Chapter 1

Question 1

any movement that works the larger muscles of the body, such as arm, leg, and back muscles.

Answer 1

physical activity

Question 2

physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive, and that results in improvements in fitness.

Answer 2

exercise

Question 3

the body’s ability to carry out daily tasks and still have enough reserve energy to respond to unexpected demands.

Answer 3

physical fitness

Question 4

total fitness

Answer 4

personal fitness

Question 5

a combination of physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.

Answer 5

health

Question 6

total health in all three areas.

Answer 6

wellness

Question 7

the ability to maintain high levels of health and wellness by reducing your risk of developing health problems.

Answer 7

functional health

Question 8

physically inactive

Answer 8

sedentary

Question 9

feelings of self-confidence and personal worth

Answer 9

self-esteem

Question 10

struggles or disagreements

Answer 10

conflicts

Question 11

a person’s physical ability to function independently in life, without assistance.

Answer 11

functional fitness

Question 12

your ability to perform successfully in various games and sports.

Answer 12

skill-related fitness

Question 13

your ability to become and stay physically healthy.

Answer 13

health-related fitness

Question 14

what are the 2 forms of physical activity?

Answer 14

o Recreational: sports, dancing, swimming

o Incidental to other activities: household chores, part-time job

Question 15

how does one achieve personal fitness?

Answer 15

o Maintain acceptable levels of physical fitness.
o Participate I regular physical activity.
o Eat nutritious foods.
o Sleep 8 to 9 hours each night.
o Have regular medical checkups.
o Maintain an appropriate weight.
o Avoid harmful substances.

Question 16

what are the risks associated with sedentary lifestyle?

Answer 16

o	Heart disease
o	High blood pressure.
o	Stroke
o	Diabetes
o	Certain forms of cancer

Question 17

what are the benefits of mental/emotional health?

Answer 17

o Thinking more clearly
o Handling stress better
o High self-esteem

Question 18

what are the benefit of social health?

Answer 18

o Develop and maintain friendships
o Work well as part of a group of people
o Effectively recognize and resolve conflicts.

Question 19

how often should one take part in moderate-Intensity physical activities?

Answer 19

30 minutes per day

Question 20

how often should one take part in aerobic activities?

Answer 20

3-5 days per week

Question 21

how often should one take part in anaerobic activities?

Answer 21

2-3 days per week

Question 22

how often should one take part in flexibility activities?

Answer 22

2 or more days a week

Question 23

how often should one take part in sedentary activities?

Answer 23

do infrequently

Question 24

What is Healthy People 2010’s goal for all Americans?

Answer 24

For them to reach and sustain high levels of fitness in skill-related fitness and health-related fitness.

Question 25

conditions and behaviors that represent a potential threat to an individual’s well-being

Answer 25

Risk factors

Question 26

the sum of the physical and mental traits that you inherit from your parents

Answer 26

heredity

Question 27

the mind and body’s response to the demands and threats of everyday life

Answer 27

stress

Question 28

what2 risk factor can’t you change?

Answer 28

age and heredity

Question 29

what diseases and disorders can heredity determine your likelihood of developing?

Answer 29

o High blood pressure
o Heart disease
o Diabetes
o Certain types of cancers

Question 30

what risk factors and behaviors can’t be modified?

Answer 30

o Heredity
o Gender
o Type 1 diabetes

Question 31

what risk factors and behaviors can be modified?

Answer 31

o	Sedentary lifestyles
o	Smoking
o	Food choices
o	Excessive stress
o	Obesity

Question 32

how do you manage stress in your life?

Answer 32

o Adjust your eating habits
o Spend some time alone
o Maintain a high level of physical activity

Question 33

your mindset or outlook towards a given topic or subject.

Answer 33

attitude

Question 34

people the same age who share a common range of interests and beliefs

Answer 34

peers

Question 35

the collective forms of mass communication found within society at any given time

Answer 35

media

Question 36

a pledge or a promise

Answer 36

commitment

Question 37

the ability to stick to a plan of action

Answer 37

adherence

Question 38

the view you have of yourself

Answer 38

self-concepts

Question 39

what factors shape your attitude?

Answer 39

your peers and the media

Question 40

a step-by-step approach for helping people achieve their fitness goals.

Answer 40

behavioral-change stairway

Question 41

any exercise or activity performed most days of the week, preferably daily

Answer 41

regular physical activity or exercise

Question 42

any activity or exercise that ranges in intensity from light-to-borderline-heavy exertion

Answer 42

moderate physical activity or exercise

Question 43

any activity or exercise that ranges in intensity from heavy-to-maximum exertion

Answer 43

vigorous physical activity or exercise

Question 44

what are the steps in the behavioral-change stairway?

Answer 44

o Not thinking about being personally fit.
o Thinking about being personally fit
o Planning on being personally fit
o Starting to become personally fit
o Maintaining personal fitness behaviors
o Relapse or stopping of personal fitness behaviors

Question 45

what are the 4 steps of the stairway?

Answer 45

o Beginning to climb
o Planning your journey
o Staying on track
o Staying at the top

Question 46

as teens, what is the minimum amount of minutes we should spend doing activity of exercise per week?

Answer 46

225 minutes