Health and Physical Activity
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Course Introduction
Health and Physical Activity explores the dynamic relationship between physical activity and overall health, emphasizing the physiological, psychological, and social benefits of an active lifestyle. The course covers key concepts such as fitness components, exercise principles, and the prevention of chronic diseases through movement. Students will examine factors influencing physical activity behaviors, strategies to overcome barriers, and guidelines for safe and effective exercise. Through theoretical learning and practical activities, participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop personalized physical activity plans and to promote lifelong health and well-being.
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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) On any given day,driving is probably the safest activity that most of us participate in.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) In general,women have a longer ________ because they are expected to live longer than men.
Answer: life expectancy
Q4) Another name for a communicable disease is an infectious disease.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Positive Choices-Positive Changes
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Q1) The stage in the transtheoretical model that corresponds to having been successful at changing a behavior for more than six months is called the A)action stage.
B)maintenance stage.
C)precontemplation stage.
D)contemplation stage.
Answer: B
Q2) A behavior that recurs and develops into a pattern is called a habit.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Things to consider when developing strategies for overcoming obstacles in behavior change include all of the following EXCEPT
A)increasing or continuing those things that help you toward your goal.
B)removing cues and triggers that prompt unhealthy behavior.
C)adding new cues and triggers that prompt healthy behavior.
D)avoiding making plans that anticipate difficulties.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Physical Fitness
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Q1) The relative amounts of muscle,fat,bone,and other vital tissues of the body are more commonly referred to as
A)muscular strength.
B)body weight.
C)body composition.
D)muscular endurance.
Answer: C
Q2) Achieving ________-related fitness includes components that have a direct effect on your overall functional health.
Answer: health
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) Muscular ________ is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to generate or apply force.
Answer: strength
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Chapter 4: Cardiorespiratory Fitness
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Q1) The total amount of fat burned is greater during high-intensity exercise.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The energy system used for high-intensity activities lasting only a few seconds is the ________ system.
Q3) The general relationship between the intensity and the duration of cardiovascular exercise is such that
A)as the duration increases,the intensity should also increase.
B)as the duration increases,the intensity should remain the same.
C)as the duration decreases,the intensity should also decrease.
D)as the duration increases,the intensity should decrease.
Q4) John is feeling hungry and is about to go out for a run.Which of the following would be his best food choice?
A)steak
B)cheese stick
C)chicken
D)banana
Q5) VO<sub>2</sub> is the volume of oxygen consumed over ________.
Q6) Explain what ATP is and why it is important for exercise.
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Chapter 5: Muscle Fitness
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Q1) FITT is an acronym for ________,intensity,time,and type.
Q2) Total-body workouts are most commonly used by A)swimmers.
B)anyone.
C)bodybuilders. D)runners.
Q3) Muscle-group split routines are most commonly used by A)swimmers.
B)runners.
C)bodybuilders. D)beginners.
Q4) The ACSM recommends ________ reps for general fitness.(Spell out your answer. )
Q5) Explain the characteristics that are important to a muscle-fitness program.
Q6) One example of a single-joint exercise is a A)squat.
B)bicep curl.
C)chin-up.
D)push-up.
Q7) Explain the overload principle.
Q8) Explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles.
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Chapter 6: Flexibility and Low-Back Fitness
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Q1) What is a stiff but flexible tissue found in the joints as well as in the ears,nose,and parts of the rib cage?
A)synovial fluid
B)collagen
C)cartilage
D)ligaments
Q2) PNF stretching involves using a slow,steady stretch with a hold at the end of the range of motion.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Identify several important factors in preventing low back pain.
Q4) Yoga is an effective way to build flexibility and improve all of the following EXCEPT A)muscle fitness.
B)balance.
C)body mechanics.
D)coordination.
Q5) Your range of motion when you hold still is referred to as dynamic flexibility. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Body Composition Basics
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Q1) Essential fat in males is 5 to 7 percent of body weight.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Briefly explain why men tend to gain fat around the waist whereas women gain weight in the hips.
Q3) Which of the following is FALSE regarding sex differences in body composition?
A)Women typically experience a decline in muscle mass beginning in their forties.
B)Females gain more fat mass during puberty than do males.
C)Men are more likely to store fat in their hips and thighs.
D)During the first six years of life,both males and females experience decreases in body fat.
Q4) Body mass index (BMI)is a direct measure of body-fat percentage.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Your friend is complaining to you that he and his brother are fat,yet he has cousins who are skinny.He wants to know,since they share a genetic background,why they are not more alike.How would you answer your friend?
Q6) Describe the three components that comprise the body's overall metabolism.
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Chapter 8: Nutrition Basics: Energy and Nutrients
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Q1) Generally speaking,the daily recommended intake of vitamins and minerals is higher for females than for males.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Complex carbohydrates are also called "added sugars" and provide relatively few nutrients.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Recommended fiber intake is ________ grams per day for women and ________ grams per day for men.
A)15;30
B)25;38
C)40;58
D)45;60
Q4) Plant sources of protein contain little or no
A)soluble fiber.
B)saturated fat.
C)amino acids.
D)incomplete proteins.
Q5) 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) One key message from the USDA's MyPlate food guide is to "go lean" when eating protein.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Orlistat,a prescription medication approved for long-term weight loss,works by
A)burning fat calories at a faster pace.
B)inhibiting the absorption of some fat that is consumed.
C)speeding up the transit of fat through the intestinal tract.
D)None of these answers is correct.
Q3) Which of the following would NOT be considered a healthy snack?
A)carrots or celery sticks
B)whole-grain crackers
C)potato chips
D)nonfat yogurt with fruit
Q4) Individuals whose diets are comprised strictly of plant foods and dairy products are called ________.
Q5) If you are consuming the same number of calories that you are expending,you have a(n)________ energy balance.
Q6) An illness caused by eating food contaminated by pathogens is called a(n)________ illness.
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Chapter 10: Stress and Its Sources
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Q1) During the stress response,the emotion of fear creates the urge to fight.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The primary emotions associated with stress are anger and fear.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A phobia is anxiety about a probable situation or event.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Hans Selye developed a model of how chronic stress affects health.This model is called the
A)general adaptation syndrome.
B)Yerkes-Dodson Law.
C)transactional model of stress.
D)attribution theory.
Q5) The acronym GAS stands for
A)generalized adjustment syndrome.
B)generalized adaptation syndrome.
C)general adjustment syndrome.
D)general adaptation syndrome.
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Chapter 11: Chronic Diseases
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Q1) Someone with elevated blood glucose levels is at danger of developing
A)metabolic syndrome.
B)diabetes.
C)cardiovascular disease.
D)All of these answers are correct.
Q2) Which uncommon cancer has the highest rates among males ages 15-34?
A)leukemia
B)lung cancer
C)testicular cancer
D)myeloma
Q3) Diabetes is characterized by problems with the body's production of insulin,which is produced by the pancreas.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which type of diabetes occurs during pregnancy?
A)type 2
B)hypoglycemia
C)gestational
D)type 1
Q5) Discuss how stress is linked to cardiovascular disease risk.
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Chapter 12: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) The ________ family of viruses includes those responsible for chicken pox,cold sores,mononucleosis,and genital herpes.
Q2) HIV is spread by means of all of the following EXCEPT
A)unprotected sex with an infected partner.
B)sharing needles,syringes,or rinse water in the use of illicit drugs.
C)insect bites.
D)being born to an infected mother.
Q3) One example of a disorder that can commonly exist as a latent infection is A)cirrhosis of the liver.
B)chicken pox.
C)the common cold.
D)influenza.
Q4) Compare and contrast direct and indirect transmission in infectious disease.
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
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Chapter 13: Substance Use,Dependence,and Addiction
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Q1) The abuse of prescription drugs is a safer choice than the abuse of street drugs.
A)True
B)False
Q2) While away on vacation for two weeks,John drank heavily every day.This would be described as ________ drinking.
Q3) Explain the long-term effects of marijuana use.
Q4) Which of the following is a health effect associated with cigarette smoking?
A)reduced wrinkling
B)whiter teeth
C)increased blood sugar levels
D)improved sense of smell
Q5) Which beverage is NOT a top source of caffeine in America?
A)tea
B)soft drinks
C)coffee
D)hot chocolate
Q6) When consumed at high levels,caffeine acts as a diuretic.
A)True
B)False
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