Physical Education Concepts
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Physical Education Concepts explores the foundational principles and practices of physical fitness, health, and wellness. The course examines the importance of regular physical activity, the effects of exercise on the body, and strategies for maintaining lifelong health. Students gain knowledge in areas such as movement skills, fitness components, goal setting, and the development of personal fitness plans, while also considering the social, psychological, and cultural aspects of physical education. The course emphasizes the value of active lifestyles and prepares students to make informed choices that promote overall well-being.
Recommended Textbook 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) In general,women have a longer ________ because they are expected to live longer than men.
Answer: life expectancy
Q2) Which of the following is NOT a task of self-care?
A)visiting the dentist and doctor
B)washing your hands frequently
C)eating healthy foods
D)understanding the results of medical studies
Answer: D
Q3) Planned,structured,repetitive body movements specifically designed to develop physical fitness is known as ________.
Answer: exercise
Q4) Noncommunicable diseases are caused by pathogens.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q5) Because it touches on issues or beliefs that some people prefer to keep private or others feel compelled to share,________ wellness is the most controversial part of wellness models.
Answer: spiritual
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Chapter 2: Positive Choices-Positive Changes
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Q1) Which of the following is the LEAST powerful influence on self-efficacy?
A)direct experience
B)persuasion
C)vicarious experience
D)past performance
Answer: B
Q2) Reinforcing factors are factors that
A)encourage or discourage new behaviors.
B)an individual brings to the table.
C)do not affect an individual's ability to change.
D)are internal.
Answer: A
Q3) Creating a "pro-versus-con" analysis is a step in behavior change.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) The transtheoretical model is also called the "stages of change" model.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Fundamentals of Physical Fitness
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Q1) A friend wants to begin a structured exercise program and has heard that general guidelines exist regarding recommended intensity for various exercise components,but does not know what they are.Explain to your friend these intensity guidelines within each area of health-related fitness.
Answer: For aerobic activities,the recommended intensity should be within the target heart rate zone (lower end for moderate-intensity aerobic exercise,higher end for vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise).Resistance exercises for muscular strength and endurance should include enough resistance to cause muscle fatigue after 8-12 repetitions.For stretching exercises to enhance flexibility,target muscles should be stretched to the point of mild tightness without significant discomfort.
Q2) In terms of home exercise equipment,the best type is one that A)you will use.
B)is expensive.
C)exercises the lower body.
D)can be easily storeD.
Answer: A
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) The method of calculating exercise intensity from your maximum heart rate and resting heart rate is called the ________ method.
Q2) A trained person can produce more ATP more quickly than an untrained person,because regular training increases the number of mitochondria in the cells.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The capillaries are responsible for
A)delivering oxygen-deficient blood to the lungs.
B)repairing muscle tissue.
C)allowing the transfer of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
D)transmitting nerve signals to the brain.
Q4) Briefly explain the three main sources of energy available during exercise and when they are used.
Q5) Catabolism is a metabolic process in which protein,fats,and carbohydrates are broken down into simple molecules.
A)True
B)False
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) Substances such as steroids,human growth hormone,insulin,and diuretics
A)are legal to use.
B)have dangerous side effects.
C)help you lose weight.
D)are safe and effective.
Q2) Which of the following are major health problems facing adults in the United States today that can be helped by muscle fitness?
A)back pain and osteoarthritis
B)bursitis and tendonitis
C)ankle sprains and leg sprains
D)cancer and hepatitis
Q3) Typical changes that occur when initiating a muscle-training program include
A)increased body fat.
B)increased muscle mass.
C)gaining inches in most areas.
D)drastic changes in clothing size.
Q4) The body's ________ muscles include abdominals,obliques,and erectors.
Q5) Intensity is often calculated as a(n)________ of an individual's 1-RM.
Q6) Compare muscle strength with muscle endurance.
Q7) DOMS stands for delayed-onset muscle ________.
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Chapter 6: Flexibility and Low-Back Fitness
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Q1) Identify several factors that are thought to contribute to poor posture.
Q2) In what body part can loss of flexibility increase the risk of falls as we age?
A)shoulders
B)hips
C)wrists
D)knees
Q3) In active stretching,you allow an outside force to assist in the stretching.
A)True
B)False
Q4) You should warm up before stretching.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Your college coordinator of fitness courses is preparing a battery of flexibility tests for students enrolled in activity classes for the upcoming semester.She asks for your help in determining factors to consider when assessing students' flexibility.What would your suggestions include?
Q6) There is the least potential for overstretching,soreness,and injury with the ballistic stretching technique.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Body Composition Basics
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Q1) What component of the body's metabolism describes the energy required to maintain essential body processes such as respiration,circulation,and temperature regulation?
A)dietary thermogenesis
B)physical activity
C)resting metabolic rate
D)convection
Q2) An individual who weighs 180 pounds and has 36 pounds of fat would have ________ percent body fat.
A)10
B)20
C)25
D)30
Q3) The type of fat typically stored in the hip and thigh region of the body is called ________ fat.
Q4) Describe the three components that comprise the body's overall metabolism.
Q5) Body mass index (BMI)is a direct measure of body-fat percentage.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Briefly differentiate the terms overweight and obese.
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Chapter 8: Nutrition Basics: Energy and Nutrients
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Q1) Protein is made up of molecules called A)micronutrients.
B)glucose.
C)triglycerides.
D)amino acids.
Q2) Briefly discuss the major functions of the three macronutrients that provide us energy.
Q3) Complex carbohydrates are also called "added sugars" and provide relatively few nutrients.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Which vitamin is found in leafy green vegetables,brussels sprouts,and asparagus and is important for normal blood clotting and bone metabolism?
A)vitamin A
B)vitamin D
C)vitamin E
D)vitamin K
Q5) Though is not an essential nutrient,________ does contain 7 calories per gram.
Q6) What contribution does alcohol intake have on one's nutrition?
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Chapter 9: Eating for Wellness and Weight Management
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Q1) Disease-causing pathogens that contaminate food are the biggest cause of A)foodborne illnesses.
B)anorexia.
C)irritable bowel syndrome.
D)acid indigestion.
Q2) Partial vegetarians are those individuals who consume vegetarian meals at least some of the time.
A)True
B)False
Q3) 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.
Q4) Refined-flour goods are recommended,because they have more fiber,vitamins,minerals,and phytochemicals than are contained in whole-grain foods.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Disease-causing organisms such as Salmonella and noroviruses are called
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Chapter 10: Stress and Its Sources
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Q1) A phobia is anxiety about a probable situation or event.
A)True
B)False
Q2) During the stress response,the emotion of fear creates the urge to A)fight.
B)flee.
C)avoid.
D)relax.
Q3) Which of the following is NOT an anger-linked health problem?
A)heart disease
B)hypertension
C)decreased immune functioning
D)cancer
Q4) All of the following are recommended stress relievers EXCEPT A)a short walk.
B)yoga.
C)reading a book.
D)drinking a glass of wine.
Q5) Explain the general adaptation syndrome.
Q6) A negative stressor is known as ________.
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Chapter 11: Chronic Diseases
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Q1) Warning signs of a stroke include upper body discomfort,cold sweat,and nausea.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A heart attack is also called a myocardial infarction.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Discuss the risk of cardiovascular disease as one ages.
Q4) Coronary artery disease and coronary heart disease are synonymous terms.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Explain what makes men more susceptible than women to cardiovascular disease.
Q6) Which condition is occurring when the heart is still pumping but is not getting enough blood to the body's organs and tissues?
A)heart attack
B)heart failure
C)cardiac arrest
D)hypertension
Q7) Persons with prediabetes usually suffer no complications.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) What is the virus that causes genital warts?
A)syphilis
B)herpes simplex type 1
C)HPV
D)HAV
Q2) Jill went to the campus health center with a high fever,severe headache,stiff neck,and sensitivity to bright light.The doctor immediately ran tests to see if she had ________.
Q3) Sources of infectious agents do NOT include A)animals.
B)water.
C)soil.
D)fire.
Q4) Syphilis can have up to four stages.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss the different types of pathogens.
Q6) Explain the phenomenon of the vaccine.
Q7) Mononucleosis is transmitted through contact with the ________ of an infected person.
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Chapter 13: Substance Use,Dependence,and Addiction
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Q1) What is the legal blood alcohol limit for persons over 21 years old?
A)0.10%
B)0.08%
C)0.02%
D)0.05%
Q2) A top source of caffeine for American adults is tea.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In men,smoking is responsible for 90 percent of all
A)kidney cancer deaths.
B)stomach cancer deaths.
C)lung cancer deaths.
D)skin cancer deaths.
Q4) While away on vacation for two weeks,John drank heavily every day.This would be described as ________ drinking.
Q5) 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
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