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health test 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what are joint capsules? | semi elastic structures that surround major joints |
| which structures absorb and disperse stress on the spine? | intervertebral disks |
| most cases of acute back pain last longer than a month | false |
| intervertebral disks maintain the spaces between vertebrae | true |
| exercise can help prevent and manage low back pain | true |
| numbness in the foot is a possible symptom of damaged intervertebral disks | true |
| the most common cause of low back pain is sudden traumatic injury | false |
| which is a proprioceptor? | nerve |
| which stretching technique is most commonly associated with injury? | ballistic stretching |
| a stretch should be held in position for a minimum of 45 seconds | false |
| which is one of the common stretching techniques? | static stretching |
| the most common sit of back pain is the cervical region | false |
| why are ballistic stretches considered dangerous? | they may stimulate a muscular contraction during a stretch |
| the flexibility of a joint is affected by its structure, the nature of the surrounding tissue, elasticity and length. | true |
| which benefit comes with flexibility? | prevention of muscle strains |
| nerve roots in the spine are the key component of intervertebral disks | false |
| which is one outcome of good flexibility? | lower risk of sport injury |
| stretches that involve bouncy movements are the safest way for an individual to improve her or his range of motion | false |
| what is likely to cause back pain? | weak muscles |
| which best describes a function of the spinal column? | structural support for the lower body |
| sleeping on one's stomach can reduce low back pain | false |
| increased flexibility can improve performance in some sports by allowing a person to exert force through a greater range of motion | true |
| what are the yellow fibers that make connective tissue flexible? | elastin |
| which statement is true regarding a appropriate goal for flexibility? | it depends on individual fitness goals and choice of sports and activities |
| how many repetitions of a stretch are needed in each session to improve flexibility over time? | 2 or 4 |
| in active stretching, an outside force or resistance assists muscles and joints as they move through a range of motion? | false |
| what are the two principal types of connective tissue in a muscle? | elastin and collagen |
| which stretching technique do experts recommend for general fitness? | static stretching |
| what is included in the core muscles? | abdomen, pelvic floor, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and pelvis |
| Which type of wellness does protecting yourself from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace demonstrate? | environmental |
| which type of condition is defined as a disease that develops and continues over a long period? | chronic disease |
| what is the best definition of locus of control? | the figurative "place" considered responsible for events in a person's life |
| which is an example of modifying your environment to support change? | studying in the library instead of near the student union snack bar |
| which is a characteristic of the US government's Healthy People reports? | seeking to achieve a better quality of life for Americans |
| which is true of the techniques and level of effort required by a behavior change program? | they may need to be evaluated |
| which of the following most negatively affects college students' academic performance? | stress |
| what is one outcome of a healthy diet? | sufficient energy and nutrients |
| in a behavior change program, what might create a trap that is related to social influences? | trying to get friends or family to change their behavior |
| which element does environmental wellness include? | waste reduction |
| when choosing a target behavior to change, how can you maximize your chances of success? | start with something simple |
| how does setting realistic, specific goals help a person change unwanted behavior? | it makes the ultimate goal seem more manageable |
| which of the following is a main component of the Affordable Care Act(ACA)? | the requirement that people must obtain health insurance or pay a penalty |
| which best describes a spiritual wellness? | possession of a set of guiding beliefs that give meaning to life |
| according to the stages-of-change model of changing behavior, at which stage do people begin to make small changes in their behavior? | preparation stage |
| which can be the result of excessive alcohol consumption? | acts of violence |
| What are the three leading causes of death for Americans between 15 and 24 years old? | accidents, homicide, and suicide |
| what is an example of the ability to think critically | intellectual wellness |
| which of the following is associated with tobacco use? | the top causes of death in the US |
| which is an example of blaming? | my workout partner did not call me to go to the fitness center |
| what is the best definition for self efficacy? | a person's belief that she or he can take action and perform a specific task |
| which type of wellness involves the ability to live within your means and to manage your money? | financial |
| which of the following best describes a woman 25 pounds overweight who has tried a variety of diets and defends her weight by claiming all of her relatives are overweight and none has successfully lost weight? | external locus of control |
| what may occur when there is a stress barrier to a behavior change plan? | it may require you to make stress management a higher priority |
| which is a characteristic of the typical American diet? | it is too high in unhealthy fats |
| which is the last step in behavior change program? | making a contract |
| which is an example of rationalization? | i couldn't exercise today because I had to visit a friend |
| which identifies the precontemplation stage in the stages-of-change model? | belief there is no need for change |
| what can result from appropriate stress management? | a decreased susceptibility to diseases |
| what is a good strategy for achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight? | regular exercise |
| muscular strength is the ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension for a long period of time or to contract a muscle repeatedly | false |
| which change to muscle cells causes older adults to lose muscular strength? | the cells get smaller in size |
| what is the first step in creating a successful fitness program | assess your current fitness level |
| a person with excessive body fat is less likely to experience health problems | false |
| only healthy women over the age of 40 should see a physician before beginning an exercise program | false |
| lifestyle physical activities make up the tip of the physical activity pyramid | false |
| if one must temporarily stop exercising regularly, which factor should be maintained which the others are curtailed? | intensity |
| to obtain health benefits, one should do daily physical activity in one session rather than in multiple bouts | false |
| exercise and physical activity are synonyms | false |
| which terms is defined as the ability of the body to perform prolonged, large muscle dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity? | cardiorespiratory endurance |
| what is the definition of muscular strength? | the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort |
| which is the most effective in improving flexibility? | stretching major muscle groups regularly |
| which type of exercise is a component of health-related fitness? | cardiorespiratory endurance |
| which activities are best for developing cardiorespiratory endurance? | activities that involve continuous rhythmic movements of large muscles |
| how quickly will people who stop exercising lose up to 50% of their fitness improvement? | 2 months |
| callisthenic exercises such as sit ups and push ups can develop muscular strength and endurance | true |
| physical activity guidelines published by the US Department of Health and Human Services suggest which action to achieve or maintain weight loss? | exercise moderately for 60 to 90 minutes per day on most days of the week |
| what is another name for cycle training? | periodization |
| the principle of specificity states that placing increasing amounts of stress on the body causes adaptions that improve fitness | false |
| what characteristic helps make goals long lasting and attainable? | goals should be clear and important to you personally |
| which activities best develop muscular strength and endurance? | activities that involve working with resistance, such as weights or performing callisthenic exercises |
| a warm up reduces the temperature of muscles | false |
| what characterizes healthy body composition? | high proportion of muscle, bone, and water and an acceptably low proportion of fat |
| cardiorespiratory endurance training is the best way to increase muscle mass | false |
| the relative risk of death from heart disease decreases by as much as 65% when the least and most active men and women are compared | true |
| which combination of activities develops healthy body composition? | sensible diet, resistance training, and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise |
| what is one effect of increasing one's cardiorespiratory endurance? | the resting heart rate decreases |
| which is a definition of physical activity? | movement carried out by the skeletal muscles that requires energy |
| balance is considered a skill-related component of fitness | true |
| with sustained stress, during what stage of the general adaptation syndrome does a new level of homeostasis occur | resistance stage |
| which statement applies to regular exercise and its ability to help manage stress? | exercise enhances one's sense of general well being |
| stress triggered by pleasant stressors is called distress | false |
| spiritual wellness is associated with greater coping skills | true |
| what is the state of the heart during systole | contracting |
| how can stress increase the risk for cardiovascular disease? | it increases blood pressure |
| how is stress best defined? | the physical and emotional state associated with the stress response |
| which relaxation technique directly addresses muscle tension? | progressive relaxation |
| what is eustress? | stress triggered by a pleasant events |
| insomnia and poor appetite are possible symptoms of depression | true |
| which statement offers valid advice about depression and suicide? | severe depression is linked to suicide |
| self disclosure involves revealing personal information that we ordinarily wouldn't reveal because of the risk involved | true |
| to where does pulmonary circulation carry blood? | lungs |
| which problem causes the brain's temperature regulatory center to fail? | heatstroke |
| which statement is true regarding warm-up sessions | they can enhance performance and reduce injuries |
| how does regular endurance exercise contribute to better control of body fat? | it increases daily calorie expenditure |
| which one of the following instructions for monitoring your exercise heart rate is correct? | count the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4 |
| what is the storage form of carbohydrate in the liver, muscles, and kidneys? | glycogen |
| what is a recommended treatment of minor soft tissue injuries, such a bruises? | ice |
| during exercise in the heat, which problem is associated with muscle fatigue? | heat cramps |
| how does regular endurance exercise reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes? | it improves control of blood sugar |
| what hsould a beginner do during the initial phase of an exercise program? | exercise at the low end of the target heart rate range |
| blood pressure is greater during systole than during diastole | true |
| for exercise sessions lasting more than 90 minutes, a sports drink is recommended as a fluid replacement | true |
| endurance exercise training can improve maximal oxygen consumption up to 50 percent in most people | false |
| blood flow to the skin decreases during exercise | false |
| during short, high intensity activities, fat is the favored fuel | false |
| people who are fit have a higher resting heart rate than people who are unfit | false |
| weight machines are safer, but an exercise should use a spotter | false |
| which advantage is associated with static exercises? | they require no equipment |
| what do stability ball exercises improve? | "core" endurance and strength |
| weight training improves body composition by increasing fat-free mass and raising metabolism | true |
| when does the metabolic rate increase? | when muscle mass increases |
| muscular endurance can be assessed by measuring the speed at which a set amount of weight can be moved | false |
| how much boost to the resting metabolic rate can strength training provide? | 15% |
| which activity is recommended when working with free weights? | use a spotter for all exercises |
| what is the best way to improve muscular endurance | use light resistance with many repetitions |
| which statement describes a condition of gender and strength training? | women tend to lose inches and increase strength with resistance training |
| exercises involving small muscles should be done before exercises using large muscle groups? | false |
| properly aligning the spine and the strong muscles in which area can reduce such injuries as low back pain? | abdomen and hips |
| what is the recommended amount of resistance and number of repetitions for improving muscular endurance? | 40-60% RM; 15 to 20 repetitions |
| which condition can cause the decrease in muscle strength that is often associated with aging? | inactivity |
| how long should the rest interval between sets last to gain muscular strength and endurance for general fitness? | 1 to 3 minutes |
| what do experts say when they compare free weights to weight machines? | weight machines are safer |
| women have a much larger proportion of muscle tissue in the upper body, compared to men | false |
| slow twitch muscle fibers do not fatigue as rapidly as fast twitch muscle fibers | true |
| which describes a muscle fiber? | an individual muscle cell |
| which activities predominantly use fast-twitch muscle fibers? | sprinting |
| what characterizes slow twitch muscle fibers? | fatigue resistance |
| at what age do people typically begin to lose muscle mass? | 30 |
| myofibrils are made up of groups of muscle fibers | false |
| which muscle group do lunges develop? | quadriceps |
| how does strength training help prevent and manage chronic disease? | improving glucose metabolism |
| how is muscular strength assessed? | by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in one effort |
| what is the best description for isometric exercise? | applying force without a change in the length of the muscle |
| muscular strength with increase more rapidly if you rest a day between workouts than if you train every day | true |
| which is true when comparing free weights and weight machines? | free weights strengthen in ways that are more adaptable to real life motion |
| strength training can lessen bone loss in postmenopausal women | true |
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