HPEX 310 Final Exam (Matthew Scott
Spring 2025)
*EXAM 1* correct answers
Average lifespan correct
answerswomen- 81.1 men- 76.1
Life expectancy correct
answersdecreases because:
major chronic
diseases
cardiovascular
disease cancer
stroke
4 major factors influencing health correct
answerslifestyle- 53% genetics- 25%
environment- 22%
health care- 22%
Optimal health correct answersencompasses all the dimensions of
well-being How to achieve state of wellness correct answers-regular
PA
-proper nutrition
-emotional/spiritual balance
-eliminating unhealthy behaviors
Components of wellness correct answers1) physical
2) emotional
3) intellectual
4) spiritual
5) social
6) environmental
7) occupational
8) financial
"Healthy people" correct answersstarted
in 1980 goals: attaining high quality/
longer lives
-reducing risk of injury/premature health
-achieving health equity
,Physical activity correct answersany unplanned contraction of skeletal
muscle that increases energy expenditure
Exercise correct answerssub category of physical activity
-planned, structured, repetitive activity
Percentage of Americans achieve PA guidelines correct answers-50%
American adults do recommended amt. of exercise
- recommended 30 minutes of exercises(moderate - vigorous)
Health related physical activity correct answers-muscular strength
-muscular endurance
-flexibility
- body composition
Muscular strength correct answersability of muscle to exert force
Muscular Endurance correct answersability of a muscle to generate a
submaximal force over and over again
Body composition correct answersratio of body fat to lean body tissue
Flexibility correct answersability of muscle to continue to perform
without fatigue Skill related physical activity correct answers-agility
-coordination
-balance
-speed
cardiorespiratory endurance correct answersability of the circulatory and
respiratory system to supply oxygen during physical activity
Build self-efficacy correct answersbelief that you can accomplish a
specific goal/task Modifiable barriers to change correct answers-lack of
knowledge/motivation
-denial
-perceived invulnerability
-low self-efficacy
Non-modifiable barrier to change correct answers-time
-family commitments
Transtheoretical model correct answers1. precontemplation
2. contemplation
3. preparation
4. action
,5. maintenance 6. termination
Precontemplation stage correct answersunaware of the problem
Contemplation stage correct answersaware of the problem &
desired change Preparation stage correct answersintends to take
action
Action stage correct answerspractices the desired behavior
Maintenance stage correct answersworks to sustain behavior
change 6 months of change= habit
SMART goals correct
answersSpecific Measurable
Attainabl
e
Realistic
Timely
Principle
s of
exercise
training
correct
answers-
specificit
y
-
reversibi
lity(detai
ning)
-
overload
-
progress
ion(10%
): 5-10
lbs a
week
-
individua
lization
-
recovery
Exercise Prescription(ExRx) correct answersindividual amount of
exercise that will promote physical activity & achieve benefits for
someone
Warmup correct answersprecedes a workout
-low-moderate intensity
-increase muscle temp.
, -get blood back to heart
Skill related components to training for sports correct answers-speed
-agility
-balance
-time
-coordination
Guidelines for adults 18-64 correct answers-150 minutes moderate intensity
-75 minutes vigorous intensity
-30 minutes most days of the week
Threshold for health benefits correct answersthe minimum level of
physical activity required to achieve some of the health benefits of
exercise
Barriers to physical activity correct answers1. lack of time
2. environmental changes
3. inadequate resources
5. lack of motivation
Cardio respiratory endurance correct answersability to perform aerobic
exercise for a prolonged period of time
VO2 max correct answers-gold standard measurement of cardio
respiratory endurance
- most valid measurement
VO2 max equations correct answersQ x A- VO2
difference (Heart rate x Stroke volume) x A-VO2
difference
Cardiorespiratory system correct
answersCardiovascular system & respiratory
system
-heart & blood vessels + lungs and muscles
involved
Cardiovascular system correct answers-heart
-"2 pumps in 1"
-right side: pumps O2 depleted blood to
lungs(pulmonary)
-left side: pumps O2 rich blood to tissues(systemic)
Circulatory system correct answers-blood vessels
-arteries
-veins
Respiratory system correct answers- lungs
-exhalation
-inhalation
-alveoli
Spring 2025)
*EXAM 1* correct answers
Average lifespan correct
answerswomen- 81.1 men- 76.1
Life expectancy correct
answersdecreases because:
major chronic
diseases
cardiovascular
disease cancer
stroke
4 major factors influencing health correct
answerslifestyle- 53% genetics- 25%
environment- 22%
health care- 22%
Optimal health correct answersencompasses all the dimensions of
well-being How to achieve state of wellness correct answers-regular
PA
-proper nutrition
-emotional/spiritual balance
-eliminating unhealthy behaviors
Components of wellness correct answers1) physical
2) emotional
3) intellectual
4) spiritual
5) social
6) environmental
7) occupational
8) financial
"Healthy people" correct answersstarted
in 1980 goals: attaining high quality/
longer lives
-reducing risk of injury/premature health
-achieving health equity
,Physical activity correct answersany unplanned contraction of skeletal
muscle that increases energy expenditure
Exercise correct answerssub category of physical activity
-planned, structured, repetitive activity
Percentage of Americans achieve PA guidelines correct answers-50%
American adults do recommended amt. of exercise
- recommended 30 minutes of exercises(moderate - vigorous)
Health related physical activity correct answers-muscular strength
-muscular endurance
-flexibility
- body composition
Muscular strength correct answersability of muscle to exert force
Muscular Endurance correct answersability of a muscle to generate a
submaximal force over and over again
Body composition correct answersratio of body fat to lean body tissue
Flexibility correct answersability of muscle to continue to perform
without fatigue Skill related physical activity correct answers-agility
-coordination
-balance
-speed
cardiorespiratory endurance correct answersability of the circulatory and
respiratory system to supply oxygen during physical activity
Build self-efficacy correct answersbelief that you can accomplish a
specific goal/task Modifiable barriers to change correct answers-lack of
knowledge/motivation
-denial
-perceived invulnerability
-low self-efficacy
Non-modifiable barrier to change correct answers-time
-family commitments
Transtheoretical model correct answers1. precontemplation
2. contemplation
3. preparation
4. action
,5. maintenance 6. termination
Precontemplation stage correct answersunaware of the problem
Contemplation stage correct answersaware of the problem &
desired change Preparation stage correct answersintends to take
action
Action stage correct answerspractices the desired behavior
Maintenance stage correct answersworks to sustain behavior
change 6 months of change= habit
SMART goals correct
answersSpecific Measurable
Attainabl
e
Realistic
Timely
Principle
s of
exercise
training
correct
answers-
specificit
y
-
reversibi
lity(detai
ning)
-
overload
-
progress
ion(10%
): 5-10
lbs a
week
-
individua
lization
-
recovery
Exercise Prescription(ExRx) correct answersindividual amount of
exercise that will promote physical activity & achieve benefits for
someone
Warmup correct answersprecedes a workout
-low-moderate intensity
-increase muscle temp.
, -get blood back to heart
Skill related components to training for sports correct answers-speed
-agility
-balance
-time
-coordination
Guidelines for adults 18-64 correct answers-150 minutes moderate intensity
-75 minutes vigorous intensity
-30 minutes most days of the week
Threshold for health benefits correct answersthe minimum level of
physical activity required to achieve some of the health benefits of
exercise
Barriers to physical activity correct answers1. lack of time
2. environmental changes
3. inadequate resources
5. lack of motivation
Cardio respiratory endurance correct answersability to perform aerobic
exercise for a prolonged period of time
VO2 max correct answers-gold standard measurement of cardio
respiratory endurance
- most valid measurement
VO2 max equations correct answersQ x A- VO2
difference (Heart rate x Stroke volume) x A-VO2
difference
Cardiorespiratory system correct
answersCardiovascular system & respiratory
system
-heart & blood vessels + lungs and muscles
involved
Cardiovascular system correct answers-heart
-"2 pumps in 1"
-right side: pumps O2 depleted blood to
lungs(pulmonary)
-left side: pumps O2 rich blood to tissues(systemic)
Circulatory system correct answers-blood vessels
-arteries
-veins
Respiratory system correct answers- lungs
-exhalation
-inhalation
-alveoli
