How can regular participation in physical activity improve an individual's overall health?

- A .

Where on the physical activity pyramid do lifestyle activities belong?

- D .

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

( Yoga )

- B .

Using a pedometer can promote a physically active lifestyle.

- True .

How does a pedometer help people reach their fitness goals?

- C .

How are hypertension, heart disease, and stroke related?

- C .

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

( Gardening )

- D .

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

- False .

Which of the following statements about stress management is TRUE?

- A .

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

( Heavy Weight Lifting )

- B .

Physical activity and exercise typically lead to __________.

- C .

Where on the physical activity pyramid do sedentary activities belong?

- A .

Which of the following is NOT positively influenced by physical activity?

- D .

Which of the following represents the greatest risk factor for a stroke?

- D .

Adolescents require fewer hours of physical activity than adults.

- False .

Which of the following is NOT a likely result of regular physical activity?

- B .

Lifestyle choices are usually an important factor in the development of heart disease.

- True .

How can hypertension be prevented?

- D .

Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with hypertension?

- B .

Physical Fitness Attitudes

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Which statement about American physical fitness BEST reflects current negative fitness attitudes?

- C .

According to the CC, which percentage of Americans between the age of 12 and 21 doesn't exercise on a regular basis?

- B .

Select the positive statement that would BEST counteract this negative statement: "I do not have the time to exercise."

- C .

A negative attitude can cause you to eat in an unhealthy manner.

- True .

Which of the following conditions is unaffected by physical activity?

- C .

The benefits of physical fitness include an improvement in mood.

- True .

Which of the following is NOT an important positive motivating factor for those considering exercise?

- B .

Generally, those who are less active have no opportunities to exercise.

- False .

Physical fitness attitudes are set during childhood and cannot change.

- False .

Mental and emotional health can be improved through exercise.

- True .

Your Fitness Plan

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A successful personal fitness plan includes activities to develop only one area of health-related fitness.

- False .

Fitness requirements are the same for individuals of all ages.

- False .

Which of the following factors should be considered when designing a personal fitness program?

- D .

Which of the following practices is most likely to increase the chances that a personal fitness program will be successful?

- D .

Which of the following is the least effective way to get an exercise program back on track?

- D .

Which of the following is the least important factor of a personal fitness program?

- D .

What is the recommended amount of physical activity for children?

- C .

It is possible for an individual to exercise too much.

- True .

Why is there a growing concern over the physical fitness of children and adolescents?

- B .

Which of the following statements about exercising during pregnancy is TRUE?

- A .

What is the purpose of a fitness log?

- C .

Which of the following is NOT a factor in maintaining a fitness program?

- D .

An exercise program is MOST beneficial to one's health when done in conjunction with __________.

- C .

Which of the following statements about developing a personal fitness program is NOT true?

- C .

Individuals need to adjust their physical activity to account for __________ as they age.

- D .

How can incorporating lifestyle activities into a fitness program increase the likelihood of its success?

- D .

Exercising with a partner will likely make it __________.

- C .

Individuals should participate in activities __________ to improve cardiovascular fitness.

- B .

Which of the following is NOT a recommended change in physical activity for aging individuals?

- D .

Which of the following is least important to consider before choosing a fitness activity?

- B .

Which area of the physical activity pyramid can be most easily incorporated into an individual's everyday activities?

- B .

What is the minimum amount of physical activity necessary to achieve health benefits?

- C .

Physical activity must be strenuous to be effective.

- False .