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HPEX 200
chapters 1-3 quiz
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Fitness
Undergraduate 2
12/05/2009

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The following factors r considered controllable factors for heart disease except:
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age
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Before you perform a vigorous workout,

you should

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Walk or jog slowly for @ least 5 minutes to ensure an adequate warm-up.
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What is the primary diff betw health-related & skill-related fitness?
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Health-related fitnesss is directly related to reduced risk of hypo-kinetic disease
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Which term do the "Healthy people 2010" objectives use to describe the general sense of happiness & satisfaction w/ life?
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Health-related quality of life
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The ultimate goal for any health behavior is to reach the stage of:
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maintenance
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An indiv MOST likely 2 adhere to a physically active lifestyle:
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enjoys physical activity
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An indivs ability to meet the demands of daily life is known as ____ wellness.
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physical
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When an indiv, in meeting health goals, takes small steps that allow success, he or she is employing what self-management skill?
Definition
Building self-confidence and motivation
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Physical activity in hot and humid envirs challenges the body b/c:
Definition
it produces large amounts of heat that must b regulated
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Which of the following is the principle health goal of the US Public Health Service for the year 2010?
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Increase in the span of healthy life for most Americans
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According to Prochaska's "Stages of Change" model, indivs in the preparation stage would say which of the following?
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I am getting ready to make a change
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Joe is 47 yrs old & has high Bpressure.

What advide would u give him about beginning vigorous exercise?

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Get a clinical exercise test before beginning a vigourous exercise program
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What r key components of a cool down?
Definition
Static muscles stretching & cardiovascular activity
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What is TRUE when considering how to dress for physical activity?
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Wear layers of clothing so that a layer can be removed if not needed
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What is TRUE regarding health behaviors?
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College students r more likely 2 eat poorly & abuse alcohol than older adults
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Hypokinetic

means

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Too little exercise
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The purpose of PAR-Q is to:
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determine medical readiness for exercise
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Reinforcing factors r impt in adhering to lifestyle changes b/c ______ generates continued behavior
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success
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What components of fitness should be emphasized in a warm-up?
Definition
Cardiovascular & flexibility
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Which of the following is a health-related aspect of fitness?
Definition
Strength
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