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 activity.
B.   physical fitness.
C.   cardiorespiratory fitness.
D.   exercise.
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.   Performing resistance exercises 2 days per week for most major muscle groups in sets of 15-30 repetitions.
B.   At least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week.
C.   At least 10 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise per week.
D.   At least 30 minutes of stretching a day.
Question #4
Exercise may reduce the risk of cancer by
A.   increasing appetite.
B.   encouraging the body to process and remove toxic substances.
C.   reducing the risk of muscle injuries.
D.   increasing the levels of estrogens in the bloodstream.
Question #5
Exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes by increasing the body's ability to
A.   use carbohydrates for energy.
B.   use insulin.
C.   raise blood sugar levels.
D.   move through a full range of motion.
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.   hypothermia.
B.   heatstroke.
C.   heat exhaustion.
D.   muscle cramps
Question #7
The FITT principle stands for
A.    frequency, intensity, training and type.
B.   four components, increasing, to tone and treat illness.
C.   frequency, intensity, time, and type.
D.   flexibility, interacting with training and time.
Question #8
Being able to move quickly and fluidly through a range of motion is known as
A.   core flexibility.
B.   progressive flexibility.
C.   static flexibility.
D.   dynamic flexibility.
Question #9
Physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of which of the following?
A.   HIV infection
B.   Lung cancer
C.   Type I Diabetes
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.   individuality.
B.   adaptation.
C.   reversibility.
D.   recuperation.

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