Topic Test (Introduction To Fitness)

Which of these concepts represents the most encompassing aspect of our lives? A. physical health B. physical fitness C. wellness D. emotional health

Which of the factors below is NOT critical in developing good physical fitness? A. environment B. behavior C. age D. heredity

Which of the following activities belongs on the top of the physical activity pyramid? A. playing video games B. calisthenics C. sprinting D. running

Regular physical activity can help prevent disease by __________. A. controlling weight B. controlling blood pressure C. improving cardiorespiratory fitness D. all of the above

Which of the following statements about stress management is TRUE? A. Unmanaged stress can have a negative impact on an individual's life. B. Participating in physical activity is an ineffective way to manage stress. C. Individuals who fail to manage stress levels are unlikely to suffer any negative consequences. D. all of the above

Your living environment, whether urban or rural, can affect your level of physical fitness.

Overall, you need to take responsibility for your physical fitness.

Vigorous exercise should provide a significant challenge to your cardiorespiratory system.

Adults need at least 1 hour and 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week for important health benefits.

Which of the following hobbies contribute to improving your physical fitness? A. playing video games B. watching TV C. kayaking D. stamp collecting

Regular exercise often leads to an improved body image.

Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? Yoga

Which of the following is NOT a type of wellness? A. spiritual B. social C. spacial D. mental

Inherited diseases can __________, which will negatively affect physical fitness. A. increase muscle fibers B. limit cardiovascular functionality C. increase flexibility D. all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with hypertension? A. nosebleeds B. regular heartbeat C. chest pain D. vision problems

How much physical activity should an adult have each week? A. 60 minutes per day, 7 days a week B. 30 minutes per day, 7 days a week C. 60 minutes per day, 5 days a week D. 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week

Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid? Heavy weight lifting

Which of the following is NOT a likely result of regular physical activity? A. increased energy B. decreased attention span C. improved school attendance D. improved self-image

Physical fitness attitudes are set during childhood and cannot change.

One-fourth of adults in the United States are not active at all.

How are hypertension, heart disease, and stroke related? A. They are all the result of high levels of glucose in the bloodstream. B. They are all more closely linked to genetics than lifestyle. C. The risk of developing each condition can be reduced through diet and exercise. D. Reducing the risk of one of the diseases has no noticeable impact on the risk of the others.

Choosing to walk or ride your bike to work can positively affect your physical fitness

A sedentary job is one that requires physical exertion.

Which statement about American physical fitness BEST reflects current negative fitness attitudes? A. 57% of the general population exercises at least twice a week. B. Most of those who engage in regular exercise report above average health. C. One-third of adolescents in high school do not engage in regular physical activity. D. Among those who do not engange in physical activity, most report an activity impairment.

Where on the physical activity pyramid do lifestyle activities belong?