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Question 1

is a fast-growing public health problem and contributes to a variety of chronic diseases
and health complications, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, depression and anxiety, arthritis, and osteoporosis.

Answer 1

Physical inactivity

Question 2

is indeed medicine!

Answer 2

Exercise

Question 3

Individuals who are physically active for approximately 7 hours a week have a 40% lower risk of dying early from leading cause of death than those who are active for less than 30 minutes a
week.

Answer 3

Premature death

Question 4

Significant reductions in risk of cardiovascular disease occur at activity levels equivalent to 150
minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity. Even greater benefits are seen with
200 minutes (3 hours and 20 minutes) a week.

Answer 4

Cardiorespiratory health

Question 5

Regular physical activity strongly reduces the risk of developing type 2 Diabetes and also aids in the control of blood sugar for those already with diabetes.

Answer 5

Metabolic health

Question 6

T/F
There is moderate evidence that 120-300 minutes per week of regular physical activity at
moderate intensity is associated with a reduced risk of hip fractures.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

T/F
Physical activity/exercise can result in acute improvements in systemic insulin action lasting
from 2 to 27 hours.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

T/F
Carlo Diclemente, James Norcross, and John Prochaska develop the model of the "6 Stages
of Change" (Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Termination)

Answer 8

False

Question 9

T/F
The absolute risk of sudden cardiac death during vigorous physical activity has been
estimated at one per year for every 15,000 -18,000 people.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T/F
Students in the low risk should undergo further medical testing before starting an exercise
program, a clinical supervision is recommended before during exercise and stress testing.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

is a state of mind which leads to the taking of one or more actions.

Answer 11

Motivation

Question 12

is a mental process that connects a thought or a feeling with an action.

Answer 12

Motivation

Question 13

developed a model that is called “The Six Stages of Change

Answer 13

Prochaska, DiClemente, and Norcross

Question 14

This description and analysis of the change process is helpful in understanding how and why motivation is successfully mobilized, as well the factors that lead to failure to do so.

Answer 14

The Six Stages of Change

Question 15

no intention in changing behavior

Answer 15

Pre-contemplation

Question 16

aware a problem exists but with no commitment to action

Answer 16

Contemplation

Question 17

intent on taking action to address the problem

Answer 17

Preparation

Question 18

active modification of behaviour

Answer 18

Action

Question 19

sustained change new behaviour replaces old

Answer 19

Maintenance

Question 20

fall back intro old patterns of behaviour

Answer 20

Relapse

Question 21

is the term used to identify people who do not get the recommended level of regular physical activity. It is a fast-growing public health problem and contributes to a variety of chronic diseases.

Answer 21

Physical inactivity

Question 22

is the recommended entry level for screening

Answer 22

self-guided questionnaire

Question 23

is able to quickly identify conditions or risk factors that require further assessment before commencing exercise

Answer 23

self-guided screening tool

Question 24

If the student answers no to all 7 questions, he is at a _______

Answer 24

Low risk

Question 25

is generally safe to begin an exercise program without supervision at any intensity.

Answer 25

Low risk

Question 26

Student is safe to begin exercising without further assessment. Exercise supervision is not necessary.

Answer 26

Low risk

Question 27

T/F
It is important to establish blood pressure control and assess for presence of end organ
disease before initiating exercise. Hypertensive students with resting SBP > 200 mm Hg or DBP > 110
mm Hg should not undergo exercise testing nor be allowed to exercise.

Answer 27

TRUE

Question 28

Students should undergo further medical testing before starting an exercise program. Clinical supervision is recommended during exercise and stress testing.

Answer 28

High Risk

Question 29

Student is safe to begin light- or moderate-intensity exercise (should undergo further medical assessment before partaking in vigorous-intensity exercise)

Answer 29

Moderate Risk

Question 30

T/F
Student is safe to begin light or moderate exercise and should undergo further medical
assessment before partaking in vigorous-intensity exercise under moderate risk.

Answer 30

TRUE

Question 31

T/F
The relative risk of dying prematurely continues to be lower with higher levels of reported
moderate or vigorous-intensity leisure-time physical activity.

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

T/F
Both aerobic and resistance training improve insulin action, blood glucose control and fat
oxidation and storage in muscle.

Answer 32

TRUE

Question 33

T/F
In metabolic health, regular physical activity strongly reduces the risk of developing type 2
Diabetes and also aids in the control of blood sugar for those already with diabetes.

Answer 33

TRUE