NCSF Health and Physical Fitness

Question 1

Myocardial infarction, stroke, and atherosclerosis are all forms of ____________.

Answer 1

cardiovascular disease

Question 2

Which of the following is an absolute indication for medical referral prior to starting an exercise program?

a. resting systolic blood pressure over 90mmHg
b. recurrent pain in the leg upon exertion
c. LDL-C > 100 mg/dl
d. Female body fat > 30%

Answer 2

b) recurrent leg pain upon exertion

Question 3

Which of the following represents the greatest risk for developing heart disease?

a. resting systolic blood pressure 135mmHg
b. exercise heart rate over 170bpm
c. HDL-C 35mg/dl
d. triglycerides 180 mg/dl

Answer 3

c) HDL-C 35mg/dl

Question 4

_______ is the minimum amount of physical activity one should accumulate in order to improve one’s cardiorespiratory fitness.

Answer 4

Thirty minutes of aerobic activity most days of the week

Question 5

An increase in _______ cholesterol has been shown to be a risk factor for heart disease. The tolerable upper limit is _______ mg/dl.

Answer 5

LDL; 135mg/dl

Question 6

Exercise is recommended as part of the treatment for people with Type II diabetes because of its effect on _______.

Answer 6

insulin sensitivity and body fat

Question 7

Which of the following modes of exercise would be best for increasing bone density?

a) Cycling
b) Yoga
c) Resistance Training
d) Water aerobics

Answer 7

c) resistance training

Question 8

Lack of abdominal muscle endurance and pelvic instability is commonly associated with ___________.

Answer 8

low back pain

Question 9

_________ occurs once a coronary artery becomes blocked and oxygen supply does not meet demand.

Answer 9

Myocardial ischemia

Question 10

_________ is the type of obesity linked to hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance.

Answer 10

Visceral adiposity

Question 11

Smoker usually have _______ than non-smokers.

a) more carbon monoxide bound to hemoglobin
b) more free radical formation
c) more arterial damage
d) all of the above

Answer 11

d) all of the above

Question 12

Osteoporosis is a disease that occurs when ______ is at least 2.5 standard deviations below average for an given age range.

Answer 12

Bone mineral density

Question 13

________ is the type of stress that causes a positive adaptation response when applied to the body in appropriate doses.

Answer 13

Eustress

Question 14

_________ is the preventable condition characterized by a loss of muscle mass that occurs with age, leading to a 15% reduction in strength per decade after age 50.

Answer 14

Sarcopenia

Question 15

With age, decreases in joint ROM are attributed primarily due to

Answer 15

reduction in the number of sarcomeres along a muscle’s length.

Question 16

Exercise-induced hypoglycemia can occur in patients with Type I diabetes since exercise acutely _______ blood sugar levels.

Answer 16

decreases

Question 17

Hypertension causes _______ disease by damaging the _____ of the vessel.

Answer 17

coronary artery; endothelial lining

Question 18

What are some standard recommendations to treat hypertension?

Answer 18

Decrease sodium intake, loss of body fat, endurance exercise, increase potassium intake

Question 19

An abnormal heart rhythm is medical referred to as an ________.

Answer 19

arrhythmia

Question 20

Approximately 90% of an individuals bone mineral density is attained before age _______ and is maximized around age _________.

Answer 20

18; 30