Phsyical Education 103 Pre-exam

Flexibility may be limited by fat or defects in bone structure, skin, connective tissues, ligaments, or muscles and tendons.

• True

• False

Progressive Relaxation is a technique that can be used to reduce tension associated with stress.

• True

• False

Migrain headaches, fatigue and anxiety can be signs of stress.

• True

• False

Massage is typically used for stimulating circulation, inducing relaxation, ad lossening up muscles.

• True

• False

Obesity, stress and diabetes are contributing risk factors for coronary artery disease.

• True

• False

Exercise has no physical benefits.

• True

• False

Always stretch slowly and with control.

• True

• False

Before signing a contract with a health club, it is a good idea to spend several sessions working out at the club, talking with the instructors and with other club members.

• True

• False

A healthy lifestyle should intergrate exercise, stress control, and elimination of unhealthy habits such as smoking, alcohol, and drug abuse.

• True

• False

Make sure you are acclimated to the enviornment in which you are exercising, reguardless or whether it is extremely hot or cold.

• True

• False

You should define your fitness goals firts, then design your workout to meet those goals.

• True

• False

A program to improve breathing and reduce stress is called what?

• Pilates

• Stretching

• Yoga

Engaging in regular exercise during your lifetime can delay many of the degenerative processes associated with aging.

• True

• False

Stress hormones may remain in the bloodstream for several weeks.

• True

• False

A leg curl affects this joint:

• Elbow

• Knee

• Shoulder

The first thing you should put on an acute injury is what?

• Bandage

• Antibacterial Medicine

• Ice compress

• Heat compress

The goal of rehabilition should be to return the person to the usual physical activities as quickly and as safely as possible.

• True

• False

Social wellness refers to your level of social interaction with others and how it pertains to your health.

• True

• False

You can achieve aerobic fitness from walking. You do not have to be a runner or jogger.

• True

• False

Glycogen is not used directly for energy; it must be first broken down to release its supply of glucose units.

• True

• False

The body needs time to adjust to imposed demands that are placed on it.

• True

• False

Teh greatest amount of oxygen that your body can take in and use is called your maximum aerobic capacity.

• True

• False

A negative caloric balance is attained if you expend more energy than you are consuming so that the body has to use its fat stores for energy.

• True

• False

The best time to exercise is after a meal or in the evening so you will be tired afterward.

• True

• False

When desinging an exercise program one should apply the FITT program.

• True

• False

Aerobic energy is produced from fat and oxygen.

• True

• False

Swimming, jogging, walking, and biking are all forms of aerobic fitness training activites.

• True

• False

Which one of the following elements should a warm-up include?

• Decrease respiration

• Increase body temperature

• Increase digestion

• Decrease blood flow

When you first begin  a fitness program, the rating of perceived exertion is a good way to monitor your intensity lever.

• True

• False

One way to stay motivated for exercise is to workout with a partner.

• True

• False

The training guidelines set by FITT determine the frequency, intensity, time, and type of activity used for aerobic fitness.

• True

• False

Most movements in sports are explosive and must include elements of both strength and speed if they are to be effective.

• True

• False

Lowering body composition by losing fat and gaining muscle is from this method of weight control.

• Diet and Exercise

• Dieting

• Exercise

What does the C in RICE stand for?

It is recommened that you work out a minimum of three dyas a week to see minimal improvement.

• True

• False

The principle of overload can be applied to several areas of physical fitness.

• True

• False

When performing an arm curl exercise, the primary muscle involved would be:

• Biceps

• Hamstrings

• Quadriceps

Technology has allowed the American lifestyle to become increasingly sedentary as more "labor-saving" devices are invented.

• True

• False

A little exercise today and a little  tomorrow is a good principle to apply to an exercise program.

• True

• False

To determine if you are in the correct workout zone, you need to check your ______.

• Blood Pressure

• Glucose Intake

• Heart Rate

• RPM

You should be warmed up before you stretch - so the best time to stretch is at the end of your workout as part of your cooldown routine.

• True

• False

Your body makes this vitamin from sunlight.

• Ephedrine

• Vitamin C

• Vitmain D

The combination of fat and nonfat components of your body are reffered to as what?

• Body Composition

• Spot Reducing

• Subcutaneuos Fat

Anorexia Nervosa is a form of mental illness in which a person reduces food intake and increases energy expenditure to the extent that the loss of body fat threatens health and life.

• True

• False

Injuries are to a large extent preventable, and paying attention to some simple guidelines can make exercise safer and more enjoyable.

• True

• False

This supplement was banned by the FDA due to being linked to a variety of potentially life-threatening conditions.

• Ephedrine

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Fat that is found directly under the skin is called what?

• Body Composition

• Spot Reducing

• Subcutaneous Fat

Which of the following is true of ski machines?

• More expensive models may also incline

• Most machines can be folded and require little space for storage

• Some models do not have variable resistance

• All of these