AnswersFL-3026010-HOPE Semester 1 Fields 4th PDUnit Test

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A well chosen lifetime activity is something that should hold a person's interest for a long time. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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T
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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 should senior citizens perform balance exercises?

A
to build muscle tissue
B
to reduce chances of falls
C
to build overall endurance
D
to reduce "staying power"
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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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Physiological age is the number of years a person has been alive.

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T
B
F
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The primary benefit of taking into account a child's interests while selecting exercise activities is that the child will __________.

A
play more willing with others
B
succeed at their favorite activity
C
allow parents to relax afterwards
D
gain motivation to exercise
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Matteo's brother is just learning to stand on one leg, skip, and draw shapes. Under which age category would his brother most likely fall?

A
infancy
B
toddlerhood
C
early childhood
D
middle childhood
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Ryan has never been very competitive, and he prefers to go on leisurely backpacking trips. Which of the following factors is influencing his activity selection?

A
cost
B
personality
C
environment
D
equipment
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Once a person passes the age of 65, he or she should stop exercising.

A
T
B
F
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Using a pedometer can promote a physically active lifestyle.

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T
B
F
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Where on the physical activity pyramid do lifestyle activities belong?

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A
B
B
C
C
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D
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Adults need at least 1 hour and 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week for important health benefits.

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T
B
F
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Which of the following is NOT a common barrier to getting proper exercise?

A
safety
B
health problems
C
injury
D
experience
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Which of the following is NOT a likely result of regular physical activity?

A
increased energy
B
decreased attention span
C
improved school attendance
D
improved quality of life
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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 of the following is a sign of puberty?

A
intense changes in hormone balance
B
increased height and strength
C
development of sexual characteristics
D
all of the above
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How can regular participation in physical activity improve an individual's overall health?

A
Regular participation in physical activity reduces the risk of developing various diseases.
B
Regular participation in physical activity allows an individual to function on less sleep.
C
Regular participation in physical activity reduces the need for a balanced diet.
D
Regular participation in physical activity prevents an individual from developing certain diseases.
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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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Mental and emotional health can be improved through exercise.

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T
B
F
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Which percentage of American adults do not exercise on a regular basis?

A
40%
B
50%
C
55%
D
60%

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