Health Chapter 11

Front 1

Regular physical activity has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT

A.lower incidence of coronary disease..

B.lower incidence of diabetes.

C.lower life expectancy.

D.lower incidence of hypertension.

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lower life expectancy

Front 2

Regular aerobic exercise can reduce which type of cholesterol known as "bad cholesterol"?

Back 2

LDL's

Front 3

Which of the following is true about target heart rate?

A.It varies by a person's body weight.

B.It is the threshold level of exercise at which one cannot talk and exercise comfortably.

C.It is a percentage of your maximum heart rate.

D.It is a measure of the heart rate after 20 minutes of exercise

Back 3

it is a percentage of maximum heart rate

Front 4

Women who lift weights will not develop the same bulky muscles as men due to lower levels.

Back 4

testosterone

Front 5

Exercise helps with weight control by increasing the body's

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metabolic rate

Front 6

Which of the following is not true about hypothermia?

A. It usually happens in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

B.In early stages it causes shivering.

C.It may produce poor judgment, apathy, and amnesia.

D.It is a potentially fatal condition from abnormally low body temperature.

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it usually happens in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit

Front 7

Training for muscle endurance can be done with

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free weights, machines, resistance equipment, or your own body weight.

Front 8

An example of an exercise to build core strength would be

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abdominal curl-ups.

Front 9

A vigorous workout raises a person's metabolic rate during exercise and for several hours.

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true

Front 10

With weight training, women can expect to develop muscle to the same extent as men.

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false

Front 11

Which of the following is NOT a major health-related component of physical fitness?

A. Muscular strength and endurance.

B.Body image

C.Cardiorespiratory fitness.

D.Body composition.

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body image

Front 12

Walking to class or up a flight of stairs would be examples of

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physical activity

Front 13

Which statement best summarizes the association between exercise and improved immunity?

A.Regular exercise does not have any correlation to a healthy immune system.

B.Moderate-intensity exercise temporarily increases the number of white blood cells, thereby boosting immunity.

C.The most significant improvements in immunity are seen when a moderate exerciser begins a more intense exercise program.

D.Long-term, heavy exercisers get the most gain in immunity versus those who exercise only moderately.

Back 13

Moderate-intensity exercise temporarily increases the number of white blood cells, thereby boosting immunity.

Front 14

Exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by all of the following EXCEPT

A.increasing LDL levels.

B.increasing heart efficiency.

C.improving blood flow.

D.increasing the number of capillaries.

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increasing LDL levels

Front 15

All of the following are ways to measure the intensity of cardiovascular exercise EXCEPT

A.rating of perceived exertion.

B.blood gas analysis.

C.target heart rate.

D.talk test.

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blood gas analysis

Front 16

Tasha is 20 years old and wants to find her 60 percent target heart rate. This calculation would equal

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120 beats per minute

Front 17

Which of the following statements is true about tai chi?

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Tai chi is an ancient Chinese form of exercise widely practiced in the West that promotes balance, coordination and meditation.

Front 18

The amount of force that a muscle is capable of exerting is referred to as

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muscular strength

Front 19

The principle of fitness training that holds that the body should be gradually required to do more than it is used to doing is

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overload

Front 20

If you can perform regular moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity without excessive fatigue you are considered to be

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physically fit

Front 21

Exercise can improve mental health by

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burning off chemical byproducts of the stress response and increasing endorphins.

Front 22

All of the following are overuse injury EXCEPT

A.runner's knee.

B.plantar fasciitis.

C.ligament sprain.

D.shin splints.

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ligament sprain

Front 23

All of the following are part of the RICE formula for treating sports and fitness-related injuries EXCEPT

A.elevate the injured extremity.

B.apply heat at the injury site.

C.compress the injury with an elastic bandage.

D.rest the injured body part.

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apply heat at the injury site

Front 24

What is most serious form of heat-related illness?

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heatstroke

Front 25

What of the following would NOT be good advice for someone who is purchasing running shoes?

A.Make sure the shoes are made specifically for running.

B.Make sure the shoes have good shock absorption.

C.Make sure they fit properly by trying them on later in the day when feet have expanded to their largest size.

D.Make sure there is no extra room in the toe box.

Back 25

Make sure there is no extra room in the toe box.

Front 26

A person with strong core muscles has improved posture and

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reduced chance of injury.

Front 27

When doing some form of aerobic exercise, you are at an appropriate intensity when you are

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able to talk to someone.

Front 28

A swimmer trying to improve her stroke performance concentrates mainly on upper body weight training; her training program is an example of

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specificity

Front 29

The body's core muscles are

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back and abdominals

Front 30

General pain that occurs below the knee and above the ankle is called

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shin splints

Front 31

Good advice to someone who wants to exercise in hot weather would include all of the following EXCEPT

A.wear appropriate clothing.

B.avoid dehydration.

C.exercise in early morning or evening, when temperatures are cooler.

D.restrict the intake of fluids before working out.

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restrict the intake of fluids before working out

Front 32

A sprained ankle should be iced

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for 20 minutes every hour for the first 24 to 72 hours.

Front 33

Which type of exercise is designed to increase heart rate?

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aerobic

Front 34

The amount of effort needed during a workout to improve some aspect of fitness is exercise

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intensity

Front 35

Longevity is positively correlated with the intensity of regular exercise.

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true

Front 36

People who exercise regularly experience physical benefits but not any psychological benefits.

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false

Front 37

The lower the intensity of activity, the longer the duration of exercise should be.

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true

Front 38

If you strain your muscle during exercise you should put heat packs on it when you get home to ease the pain and promote healing.

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false

Front 39

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of muscles in the lower back.

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false

Front 40

Regular physical activity decreases LDL levels and increases HDL levels in the blood.

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true