true and false Flashcards
the epidemic of physical inactivity in the US is called Secondary Death Syndrome
False
the leading cause of death in the US today are largely lifestyle related
True
the surgeon general’s report states that regular moderate physical activity can prevent premature death, unnecessary illness and disability
True
physical fitness alone is always sufficient to lower the risk of disease and ensure better health
False
the main emphasis of a fitness program should be on skill-related components
False
individuals who are indifferent and helpless believe that consequences of unhealthy behaviors often don’t manifest themselves until years later
False
people who believe they have control over events are said to have an external locus of control
false
transtheoretical model of change illustrates change as a gradual process that involves several stages
true
the action stage requires the greatest commitment of time and energy on the part of the individual
true
in countering, the person restructures the physical surroundings to avoid behavior problems and decrease temptation
False
recommended body weight can be accurately determined using height/weight charts
False
storage fat is found around major organs
True
dual energy x-ray absorptiometry uses a computerized pressure sensors to determine the amount of air displaced by the person inside the chamber
False
assessing body composition using skinfold thickness is based on the principle that the amount of subcutaneous fat is proportional to total body fat
True
the BMI is considered the standard technique to differentiate fat from lean body mass
False
body mass index BMI is a better predictor than waist circumference WC of the risk for disease
False
mortality rate is higher for obese people and for under weight people
True
science evidence now links participation in fitness and wellness programs not only to better health but also lower medical costs and higher job productivity
True
the 400 meter swim is an anaerobic exercise
False
muscular endurance is best tested using maximal exercise
False
one exercise that can be prescribed for backache syndrome is walking
true
women exhibit a 15-30% higher VO2max due to larger blood volume and higher body fat than men
False
lengthening a muscle as it exerts resistive force is know as positive resistance
False
cardiorespiratory endurance exercises often are called endurance exercises
False
a major objective of core strength training is to exercise the abdominals and lower back muscles in unison
true
the amount of blood ejected with each beat of the heart is called stroke volume
true
an activity must be intense to activate fast-twitch fibers
true
to apply the specificity principle, strength training for the shot put (track & field event) is best accomplished using concentric exercises.
false
back pain is considered chronic if it persists more than 12 months
false
general recommendation for beginning flexibility development is to conduct 3-4 flexibility sessions each week
false
hypokinetic diseases are the diseases caused by to much physical activity
false
strength is best developed at an intensity of 60 percent of 1 RM
false
after 6-8 weeks of flexibility development, current flexibility levels can be maintained with as few as 2 flexibility session per week
true
skill-related fitness is important for the improvement of health and wellness
False
power refers to the ability to quickly and efficiently change body position and direction
false
skill-related fitness activities are by far the most common causes of injuries
false
reaction time is the ability to rapidly propel the body or part of the body from one point to another
false
the alarm reaction is the immediate response to the stressor
true
during the resistance phase, the body functions at diminished capacity while it recovers from stress
false
all too often, individuals bring on stress as a result of their behavior pattern
true
type B behavior brings on more stress
False
the benefits of physical activity in reducing responses to stress are not well known
false
visual imagery involves the creation of relaxing visual images and scenes in times of stress to elicit body and mind relaxation
True
VO2 is determined by the heart rate, the stroke volume, and the amount of oxygen removed from the vascular system
true
the appropriate cardiorespiratory fitness mode of exercise is rhythmic and continuous
true
cardiorespiratory endurance is a measure of how the lungs, heart, blood vessels, and muscular systems work together during aerobic activities
true
the quality of the training program plays a crucial role in how each person responds and improves following an exercise program
false
