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.   physical fitness.
B.   physical activity.
C.   cardiorespiratory fitness.
D.   exercise.
Question #2
The foundation of health-related fitness is
A.   muscular endurance.
B.   a healthy body composition.
C.   muscular strength.
D.   cardiorespiratory fitness.
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.   At least 30 minutes of stretching a day.
C.   At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week.
D.   Performing resistance exercises 2 days per week for most major muscle groups in sets of 15-30 repetitions.
Question #4
Exercise may reduce the risk of cancer by
A.   increasing the levels of estrogens in the bloodstream.
B.   increasing appetite.
C.   encouraging the body to process and remove toxic substances.
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.   muscle cramps
B.   heatstroke.
C.   heat exhaustion.
D.   hypothermia.
Question #7
The FITT principle stands for
A.   four components, increasing, to tone and treat illness.
B.    frequency, intensity, training and type.
C.   flexibility, interacting with training and time.
D.   frequency, intensity, time, and type.
Question #8
Being able to move quickly and fluidly through a range of motion is known as
A.   dynamic flexibility.
B.   core flexibility.
C.   static flexibility.
D.   progressive flexibility.
Question #9
Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of which of the following?
A.   Type I Diabetes
B.   HIV infection
C.   Colorectal cancer
D.   Lung cancer
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.   adaptation.
B.   reversibility.
C.   recuperation.
D.   individuality.

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