HLE 1150 - Personal and Community Health » Spring 2021 » Quiz 6 Physical Activity for Fitness and Health

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Question #1
The ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of activity and respond to physical demands is known as
A.   cardiorespiratory fitness.
B.   exercise.
C.   physical fitness.
D.   physical activity.
Question #2
The foundation of health-related fitness is
A.   cardiorespiratory fitness.
B.   muscular endurance.
C.   muscular strength.
D.   a healthy body composition.
Question #3
Which of the following activity levels would adhere to the Physical Activity Guideline for Americans from the Department of Health and Human service?
A.   At least 10 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week.
B.   Performing resistance exercises 2 days per week for most major muscle groups in sets of 15-30 repetitions.
C.   At least 30 minutes of stretching a day.
D.   At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week.
Question #4
Exercise may reduce the risk of cancer by
A.   increasing appetite.
B.   encouraging the body to process and remove toxic substances.
C.   increasing the levels of estrogens in the bloodstream.
D.   reducing the risk of muscle injuries.
Question #5
Exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes by increasing the body's ability to
A.   use insulin.
B.   use carbohydrates for energy.
C.   move through a full range of motion.
D.   raise blood sugar levels.
Question #6
Karen has been working out in the heat and is beginning to feel fatigued and nauseated. It is likely that Karen is developing
A.   heat exhaustion.
B.   heatstroke.
C.   muscle cramps
D.   hypothermia.
Question #7
The FITT principle stands for
A.   frequency, intensity, time, and type.
B.   four components, increasing, to tone and treat illness.
C.   flexibility, interacting with training and time.
D.    frequency, intensity, training and type.
Question #8
Being able to move quickly and fluidly through a range of motion is known as
A.   static flexibility.
B.   progressive flexibility.
C.   core flexibility.
D.   dynamic flexibility.
Question #9
Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of which of the following?
A.   Lung cancer
B.   Colorectal cancer
C.   HIV infection
D.   Type I Diabetes
Question #10
The principle that states your fitness level will decline if you don't maintain your physical activity is known as the principle of
A.   reversibility.
B.   recuperation.
C.   individuality.
D.   adaptation.

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