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VAPE - Unit 1: Beginning Fitness

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Explain why exercise is an important component of good physical fitness.
Exercise is specifically trying to improve physical fitness. It's important in order to maintain physical fitness.
Which of the following BEST represents the relationship between physical fitness and exercise?
A.

Physical fitness requires more strenuous activity than exercise.
B.

Exercise is a subset of physical fitness.
C.

Physical fitness is the same as exercise.
D.

There is no relationship between physical fitness and exercise.
B.

Exercise is a subset of physical fitness.
Describe the continuous nature of the physical fitness concept.
Doing task such as bringing in the groceries will improve your physical fitness despite it not being the intention.
Explain the difference between physical activity and exercise.
Physical activities are activities that naturally improve physical fitness. Exercise is when you do activities with the intention of improving physical fitness.
Summarize how the components of health are related to wellness.
You need to have each component to be considered well.
Endorphins are generated in the body during exercise, which leads to better emotional health.
T
Exercise has no positive effects on the nervous system.
F
Discuss the interdependence of the components of wellness.
If you aren't the peak of one you aren't considered well.
Describe how exercise can positively affect your environmental health.
Going outside to exercise can increase your appreciation for you area and get to know it better.
Increased metabolic rate due to exercise is helpful because __________.
A.

the body uses more calories for everyday activities
B.

toxins are removed from the body more quickly
C.

blood is better able to fight infection
D.

people with a lower metabolic rate have a higher risk of cancer
A.

the body uses more calories for everyday activities
Only certain types of physical activity help to develop physical fitness.
F
Gender plays an important role in the six components of health.
F
Regular exercise is positively related to wellness.
T
What effect does exercise have on the nervous system?
C.

Repetitive motion develops nerves and nerve endings.
Physical fitness is related to our ability to carry out daily tasks without being too tired or sore.
T
Getting adequate sleep is an important part of physical health.
T
Exercise is physical activity with the goal of improving physical fitness.
T
Yoga is a form of exercise that can have positive spiritual health benefits.
T
Which of the following statements about physical fitness is TRUE?
D.

all of the above
Interacting with others while exercising is beneficial to social health because it allows a person to __________.
B.

develop better communication skills
Exercise provides a healthy outlet for feelings, which helps improve __________.
A.

emotional health
Wellness is based on __________.
A.

being your best in all components of health
Everyday lifestyle choices affect your physical fitness.
T
Explain why it is not possible to change hereditary conditions.
They're inherited traits that influence your fitness.
Factors that influence physical fitness include heredity, behavior, and environment.
T
Discuss why a physically active job does not guarantee better physical fitness.
They can be more harmful then they are good depending on the working conditions.
Compare and contrast lifestyle choices that positively affect physical fitness with those that negatively affect physical fitness.
Someone who exercises everyday will have better physical fitness then someone who doesn't.
Genetic characteristics that we can't control include __________.
A.

height and amount of muscle fibers
Discuss the role of behavior in physical fitness levels.
Someone's behavior or emotions may chance they're willingness to do physical activity.
Explain how technology has affected people's activity levels.
Technology has made tasks easier resulting in less physical activity.
Which of the following statements correctly describes our ability to create an exercise program?
A.

Exercise programs can be developed in any environment.
Identify several factors in the environment that can affect physical fitness levels.
Air, fresh water, and diet.
Your living environment, whether urban or rural, can affect your level of physical fitness.
T
The most important lifestyle choice you can make to improve physical fitness is __________.
B.

participating in regular exercise
As you grow older, you will need to remain physically active to keep a good level of physical fitness.
T
All factors that influence our physical fitness can be controlled.
F
A sedentary job is one that requires physical exertion.
F
Which statement is TRUE about the factors affecting physical fitness?
D.

We can control some of the factors, but not all of them.
Healthy fitness routines are only possible in certain living environments.
F
Which of these factors is the MOST important for achieving good physical fitness?
A.

behavior
Inherited diseases can __________, which will negatively affect physical fitness.
B.

limit cardiovascular functionality
Everyday responsibilities that can limit or restrict regular exercise include __________.
D.

all of the above
Which of the following hobbies contribute to improving your physical fitness?
C.

kayaking
Choosing to walk or ride your bike to work can positively affect your physical fitness.
T
Household chores are a good way to fit exercise into your everyday routine.
T
Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle factor that affects physical fitness?
D.

clothing
Those with a high fitness rating are more likely to __________.
C.

be an athlete or work in a fitness-related field
Overall, you need to take responsibility for your physical fitness.
T
Which of the following is NOT positively influenced by physical activity?
D.

allergies
Adolescents require fewer hours of physical activity than adults.
F
Which of the following represents the greatest risk factor for a stroke?
D.

high blood pressure
Where on the physical activity pyramid do sedentary activities belong?
A.

A
Physical activity and exercise typically lead to __________.
C.

higher energy levels
Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid?

Gardening
D.

lifestyle activities
Which of the following statements about stress management is TRUE?
A.

Unmanaged stress can have a negative impact on an individual's life.
Using a pedometer can promote a physically active lifestyle.
T
Adults need at least 1 hour and 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week for important health benefits.
F
Which of the following is NOT a symptom associated with hypertension?
B.

regular heartbeat
Which of the following activities belongs on the top of the physical activity pyramid?
A.

playing video games
How are hypertension, heart disease, and stroke related?
C.

The risk of developing each condition can be reduced through diet and exercise.
Regular exercise often leads to an improved body image.
T
Lifestyle choices are usually an important factor in the development of heart disease.
T
Where on the physical activity pyramid do lifestyle activities belong?
D.

D
How does a pedometer help people reach their fitness goals?
C.

They count steps during a workout.
How much physical activity should an adult have each week?
D.

30 minutes per day, 5 days a week
Where would the following activity BEST fit on the physical activity pyramid?

Heavy weight lifting
B.

anaerobic activities
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.
attitude
A person's opinion, feelings, or stance towards any topic.
Our personal opinion or feeling towards something is called a(n) __________.
D.

attitude
In general, the more physical activity individuals do, __________.
D.

the more benefit they will receive from exercise
Risks for chronic disease can be reduced by participating in moderate physical activity for a minimum of ______.
C.

20 minutes a day, two days out of the week
The talk test can be used to measure the __________.
B.

intensity of an activity
Physical fitness attitude can affect a person's level of physical activity.
T
Physical activity must be strenuous to be effective.
F
Which of the following is NOT an important positive motivating factor for those considering exercise?
B.

reducing time commitments to family
The average 8- to 18-year-old spends __________ per day on average in front of a screen doing very little to no physical activity.
D.

3 hours or more
Which of the following conditions is unaffected by physical activity?
C.

skin cancer
Which percentage of American adults do not exercise on a regular basis?
B.

50%
The benefits of physical fitness include an improvement in mood.
T
Generally, those who are less active have no opportunities to exercise.
F
Physical fitness attitudes are set during childhood and cannot change.
F
Mental and emotional health can be improved through exercise.
T
Vigorous exercise should provide a significant challenge to your cardiorespiratory system.
T
A negative attitude can cause you to eat in an unhealthy manner.
T
Which statement about American physical fitness BEST reflects current negative fitness attitudes?
C.

One-third of adolescents in high school do not engage in regular physical activity.
One-fourth of adults in the United States are not active at all.
T
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