Concepts of Physical Fitness

HPR 105
Take Home Exam

Name: ______________
Date: _______________
Answer each question with the best possible answer. Circle the correct answer for the multiple
choice questions and thoroughly answer definition and listing questions.
1. Physical Health requires (3 pts)
a. Eating Well
b. Exercising
c. Getting regular physicals from a physician
d. All of the above
2. Infectious Disease is: (5 pts)
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3. Chronic Disease is: (5 pts)
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4. Which of these does not contribute to Wellness (3pts)
a. Be physically active
b. Choose a healthy diet
c. Maintain a healthy body weight
d. Binge Drinking with friends
5. What percentage of Americans are completely sedentary (3pts)
a. 25 %
b. 10 %
c. 75 %
d. 99 %

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6. List the things that being physically fit allows you to be able to do: (8 pts)
a. ______________________________________________
b. ______________________________________________
c. ______________________________________________
d. ______________________________________________
7. Physical activity is any body movement carried out by the muscles and
requiring energy. True or False (3 pts)
8. Physical fitness is: (5 pts)
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9. Exercise is: (5 pts)
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10. Cardiovascular Endurance is: (5 pts)
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11. Muscular Endurance is: (5 pts)
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12. Muscular Strength is: (5 pts)
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13. Flexibility is the: (5 pts)
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14. Balance is: (5 pts)
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15. Power is: (5 pts)
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16. Agility is: (5 pts)
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17. Reaction time is: (5 pts)
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18. How much activity is enough for health promotion? (3pts)
a. 30 minutes of brisk walking
b. 10 minutes of TV watching
c. 45 minutes of hanging out with friends at the movies
d. No activity is necessary for health promotion just weight loss

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19. When setting goals for a fitness program you should? (3pts)
a. Set realistic goals
b. Set the same goals as the person next to you
c. Set goals that you know you will never make, but they are goals
d. Do not set goals, you will only be disappointed if you do not attain
them
20. What are the health related components of fitness? (10 pts)
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21. What are the skill related components of fitness? (12pts)

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22. When putting you exercise plan into action you should start off fast so you will
stay committed. True or False (3pts)
23. Never exercise with a buddy, they only slow you down. True or False (3pts)
24. Persons with chronic conditions, such as heart disease, should not see their
doctor for clearance before starting an exercise program. True or False (3)

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25. What are the steps in Developing a Personal Fitness Plan (21 pts)
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26. When selecting activities for your fitness plan you should consider the
following: (10 pts)
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27. According to your book, how many days a week should you do: (6 pts)
a. Cardiorespitory Endurance Exercise __________________days
b. Muscular Strength and Endurance ___________________ days
c. Flexibility Exercise ________________________________days
28. What are: (6 pts)
a. Arteries
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b. Veins
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c. Capillaries
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29. What is the usable form of energy in the body called? (3 pts)
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30. What are the benefits of Cardiorespiratory Endurance Exercise (6 pts)
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31. What is the formula for Estimating your maximum heart rate? (5 pts)
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32. How long should a warm up last? (5 pts) ______________________minutes
33. How long should a cool down last? (5 pts) ____________________minutes
34. What is cross training? (5 pts)
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35. What are the different Principals of Training and what do they mean? (30)
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 e. ________________________________________________________
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36. What is dehydration? (5pts)
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37. What are heat cramps? (5pts)
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38. What is the difference between heat exhaustion and heart stroke? (10pts)
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39. What is the best way to avoid a heat related illness? (5pts)
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40. If you notice there is smog alert it is still ok to go exercise. True or False
(3pts)
41. What does CVD stand for? (3 pts) ________________________________
42. What are the Major risk factors for CVD? (12 pts)
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43. What is the Desirable mg of Total cholesterol? ________________ mg/dl (3)
44. How do you improve your cholesterol levels? (20pts)
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45. How does exercise help control your risk for CVD? (15 pts)
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