Chapter 12:
Personal Fitness Throughout Life
Practice Test
1.
What happens as a person ages?
a.
Lung capacity decreases.
b.
Bone mass increases.
c.
The heart pumps more efficiently.
d.
Blood pressure decreases.
2.
Which of these factors tends to increase after the age of 32?
a.
bone density
b.
lung capacity
c.
scalp hair growth
d.
body fat
3.
Leisure-time activities tend to
a.
increase stress levels.
b.
reduce self-esteem.
c.
focus on skill-related fitness.
d.
provide an opportunity for socializing.
4.
When hiking or backpacking you should do all of the following EXCEPT
a.
bring your own water supply.
b.
hike with a partner.
c.
hike alone.
d.
wear good hiking shoes or boots.
5.
Martial arts are a good way to
a.
increase self-esteem and self-confidence.
b.
practice relaxation techniques.
c.
learn controlled breathing techniques to reduce stress.
d.
all of the above
6.
Which of these is not important when choosing a lifetime activity?
a.
cost
b.
your social needs
c.
your personality
d.
your heredity
7.
A physician trained specifically to treat disorders of the feet is called a(n)
a.
physical therapist.
b.
orthopedist.
c.
podiatrist.
d.
exercise physiologist.
8.
All of these are good ways to choose a fitness or health expert EXCEPT consulting
a.
friends and relatives.
b.
billboard and phone book ads.
c.
other health care professionals.
d.
a directory of professionals at the library.
9.
Which of these professions includes training as a medical doctor?
a.
physical therapist
b.
orthopedist
c.
exercise physiologist
d.
athletic trainer
10.
Which of these facilities usually does NOT include exercise equipment?
a.
commercial dance studio
b.
hospital-based wellness center
c.
commercial fitness center
d.
college-based fitness center
