Chapter 1
Life expectancy in the U.S. in 2011 reached... ?
What is 78.8
True or false? All exercise is physical activity, but not all physical activity is exercise.
What is True.
What is the first stage of change?
What is precontemplation.
Before starting and exercise program, what should be done?
What is Check your health status.
Circulation between the heart and lungs is called:
What is Pulmonary circulation.
What does the term "biological age" refer to?
What is An estimate of your well-being compared to others your age.
Which fracture does physical activity lower the risk of?
What is Hip fracture.
What is an effective plan for changing behavior?
What is The steps to be taken, how long it'll last, and list of stuff needed.
Deciding to do leg extensions to work directly on the quad muscles is an example of what?
What is Specificity.
Definition of aerobic.
What is Exercising using oxygen.
What most accurately predicts a woman's genetic effect on age?
What is Age at menopause.
Physically active adults have lower risk of which mental disorder?
What is Depression.
The term used to describe reasons to change a lifestyle.
What is Motivation.
The 4th level of the Physical Activity Pyramid is reserved for ___?
What is Rest.
What is the body's natural painkiller that is produced in the brain?
Which factor is negatively associated with being physically active?
What is Perception of great effort needed for exercise.
True or false? Reduction in cancer risks is not associated with regular physical activity.
What is False.
When someone is beginning to move towards a healthier behavior, what stage is that?
What is Action.
Less than ___ percent of adults achieve the recommended amount of regular physical activity.
50%
The recommended frequency for aerobic endurance workouts.
What is 3 to 5 times each week.
An environmental factor that is positively associated with physical activity.
What is Access to public transportation.
What are the two main concerns that prevent people from beginning physical activity?
What is Risk of injury and heart attacks.
How long should you be in the action phase before moving to the maintenance phase?
What is 6 months.
The components of physical fitness include:
Cardio respiratory endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
In the lungs, what transfers oxygen to the capillaries?
What is Alveoli.