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.   cardiorespiratory fitness.
C.   physical activity.
D.   exercise.
Question #2
The foundation of health-related fitness is
A.   cardiorespiratory fitness.
B.   a healthy body composition.
C.   muscular endurance.
D.   muscular strength.
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 30 minutes of stretching a day.
B.   Performing resistance exercises 2 days per week for most major muscle groups in sets of 15-30 repetitions.
C.   At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week.
D.   At least 10 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week.
Question #4
Exercise may reduce the risk of cancer by
A.   increasing the levels of estrogens in the bloodstream.
B.   reducing the risk of muscle injuries.
C.   increasing appetite.
D.   encouraging the body to process and remove toxic substances.
Question #5
Exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes by increasing the body's ability to
A.   use insulin.
B.   move through a full range of motion.
C.   use carbohydrates for energy.
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.   heatstroke.
B.   heat exhaustion.
C.   muscle cramps
D.   hypothermia.
Question #7
The FITT principle stands for
A.   flexibility, interacting with training and time.
B.    frequency, intensity, training and type.
C.   frequency, intensity, time, and type.
D.   four components, increasing, to tone and treat illness.
Question #8
Being able to move quickly and fluidly through a range of motion is known as
A.   progressive flexibility.
B.   dynamic flexibility.
C.   static flexibility.
D.   core 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.   Lung cancer
D.   Colorectal 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.   reversibility.
B.   individuality.
C.   adaptation.
D.   recuperation.

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