Module 1
An active student injured his knee playing basketball and has been advised by his doctor to avoid impact activities that cause heavy force on his bones. What is the most effective activity he can do to maintain his stamina without further injury?
Swimming, Basketball, Jogging, Jumping rope
Swimming
A dynamic stretch is: safe or unsafe and why?
safe, because it involves gradual and controlled movements
If a child develops regular exercise habits, what may likely occur later?
The child will continue to exercise throughout their life
Sofia is planning her physical activities for the week and wants to choose an activity that will help her build stamina. She should choose an activity that
Makes her heart and lungs work harder
Why is cooling down important?
To prevent injury
Robert loves to lift weights. He does it two times a week. Which of the following benefits is Robert getting from his activity?
Increased cholesterol, reduced risk of arthritis, back pain, increased ligament mass
Reduced risk of arthritis
Which of the following is a danger of exercising in cold temperatures?
hypothermia, dehydration, stroke, irritability
hypothermia
How does breathing change during exercise?
Rate and depth increase
What should you do if you feel "in over your head"?
Check with a guardian or mentor
Declining skill or fitness level from taking a break from exercise is formally referred to as:
Progression, vulnerability, reversibility, overload
reversibility
Your friend won the race that you were both running. Instead of being gracious, your friend made fun of you for losing, and now you don't want to run anymore. What is this an example of?
Negative peer influence
What is the focus of the bandwagon advertising style?
To try to persuade someone to do something based on the fact that "everyone's doing it"
Peter's doctor calculated his body mass index (BMI) and determined that his fat-to-lean tissue ratio was a bit too high. Which of the following should Peter increase in his weekly schedule to specifically address this issue?
Listing activities on his calendar, purchasing fitness videos, participating in cardiorespiratory activities, stretching his muscles before his workouts.
Participating in cardiorespiratory activities
What is a "set" in weight training?
A group of reps
Your friend wants your advice about her new exercise plan. She has found a supplement that promises to increase her muscle size, but she wants to know what you think before she begins. The supplement encourages users to eat twice the normal amount of calories per day and avoid exercise. Their website promises people can gain good muscle in a matter of days. What should you tell your friend?
This is not a good plan because it does not include healthy eating and exercise.