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REVIEW FOR P.E. TEST
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- 1For the general population, skill-related fitness is important for...... coping with emergency situations.
- 2A significant amount of _____ is necessary to perform a double back somersault with a full twist.Agility
- 3_____ is defined as the ability to produce maximum force in the shortest time.Power
- 4Speed and force (strength) are two components of...... power.
- 5You should avoid exercising if you have a...... fever.
- 6Exercise in the cold can lead to...... frostbite.
- 7Improvements in maximal oxygen uptake in older adults are _____ those of younger people.Similar to
- 8The base fitness conditioning program should last a minimum of...... 6 weeks.
- 9When joints are regularly moved through their entire range of motion, _____.Flexibility increases.
- 10The range of motion at a joint or group of joints that can be achieved without causing injury is known as...... flexibility.
- 11Permanent lengthening of soft tissue is called...... plastic elongation.
- 12On the sit and reach flexibility test, the number _____ represented average flexibility.9
- 13The importance of evaluating body posture is to detect...... deviations from normal body alignment.
- 14Slow-sustained stretching...... causes the muscles to relax.
- 15Back pain is considered chronic if it persists longer than...... 3 months.
- 16Which of the following exercises stretches the shoulder joints?Triceps stretch.
- 17For the beginner, long-term strength training often leads to the decrease of _____ more than the increase of muscle mass.Fat mass
- 18The maximal amount of resistance an individual is able to list in a single effort is used to measure...... muscular strength.
- 19Lengthening of a muscle as it exerts resisting force is known as _____ resistance.Negative
- 20Which of the following types of exercises benefit individuals with loose joints and low back pain the most?Pilates exercises.
- 21Which of the following is a benefit of having strong core muscles?Decreased low back pain.
- 22Which of the following is NOT true of the body core?Few of the major muscles attach to the core.
- 23Which of the following is TRUE of the body core?A strong core reduces low back pain.
- 24Which of the following is NOT an example of a toxic environment for wellness?Bicycle lanes and jogging trails.
- 25Which of the following elements of modern-day architecture reinforce healthy behaviors?Accessible stairways.
- 26Problems of motivation, one of the three impediments that can keep one from quitting smoking, arise when an individual...... does not believe smoking causes any harm.
- 27During the _____, the person continues the new behavior for up to five years.Maintenance stage
- 28Using various techniques to avoid unnecessary snacking helps one through the _____ process of change.Countering
- 29SMART goals refer to those that are...... specific, measurable, acceptable, realistic and time specific.
- 30The goal, "I will reduce my body fat to 20% body fat in 2 weeks" is not...... realistic.
- 31An example of a measurable objective is...... "I will go to bed at 10 pm every day."
- 32_____ wellness is the dimension most commonly associated with being healthy.Physical
- 33John recycles and uses public transportation most of the time. He possesses a high level of _____ wellness.Environmental
- 34Mary has a sense of meaning and direction in her life and a relationship to a higher being. She has a high level of _____ wellness.spiritual
- 35Which of the following is a component of health-related fitness?Muscular strength.
- 36The health fitness standards proposed in Chapter 1 are based on data linking...... minimum fitness values to disease prevention and health.
- 37Which of the following statements is TRUE?About 50% of the people use up about 97% of healthcare dollars in the US.
- 38Which of the following is CORRECT?A lower resting heart rate might indicate a stronger heart.
- 39While measuring blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope, _____ blood pressure is recorded as the point where the sound of the pulse becomes audible.systolic
- 40Power refers to the ability to quickly and efficiently change body position and direction.False.
- 41Moderate-intensity exercise is recommend for healthy pregnant individuals.True.
- 42Flexibility is usually greater in those with more body fat.False.
- 43Controlled ballistic stretching is not recommended.False.
- 44To achieve significant strength gains, a minimum of 8 weeks of consecutive training is necessary.True.
- 45Fast-twitch fibers generate more force than slow-twitch fibers.True.
- 46As the scientific evidence continues to mount each day, most people are adhering to a healthy lifestyle program.False.
- 47The action stage requires the greatest commitment of time and energy on the part of the individual.True.
- 48Physical fitness alone is always sufficient to lower the risk for disease and ensure better health.False.
- 49Scientific evidence now links participation in fitness and wellness programs not only to better health but also to lower medical costs and higher job productivity.True.
- 50Subluxation is the partial dislocation of a joint.True.
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- This is the review for Test 1 in Introduction to P.E. for an 8-week course.
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