to each other?
A)body mechanics
B)posture
C)dynamic stretching
D)body composition
Q3) The sit-and-reach test primarily assesses the flexibility of the ________.
Q4) The ________ disk is a fibrous,gel-filled disk found between vertebrae that acts as a shock absorber and allows for spinal movement.
Q5) Flexibility is most commonly defined as the ability of
A)the heart,lungs,and circulatory system to deliver oxygen.
B)muscles to engage in repeated submaximal contractions.
C)the nervous system to send signals through the body.
D)a joint to move through its full range of motion.
Q6) Flexibility is often a neglected component of fitness.
A)True
B)False
Q7) Briefly indicate the key components of synovial joints and their main functions.
Q8) The position of body parts in relation to each other is called ________.
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Chapter 7: Body Composition Basics
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Q1) In terms of waist-to-hip ratio,which of the following values represents a threshold for high health risk for a female?
A)0.70
B)0.88
C)0.55
D)0.68
Q2) Briefly explain why men tend to gain fat around the waist whereas women gain weight in the hips.
Q3) Describe the three components that comprise the body's overall metabolism.
Q4) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding body composition and aging?
A)Adults who do not strength train lose 4-6 pounds of muscle mass for each decade of life.
B)Older adults usually have a higher percentage of body fat than younger adults.
C)Strength training can help build muscle and reduce fat at any age.
D)As people age,men tend to start losing muscle mass at a younger age than women.
Q5) A serious degree of overweight characterized by an excessive amount of body fat is called ________.
Q6) Explain whether you can be overweight and healthy at the same time.
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Chapter 8: Nutrition Basics: Energy and Nutrients
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Q1) Canola,flaxseed,soybean,and walnut oils are good sources of
A)docosahexaenoic acid.
B)omega-6 fatty acids.
C)alpha-linolenic acid.
D)linoleic aciD.
Q2) Which standards include recommended intakes of essential nutrients,recommendations for balancing intake of macronutrients,and upper safe limits for selected nutrients?
A)Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges
B)Recommended Daily Allowances
C)Dietary Reference Intakes
D)Daily Values
Q3) Which standards used on food labels help people determine the nutrient context of foods within their overall diet?
A)Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges
B)Daily Values
C)Dietary Reference Intakes
D)Recommended Daily Allowances
Q4) Briefly discuss the major functions of the three macronutrients that provide us energy.
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Chapter 9: Eating for Wellness and Weight Management
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Q1) Which of the following is a recommended strategy for managing portion sizes and hunger?
A)Serve food on larger plates.
B)Eat as fast as possible to limit time at the table.
C)Serve yourself reasonable portions and remove serving dishes from the table.
D)Start meals with high-calorie foods so you feel full faster.
Q2) Lacto-ovo-vegetarians consume
A)only plant foods,avoiding all animal products.
B)plant foods,dairy products,and eggs.
C)plant foods and dairy products.
D)plant foods,and only fish as an animal product.
Q3) Which of the following is an eating disorder characterized by extreme thinness and intense fear of gaining weight?
A)bulimia nervosa
B)body dysmorphic disorder
C)anorexia nervosa
D)binge eating disorder
Q4) Skipping breakfast is an effective way to manage your weight.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Stress and Its Sources
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Q1) The type A personality has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A negative stressor can also be called eustress.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Compare the differences among fear,phobias,and anxiety.
Q4) Identify and describe the psychological techniques any worrier can use to try to reduce anxiety.
Q5) The two primary emotions associated with stress include
A)fatigue and fear.
B)panic and anger.
C)excitement and fear.
D)anger and fear.
Q6) The cumulative physical damage of chronic exposure to stress hormones is known as the ________ load.
Q7) A negative stressor is known as ________.
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Q8) Identify the major stressors in the life of a college student.What are the best ways to cope with the stress?
Chapter 11: Chronic Diseases
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Q1) Which substance is known as "bad" cholesterol because it tends to deposit cholesterol on artery walls?
A)lipids
B)low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
C)high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
D)triglycerides
Q2) The force of blood on the vessel walls during the contraction of the heart is known as ________ blood pressure.
Q3) The most common type of diabetes is
A)type 2.
B)hypoglycemia.
C)gestational.
D)type 1.
Q4) In which condition does the heart usually keep beating,but the blood supply to it is blocked?
A)heart attack
B)arrhythmia
C)cardiac arrest
D)angina pectoris
Q5) Discuss how stress is linked to cardiovascular disease risk.
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Chapter 12: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) Antibiotics do NOT have side effects.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Genital herpes is curable.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Mononucleosis is transmitted through contact with the ________ of an infected person.
Q4) What is the virus that causes genital warts?
A)syphilis
B)herpes simplex type 1
C)HPV
D)HAV
Q5) What disease,caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum,can be transmitted through infected skin and mucous membranes in the genitals,lips,mouth,or anus?
A)chlamydia
B)gonorrhea
C)syphilis
D)pelvic inflammatory disease
Q6) Compare and contrast direct and indirect transmission in infectious disease.
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Chapter 13: Substance Use,Dependence,and Addiction
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Q1) Caffeine can be addictive.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Drugs act on the brain's ________ system,making a person feel good and motivating him or her to repeat the behavior.
Q3) At BAC levels of 0.01%-0.05%,all of the following are typically experienced EXCEPT
A)death.
B)relaxation.
C)loss of inhibitions.
D)impaired judgment.
Q4) Which of the following is NOT a reason persons begin to smoke?
A)peer pressure
B)exposure to smoking
C)advertising
D)improved nutrition
Q5) Light or low-tar cigarettes provide health benefits to the smoker.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Discuss caffeine and its potential effects on the body.
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