exam 3

Question 1

In general, which method is most widely recommended as the safest for all populations

Answer 1

Static Stretching

Question 2

The first strategy to consider when looking to overcome potential Temporary Lapses

Answer 2

Recognizing that lapses are natural

Question 3

Activities that provide a sense of accomplishment do not hold stress-reducing qualities

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Static stretching should be performed for what duration per repetition

Answer 4

10-30 seconds

Question 5

Cigarette smoking is considered a primary CVD risk factor related to heart disease rick in a dose-dependent manner

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The most important consideration in choosing an activity to participate in to help manage stress is making sure the activity is something you enjoy

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Sharp, specific pain that has a rapid onset and short duration is a sign of what type of injury

Answer 7

Acute Injury

Question 8

Which of the following strategies can help us prevent relapse into an inactive lifestyle?
a. Remember the benefits of an active lifestyle.
b. Engage in a variety of physical activities that are personally enjoyable.
c. Use the ABCs of behavior change.
d. Anticipate situations that might derail your active lifestyle and brainstorm possible strategies for dealing with the situation…before it happens

Answer 8

All the above

Question 9

adequately applying the overload principle “feeling the burn is different from pain because
a. You are enjoying your workout
b. Your body is still able to perform the activity safely and with proper technique
c. Pain & “Feeling the burn” is the same during workouts
d. Pain you are able to push through safely

Answer 9

Your body is still able to perform activity safely and with proper techniques

Question 10

The most common form of CVD is a disease that is characterized by forming a waxy-like substance known as plaque within the arteries that supply the heart with blood, called…

Answer 10

Atherosclerosis

Question 11

After seeking medical treatment and diagnosis for an acute injury, often RICE is the prescribed form of treatment. RICE stands for what?

Answer 11

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation

Question 12

The leading cause of premature death in the United States today is cardiovascular disease

Answer 12

True

Question 13

What is the name of the hormone your body releases during exercise that helps relieve pain, reduce stress, and improve your sense of well-being

Answer 13

endorphins

Question 14

How does a fracture differ from a Sprain and a strain

Answer 14

A fracture involves a crack or break in bones: sprain and strains involves the stretching or tearing of ligaments, muscles, tendons, or tissues

Question 15

Which of the following in an uncontrollable risk factor of CVD
a. Genetics
b. Cigarette Smoking
c. High Blood Pressure
d. High Cholesterol

Answer 15

Genetics

Question 16

obesity and physical inactivity are major risk factors for Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Answer 16

True

Question 17

when trying to decrease the possibilities of a lapse in your activity regimen, it is important to remember motivation is more straightforward if you are doing something wrong

Answer 17

True

Question 18

to improve or maintain health, several national organizations recommend which of the following as minimal guideline for aerobic exercise

Answer 18

75 mins of vigorous activity per week and 150 mins of moderate activity per week

Question 19

Regular exercise can help increase levels of
a. LDL cholesterol
b. HDL cholesterol
c. Total cholesterol
d. All of the above

Answer 19

HDL cholesterol

Question 20

When participating in physical activity and exercise, you should be working at a level of intensity that is appropriate for your fitness level and at an intensity that will challenge your body without causing injury

Answer 20

True

Question 21

according to the textbook, which of the following is not a beneficial coping mechanism for stress
a. Maintaining good sleep habits
b. Eating a lot of comfort food on stressful days
c. Engaging in enjoyable exercise
d. Talking with a trusted friend

Answer 21

eating a lot of comfort food on stressful days

Question 22

which of the following positively impacts blood cholesterol
a. consumption of trans fat
b. Consumption of saturated fats
c. Regular engagement in physical activity
d. Both A and C

Answer 22

regular engagement in physical activity

Question 23

How are modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors different

Answer 23

Modifiable risk factors are behaviors that can be changed to decrease risk of CVD; while Non-modifiable risk factors are behaviors that cannot be changed and increase risk of CVD

Question 24

what are common athletic injuries discussed in the text

Answer 24

contusions, sprains, strains

Question 25

which form of stretching includes both stretching and contraction of muscle groups simultaneously

Answer 25

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

Question 26

which of the following is NOT an example of dynamic stretching
a. walking lunges
b. moving knee to chest lifts
c. torso rotations
d. running a mile

Answer 26

running a mile

Question 27

which of the following can be influenced by stress
a. Allergic Reactions
b. Immune System
c. Gastrointestinal Issues
d. All of the Above

Answer 27

all of the above

Question 28

performing which form of stretching after a workout when the muscles are the warmest is recommended to obtain maximal benefits

Answer 28

Static stretching

Question 29

Individuals experiencing fewer stressors (low stress) generally have fewer health problems than those reporting more stressors (high stress).

Answer 29

True