Test One

Question 1

The leading causes of death in the U.S. are related to…..

Answer 1

Lifestyle i.e. sedentary (inactive)

Question 2

The term______ describes life forms that require oxygen

Answer 2

Aerobic

Question 3

The 3 leading causes of death in the U.S. are….

Answer 3

1. ) Heart disease
2. ) Cancer
3. ) Smoke

Question 4

The 3 leading “key contributors of death” in the U.S. are…

Answer 4

1. ) Tobacco
2. ) Obesity
3. ) Alcohol consumption

Question 5

Aerobic exercises use large muscle groups in a rhythmic and ________ manner

Answer 5

Continuous

Question 6

To get the greatest benefit from exercise it must be consistent and ______

Answer 6

Lifelong

Question 7

From pages 13-14 there are over 15 excellent benefits of fitness walking. List 5

Answer 7

1. ) Increased stoke volume
2. ) Increased blood flow
3. ) Increased minute volume of air
4. ) Decreased total body fat
5. ) Decreased total body weight

Question 8

When jogging, the force of landing on each foot is 3.5 to 4 times your body weight. What is it during walking?
____ to ____ time your body weight

Answer 8

1 to 1.5

Question 9

Great list of aerobic exercise in bold

Answer 9

1. ) Lifetime exercise
2. ) Almost everyone can participate
3. ) Natural and Safe exercise
4. ) Inexpensive
5. ) Fat loss
6. ) Easier to start and stick with
7. ) Posture
8. ) Social activity
9. ) Get fit for sports
10. ) Rehabilitation of injuries
11. ) Cardiac rehabilitation
12. ) Exercise before/after pregnancy
13. ) Fits in with daily routine
14. ) Mental / psychological benfits

Question 10

What is the most popular form of physical activity?

Answer 10

Walking

Question 11

Walking is one of the most _____ & ______ forms of exercise to improve health and develop and maintain physical fitness

Answer 11

Safest & most effective

Question 12

The document written by health experts with national health goals is called ____ ______ ______ whose #1 goal is to help all individuals of all ages increase life expectancy and improve ______ of life

Answer 12

Healthy people report

Quality

Question 13

In the Surgeon General’s Report it was discovered that ____ % of adults do not achieve the recommended amount of physical activity and ___% are not active at all

Answer 13

60% (majority)

25%

Question 14

In the Surgeon General’s report does activity need to be strenuous to achieve health benefits?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

________ is comparable to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day

Answer 15

inactivity

Question 16

The non-competitive 6-mile walk is called a ______

Answer 16

Volksmarch

Question 17

Is racewalking an Olympic event?

Answer 17

Yes since 1908

Question 18

Fitness walking is a great exercise choice for people for 3 reasons

Answer 18

1. ) Escape from high-tech lifestyle
2. ) It’s convenient
3. ) It’s versatile

Question 19

Four types of walking

Answer 19

1. ) Hiking
2. ) Backpacking
3. ) Stairwalking
4. ) Racewalking

Question 20

Fitness walkers generally walk a mile in about ___ to ____ minutes

Answer 20

12 to 17

Question 21

What is the most important piece of clothing or equipment you can buy for fitness walking?

Answer 21

Walking shoes

Question 22

The bottom portion of a shoe that makes direct contact with your foot

Answer 22

Inner sole

Question 23

The cushioning layer between the outer and inner soles of a shoe

Answer 23

Mid-sole

Question 24

The material on the bottom of a shoe

Answer 24

Outer sole

Question 25

A shoe sole that is rounded from front to back so you can roll your foot from heel to toe as you walk

Answer 25

Rocker-shaped sol

Question 26

Why should you try on both shoes?

Answer 26

1 foot may be longer than the other

Question 27

Do walking shoes need a “breaking in” period?

Answer 27

No, should still alternate between new and old pair for a bit though

Question 28

What characteristics does a good toe box have in a walking shoe

Answer 28

Rounded, roomy toe compartment with three dimensional space

Question 29

In hot weather wear clothes that are ______ - colored and _____ fitting such as cotton

Answer 29

Light

Loose

Question 30

In cold weather dress in _____ of clothing

Answer 30

Layers

Question 31

Describe three layers of clothing for cold weather

Answer 31

1. ) The layer of clothing next to your skin should be made of a material that will keep you warm and dry, draw moisture away (loose-weave fabric with air spaces that can hold warm air to your body)
2. ) Layer on your upper body might be a long-sleeved t-shirt or turtleneck, on top of that ass a wool pullover or sweatshirt
3. ) Top layer could be a cotton sweat suit or a garment made of a synthetic fabric

Question 32

Are sauna suits recommended for weight loss?

Answer 32

No

Question 33

Name 4 additional pieces of equipment you could use when walking to make it safe and enjoyable

Answer 33

1. ) Sunglasses
2. ) Heart rate monitor
3. ) Hand weights
4. ) Walking sticks

Question 34

Shoes should be ____ longer than your big toe

Answer 34

1/4 of an inch

Question 35

What is the distance of the upstairs track in the rec center?

Answer 35

1/8th of a mile

Question 36

What is the distance of the downstairs concourse?

Answer 36

1/10 of a mile

Question 37

What is the distance around the Lunsford trail?

Answer 37

1.9 miles