PED 101 Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Carefully reread the wellness definition above. Is wellness a final destination or an
ever-changing journey?
Answer: Ever-Changing Journey
Question 2: We have a universally agreed-upon definition of wellness, used by all, developed by the
National Wellness Institute.
Answer: false
Question 3:
1) Leisurely walking to class
2) Walking briskly while taking the long way to class in hopes of impacting fitness
3) Includes internal body processes like pumping blood
4) Being able to attend and enjoy a spontaneous vigorous hike with friends
Answer: 1) physical activity 2) exercise 3) movement 4) physical fitness
Question 4:
1) 150 minutes of moderate intensity per week 2)All major muscle groups 2 times per week 3)All major muscle
groups 2-3 times per week or daily 4)Reduce extended amounts
Answer: 1)aerobic exercise 2)resistance training 3)flexibility training 4)sitting
Question 5: Which of the following is a strong physical activity goal following the SMART goal-setting
format?
Answer: Do aerobic exercise on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 30 minutes at a moderate intensity for
3 months.
Question 6: Select all that apply. According to the text, which of the following can help you achieve
your goals?
Answer: Write down your goals.- Tell others about your goals.- Know your "why" for striving for the goal.
Know its purpose.- Place your written goals in a location that is highly visible.- Make a list of what you've
accomplished toward your goal at specified time intervals.
Question 7: Select all that apply. Since the 1960's, which of the following types of physical activity have
declined?
Answer: (ALL but exercise) Occupational physical activity, Recreational physical activity, household
chores, Transportation physical activity
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, Question 8: An individual that exhibits three or more of the exercise dependency criteria should contact
a medical professional to determine if behavior around exercise is maladaptive and harmful.
Answer: true
Question 9: Select all that apply. Which of the following are benefits of engaging in physical activity
outdoors?
Answer: 1) Increased likelihood of continuing to participate in physical activity 2)Improved mental
well-being 3)Restorative feelings
Question 10: Traumatic injuries, formerly referred to as acute, have an isolated incident of stress
applied to the body
Answer: true
Question 11: Select all that apply. Which of the following are recommendations regarding aerobic
exercise?
Answer: 1) It is acceptable to break up aerobic exercise into multiple bouts per day of at least 10 minutes
each., 2)It is generally recommended that the amount of time we spend in a single aerobic exercise session
be 20-60 minutes., 3)If we want to improve fitness we should progress in the amount of aerobic exercise we
engage in by no more than 10% per week.
Question 12: To see aerobic fitness improvements we must always strive to work as hard as we can and
keep pushing forward.
Answer: False
Question 13: 1)Eccentric phase 2)Concentric phase 3)Inhale 4)Exhale 5)Isometric Exercises 6)Dynamic
exercises
Answer: 1)elongation of the muscles 2)contraction of the muscles 3)eccentric phase 4)concentric phase
5)exercises that involve contraction 6)exercises that involve movement
Question 14: It is recommended that we engage in resistance training a MINIMUM of how many days
per week?
Answer: two
Question 15: Select all that apply. Which of the following are LARGE muscle groups?
Answer: chest front and back thigh
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Question 1: Carefully reread the wellness definition above. Is wellness a final destination or an
ever-changing journey?
Answer: Ever-Changing Journey
Question 2: We have a universally agreed-upon definition of wellness, used by all, developed by the
National Wellness Institute.
Answer: false
Question 3:
1) Leisurely walking to class
2) Walking briskly while taking the long way to class in hopes of impacting fitness
3) Includes internal body processes like pumping blood
4) Being able to attend and enjoy a spontaneous vigorous hike with friends
Answer: 1) physical activity 2) exercise 3) movement 4) physical fitness
Question 4:
1) 150 minutes of moderate intensity per week 2)All major muscle groups 2 times per week 3)All major muscle
groups 2-3 times per week or daily 4)Reduce extended amounts
Answer: 1)aerobic exercise 2)resistance training 3)flexibility training 4)sitting
Question 5: Which of the following is a strong physical activity goal following the SMART goal-setting
format?
Answer: Do aerobic exercise on Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 30 minutes at a moderate intensity for
3 months.
Question 6: Select all that apply. According to the text, which of the following can help you achieve
your goals?
Answer: Write down your goals.- Tell others about your goals.- Know your "why" for striving for the goal.
Know its purpose.- Place your written goals in a location that is highly visible.- Make a list of what you've
accomplished toward your goal at specified time intervals.
Question 7: Select all that apply. Since the 1960's, which of the following types of physical activity have
declined?
Answer: (ALL but exercise) Occupational physical activity, Recreational physical activity, household
chores, Transportation physical activity
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, Question 8: An individual that exhibits three or more of the exercise dependency criteria should contact
a medical professional to determine if behavior around exercise is maladaptive and harmful.
Answer: true
Question 9: Select all that apply. Which of the following are benefits of engaging in physical activity
outdoors?
Answer: 1) Increased likelihood of continuing to participate in physical activity 2)Improved mental
well-being 3)Restorative feelings
Question 10: Traumatic injuries, formerly referred to as acute, have an isolated incident of stress
applied to the body
Answer: true
Question 11: Select all that apply. Which of the following are recommendations regarding aerobic
exercise?
Answer: 1) It is acceptable to break up aerobic exercise into multiple bouts per day of at least 10 minutes
each., 2)It is generally recommended that the amount of time we spend in a single aerobic exercise session
be 20-60 minutes., 3)If we want to improve fitness we should progress in the amount of aerobic exercise we
engage in by no more than 10% per week.
Question 12: To see aerobic fitness improvements we must always strive to work as hard as we can and
keep pushing forward.
Answer: False
Question 13: 1)Eccentric phase 2)Concentric phase 3)Inhale 4)Exhale 5)Isometric Exercises 6)Dynamic
exercises
Answer: 1)elongation of the muscles 2)contraction of the muscles 3)eccentric phase 4)concentric phase
5)exercises that involve contraction 6)exercises that involve movement
Question 14: It is recommended that we engage in resistance training a MINIMUM of how many days
per week?
Answer: two
Question 15: Select all that apply. Which of the following are LARGE muscle groups?
Answer: chest front and back thigh
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