PE Final

How can an individual benefit from participating in the recommended amount of physical activity? a. decreased risk of developing certain diseases b. decreased ability to manage stress c. increased ability to go without sleep d. increased chances of developing hypertension

One problem with weight training as a way to improve overall health is that the results of a weight training program are not measurable. True or false?

If you are not satisfied with your fitness evaluation score, there's really little you can do about it. True or false?

Overall, joining a fitness center is a bigger personal commitment than purchasing home fitness equipment. True or false?

Being a micromanager is an example of using effective team building techniques. True or false?

How many exercises encompass stretching in the human body? a. eight b. too many to count c. that depends on each individual d. none

It is not important to develop effective communication skills. True or false?

Making good lifestyle choices will result in a healthier life. True or false?

A spotter stands near the lifter with his feet wide and hands near the lower back. He pays careful attention to the bar and makes sure the lifter does not fall backwards. This is MOST likely a spotter for a. an overhead press b. a dead lift c. a squat d. a bench press

A weight lifter passes out in the gym and is taken to a local hospital. The doctor discovers she is in shock and also has an enlarged heart. What type of supplement would the doctor consider to be the most likely cause of the problem? a. a muscle-building supplement like a growth hormone b. an endurance-enhancing supplement like caffeine c. a muscle-building supplement like anabolic steroids d. an endurance-enhancing supplement like erythropoietin

There are only two or three team sports that affect all the dimensions of health. True or false?

Exercise is one of the most important keys to wellness. True or false?

It is nearly impossible to succeed in sports without strategies and techniques to improve skills. True or false?

Introducing young children to exercise can prevent ________. a. healthy development and growth b. the growth of self-esteem c. a sedentary lifestyle later in life d. the ability to interact socially

When an individual stops working out, muscles slowly ________. a. strengthen b. turn to fat c. lose strength d. stretch out

Which of the following exercise comparisons is NOT an example of increasing intensity levels? a. jogging vs. sprinting b. weight lifting with 50 pounds vs. 150 pounds c. cycling 10 miles vs. running 10 miles d. cycling on a level surface vs. cycling uphill

Which of the following is the advantage of paying for medical services out-of-pocket? a. patients can go see any doctor they can afford b. The total cost to the patient will be less than with insurance c. healthcare quality improves for patients paying cash d. hospitals will see the patient more quickly

Physiological age is the number of years a person has been alive. True or false?

Consulting a doctor, choosing the right clothes, and using appropriate protective equipment are all important steps in beginning an exercise program. True or false?

Sandra is working hard to gain some strength for spring track. She has not done much this winter, so she has decided she will do bench presses and curls on Monday, stomach and back exercises on Wednesday, and squats and leg lifts on Friday. She has decided she will do three sets of 10 for each exercise. What change could Sandra make to get the most out of her workout and meet her goals? a. Sandra should give her workout more variety by either altering the exercises, intensity, or volume of work. b. Sandra should change her work out schedule to do all of these exercises every day during the week and take the weekend off to recover. c. Sandra should do her weight lifting during the first three days of the week and use the next four days to incorporate different kinds of cardiovascular exercise. d. Sandra should cut back on the amount of lifting and add some cardiovascular exercise to each work out.

Why are physical fitness attitudes important? a. they are able to change our moods b. they reflect our internal ethics c. they show others how we feel d. they influence our activity levels

Which of the following statements about maintaining a fitness program is TRUE? a. progress is always steady b. varying exercise types helps improve the likelihood of maintaining a program successfully c. exercising with a partner can be fun, but does not improve the likelihood of maintaining a fitness program d. starting off an exercise program at a high level of intensity is advisable to improve the chances of success.

Which of the following BEST defines muscles? a. long flexible tendons that connect bones b. tough strong tissues that provide energy to perform physical activities c. thick fibrous cartilage that act when sent electrical signals d. smooth long fibers that are controlled by the skeletal system

It's okay to ignore the rules of the game if the officials don't notice. True or false?

A person's energy efficiency can be partially determined by heredity. True or false?