Chapter 1:
Physical Activity and Personal Fitness
Practice Test
1.
The Physical Activity Pyramid recommends that you do which kinds of activities every day?
a.
sedentary activities
b.
aerobic activities
c.
anaerobic activities
d.
moderate-intensity physical activities
2.
Which of these is a risk factor beyond your control?
a.
eating habits
b.
heredity
c.
smoking
d.
stress management
3.
A good way to manage stress in your life is to
a.
consume sports drinks containing caffeine.
b.
spend some time alone.
c.
reduce your amount of sleep.
d.
take a break from your regular exercise routine.
4.
Your mindset or outlook toward a certain topic is your
a.
self-concept.
b.
commitment to change.
c.
attitude.
d.
ability to adhere to a plan.
5.
______ is your ability to perform successfully in various games and sports.
a.
Self-esteem
b.
Skill-related fitness
c.
Health-related fitness
d.
Functional fitness
6.
Which of the following is not a component in the Health Triangle?
a.
muscular endurance
b.
social health
c.
physical health
d.
mental/emotional health
7.
Which of these statements does not stem from an attitude that could make it difficult for a person to develop and maintain a personally fit lifestyle?
a.
"Exercise is boring."
b.
"I am determined to get fit."
c.
"I only need about four hours of sleep per night."
d.
"There has to be an easier way to get into shape."
8.
All of the following can help you achieve total fitness EXCEPT
a.
having regular medical checkups.
b.
avoiding harmful drugs.
c.
eating a diet of mostly protein and fat.
d.
participating in regular physical activity.
9.
Which of the following is an example of a sedentary activity that should be done infrequently?
a.
cleaning your room
b.
reading e-mail
c.
praticing yoga
d.
gardening
10.
Which of the following is NOT a measure of health-related fitness?
a.
flexibility
b.
balance
c.
body composition
d.
muscular strength
