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Which of the following can be described as a sedentary activity?

A
sitting and watching the television
B
outdoor calisthenics
C
sprinting on a track
D
running on a trail
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Regular physical activity can help prevent disease by __________.

A
controlling weight
B
controlling blood pressure
C
improving cardiorespiratory fitness
D
all of the above
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Why is it often easier to start a fitness program than it is to maintain one?

A
The motivation at the start of a program is often higher than later on when the progress made might be less obvious.
B
At the start of a fitness program, the body is less used to physical activity so it feels better.
C
Maintaining a fitness program decreases an individual's ability to sleep, making it more difficult to maintain a program than to begin one.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following steps to putting together a successful fitness program is least beneficial to reinforcing commitment?

A
making the program official
B
applying the FITT principle
C
creating monitoring tools
D
assigning smaller steps and rewards
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Which of the following is the least important factor of a personal fitness program?

A
the individual's personal conditions
B
the availability of resources
C
the level of motivation
D
the time of day physical activity will be performed
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Why is there a growing concern over the physical fitness of children and adolescents?

A
Children and adolescents are overly concerned with exercise and fitness.
B
A combination of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are leading to greater occurrences of obesity in children and adolescents.
C
Children and adolescents are getting too much of the wrong kind of exercise.
D
Although the diets of children and adolescents have improved over the years, participation in exercise has decreased .
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Which of the following factors should be considered when designing a personal fitness program?

A
goals
B
activities
C
variety
D
all of the above
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How can incorporating lifestyle activities into a fitness program increase the likelihood of its success?

A
It increases the amount of time spent on fitness activities.
B
It is often more convenient to participate in lifestyle fitness activities than more formal fitness activities.
C
It helps a personal fitness program lead to lifestyle change.
D
all of the above
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Individuals should participate in activities __________ to improve cardiovascular fitness.

A
twice a day
B
three to five days a week
C
two to three days a week
D
seven days a week
10

Fitness requirements are the same for individuals of all ages.

A
T
B
F
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How much physical activity should an adult have each week?

A
60 minutes per day, 7 days a week
B
30 minutes per day, 7 days a week
C
60 minutes per day, 5 days a week
D
30 minutes per day, 5 days a week
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A negative attitude can cause you to eat in an unhealthy manner.

A
T
B
F
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The average 8- to 18-year-old spends __________ per day on average in front of a screen doing very little to no physical activity.

A
0 hours
B
30 minutes
C
1 hour
D
3 hours or more
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Which statement about American physical fitness BEST reflects current negative fitness attitudes?

A
57% of the general population exercises at least twice a week.
B
Most of those who engage in regular exercise report above average health.
C
One-third of adolescents in high school do not engage in regular physical activity.
D
Among those who do not engage in physical activity, most report an activity impairment.
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How are hypertension, heart disease, and stroke related?

A
They are all the result of high levels of glucose in the bloodstream.
B
They are all more closely linked to genetics than lifestyle.
C
The risk of developing each condition can be reduced through diet and exercise.
D
Reducing the risk of one of the diseases has no noticeable impact on the risk of the others.
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A successful personal fitness plan includes activities to develop only one area of health-related fitness.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements about stress management is TRUE?

A
Unmanaged stress can have a negative impact on an individual's life.
B
Participating in physical activity is an ineffective way to manage stress.
C
Individuals who fail to manage stress levels are unlikely to suffer any negative consequences.
D
all of the above
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Lifestyle choices are usually an important factor in the development of heart disease.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements about exercising during pregnancy is TRUE?

A
Pregnant women should not exercise at very high altitudes.
B
Women should not exercise during pregnancy.
C
Pregnant women should get 2 hours of vigorous exercise a week.
D
During pregnancy, women should exercise in a supine position.
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How does a pedometer help people reach their fitness goals?

A
It measures calories burned throughout the day
B
It usually doubles as an MP3 player and keeps people motivated.
C
They help people reach their goals by counting the number of steps taken.
D
They measure the number of lifts done during each exercise performed.

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