Wellness
Which dimension of wellness includes optimism, trust, and self-confidence?
spiritual wellness
interpersonal wellness
physical wellness
emotional wellness
Emotional Wellness
What is muscular endurance?
the ability to move the joints through a full range of motion
the ability to resist fatigue and to sustain muscular tension over time
the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort
the amount of time required to contract a muscle completely
The ability to resist fatigue and to sustain muscular tension over time.
Which of the following best describes flexibility?
the ability to move without pain during exercise
the ability to engage in sustained motion without resistance
the ability to move the joints through their full range of motion
the ability to move rapidly during exercise
the ability to move the joints through their full range of motion
What is the best description of essential nutrients?
nutrients that must be obtained from food
nutrients that provide protection against the damaging effects of free radicals
nutrients that supply energy for vital body processes
nutrients that cannot be broken down by the digestive system
nutrients that must be obtained from food.
How many calories of energy are in a gram of protein?
2
4
7
9
4
The ability to think critically is an aspect of ________ wellness.
intellectual
spiritual
interpersonal
emotional
Intellectual
What is the definition of muscular strength?
the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort
the ability to move the joints through a full range of motion
the amount of force a muscle can produce repeatedly over 60 seconds
the ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time
The amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort
What is a typical resting heart rate for a healthy individual?
120 to 200 bpm
90 to 100 bpm
50 to 90 bpm
15 to 30 bpm
50 to 90 bpm
Proteins, fats, and water are all
supplements.
food additives.
macronutrients.
micronutrients.
macronutrients
Which disease is often associated with excess body weight?
influenza
pneumonia
diabetes
hypertension
diabetes
Which type of wellness involves the ability to live within your means and to manage your money?
financial
spiritual
environmental
interpersonal
Financial
What does a general strength training program include?
one or more sets of three to six repetitions of six exercises
one or more sets of 8–12 repetitions of 8–10 exercises
three sets of three to six repetitions of six exercises
three sets of three to six repetitions of 8–10 exercises
one or more sets of 8–12 repetitions of 8–10 exercises
What are the tiny, thin-walled air sacs found inside the lungs?
endolethials
alveoli
venules
atrial sacs
alveoli
Which technique for evaluating health risks associated with body weight is based on the concept that people’s weight should be proportional to
their height—thus yielding sometimes inaccurate results?
bioelectrical impedance analysis
underwater weighing
body mass index
skinfold measurement
Body Mass Index
What type of stretching features contracting a muscle prior to stretching?
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
ballistic stretching
active stretching
passive stretching
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
How did the average life expectancy change between 1850 and 2020?
Life expectancy nearly doubled in length.
Life expectancy increased by 10 years.
Life expectancy nearly tripled in length.
Life expectancy decreased by 10 years.
During which of the following muscle contractions does a muscle lengthen as it contracts?
concentric
static
eccentric
isometric
eccentric
To where does pulmonary circulation carry blood?
lungs
legs
brain
abdomen
lungs
Which statement is true?
Body fat is a more accurate measure of body composition than body weight is.
Body weight measurements differentiate between overweight and overfat.
Body fat is easier to measure than body weight is.
Body weight, rather than body fat, is the more accurate measure of body composition.
Body fat is a more accurate measure of body composition than body weight is.
How is maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max
) defined?
the genetic pressure that defines the velocity of blood flow during maximum physical effort
the highest rate of oxygen consumption that an individual is capable of during maximum physical effort
the multivariate system of maintaining blood pressure during maximum physical effort
the velocity of oxygen flowing through the blood during maximum physical effort
the highest rate of oxygen consumption that an individual is capable of during maximum physical effort
Which type of condition is defined as a disease that develops and continues over a long period?
chronic disease
infectious disease
subclinical disease
terminal disease
Chronic
Isometric exercise is best defined as a muscle contraction that
involves movement.
includes changing the angle of the joint.
causes the muscle to get shorter as it contracts.
does not change the length of the muscle.
does not change the length of the muscle
Which stretching technique do experts recommend for general fitness?
static stretching
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
passive stretching
ballistic stretching
static stretching
What is the definition of an amino acid?
a protein building block
a type of carbohydrate that is difficult for humans to digest
a simple sugar that is the body's basic fuel
a fatty acid that has no double bonds between carbon atoms
a protein building block
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the
building block of proteins.
stored form of glucose.
basic form of energy used by cells.
stored form of fats.
basic form of energy used by cells.