true and false

Question 1

the epidemic of physical inactivity in the US is called Secondary Death Syndrome

Answer 1

False

Question 2

the leading cause of death in the US today are largely lifestyle related

Answer 2

True

Question 3

the surgeon general’s report states that regular moderate physical activity can prevent premature death, unnecessary illness and disability

Answer 3

True

Question 4

physical fitness alone is always sufficient to lower the risk of disease and ensure better health

Answer 4

False

Question 5

the main emphasis of a fitness program should be on skill-related components

Answer 5

False

Question 6

individuals who are indifferent and helpless believe that consequences of unhealthy behaviors often don’t manifest themselves until years later

Answer 6

False

Question 7

people who believe they have control over events are said to have an external locus of control

Answer 7

false

Question 8

transtheoretical model of change illustrates change as a gradual process that involves several stages

Answer 8

true

Question 9

the action stage requires the greatest commitment of time and energy on the part of the individual

Answer 9

true

Question 10

in countering, the person restructures the physical surroundings to avoid behavior problems and decrease temptation

Answer 10

False

Question 11

recommended body weight can be accurately determined using height/weight charts

Answer 11

False

Question 12

storage fat is found around major organs

Answer 12

True

Question 13

dual energy x-ray absorptiometry uses a computerized pressure sensors to determine the amount of air displaced by the person inside the chamber

Answer 13

False

Question 14

assessing body composition using skinfold thickness is based on the principle that the amount of subcutaneous fat is proportional to total body fat

Answer 14

True

Question 15

the BMI is considered the standard technique to differentiate fat from lean body mass

Answer 15

False

Question 16

body mass index BMI is a better predictor than waist circumference WC of the risk for disease

Answer 16

False

Question 17

mortality rate is higher for obese people and for under weight people

Answer 17

True

Question 18

science evidence now links participation in fitness and wellness programs not only to better health but also lower medical costs and higher job productivity

Answer 18

True

Question 19

the 400 meter swim is an anaerobic exercise

Answer 19

False

Question 20

muscular endurance is best tested using maximal exercise

Answer 20

False

Question 21

one exercise that can be prescribed for backache syndrome is walking

Answer 21

true

Question 22

women exhibit a 15-30% higher VO2max due to larger blood volume and higher body fat than men

Answer 22

False

Question 23

lengthening a muscle as it exerts resistive force is know as positive resistance

Answer 23

False

Question 24

cardiorespiratory endurance exercises often are called endurance exercises

Answer 24

False

Question 25

a major objective of core strength training is to exercise the abdominals and lower back muscles in unison

Answer 25

true

Question 26

the amount of blood ejected with each beat of the heart is called stroke volume

Answer 26

true

Question 27

an activity must be intense to activate fast-twitch fibers

Answer 27

true

Question 28

to apply the specificity principle, strength training for the shot put (track & field event) is best accomplished using concentric exercises.

Answer 28

false

Question 29

back pain is considered chronic if it persists more than 12 months

Answer 29

false

Question 30

general recommendation for beginning flexibility development is to conduct 3-4 flexibility sessions each week

Answer 30

false

Question 31

hypokinetic diseases are the diseases caused by to much physical activity

Answer 31

false

Question 32

strength is best developed at an intensity of 60 percent of 1 RM

Answer 32

false

Question 33

after 6-8 weeks of flexibility development, current flexibility levels can be maintained with as few as 2 flexibility session per week

Answer 33

true

Question 34

skill-related fitness is important for the improvement of health and wellness

Answer 34

False

Question 35

power refers to the ability to quickly and efficiently change body position and direction

Answer 35

false

Question 36

skill-related fitness activities are by far the most common causes of injuries

Answer 36

false

Question 37

reaction time is the ability to rapidly propel the body or part of the body from one point to another

Answer 37

false

Question 38

the alarm reaction is the immediate response to the stressor

Answer 38

true

Question 39

during the resistance phase, the body functions at diminished capacity while it recovers from stress

Answer 39

false

Question 40

all too often, individuals bring on stress as a result of their behavior pattern

Answer 40

true

Question 41

type B behavior brings on more stress

Answer 41

False

Question 42

the benefits of physical activity in reducing responses to stress are not well known

Answer 42

false

Question 43

visual imagery involves the creation of relaxing visual images and scenes in times of stress to elicit body and mind relaxation

Answer 43

True

Question 44

VO2 is determined by the heart rate, the stroke volume, and the amount of oxygen removed from the vascular system

Answer 44

true

Question 45

the appropriate cardiorespiratory fitness mode of exercise is rhythmic and continuous

Answer 45

true

Question 46

cardiorespiratory endurance is a measure of how the lungs, heart, blood vessels, and muscular systems work together during aerobic activities

Answer 46

true

Question 47

the quality of the training program plays a crucial role in how each person responds and improves following an exercise program

Answer 47

false