EXER 290 Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+
Levels of influence in the socioecological model - Answers 1) Intrapersonal: individual characteristics
such as knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, personality
2) Interpersonal: primary groups like family, friends, peers
3) Community: institutional factors (rules), community (social norms/networks), public policy (laws that
regulate)
What level on the socioecological model can affect a person's ability to manage a healthy lifestyle -
Answers Any level
How can theory be used to understand factors that can enhance and impede the behaviors of change -
Answers 1) behavior is mediated by cognitions
2) knowledge is necessary for, but not sufficient to produce behavior change
3) perceptions, motivations, skills, and social environment are key influences on behavior
Health Belief Model - Answers Addresses the individual's perceptions of the threat posed by a health
problem, the benefits of avoiding the threat, and factors influencing the decision to act
*perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, cues to action, and self efficacy*
Stages of Change/Transtheoretical Model - Answers Describes individuals motivation and readiness to
change a behavior
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Health - Answers State of Complete Physical, Mental, and social well being and not merely the absence
of disease
-ability to adapt and self manage
-state of balance
Wellness - Answers An active process through which people become aware of, and make choices
toward, a more successful existence
-multidimensional, holistic
, Eight Dimensions of wellness - Answers 1) Physical: maintenance of healthy body, nutrition, healthcare
2) Mental/Emotional: express feelings, adjust, cope
3) Social: relationships with friends, family, community
4) Spiritual: meaning/purpose, balance/peace
5) Intellectual: learning, application of knowledge
6) Environmental: safe/clean surroundings, air/water/food
7) Occupational: participating in activities that provide meaning and purpose
8) Financial: resources to meet practical needs
9) Cultural
How can balancing the 8 dimensions contribute to a healthy lifestyle (6) - Answers 1) Establish baseline
2) determine what is successful
3) determine what needs improvement
4) determine readiness to change
5) expect barriers/obstacles
6) seek support to change
ACSM/CDC Weekly Physical Activity Recommendations for adults 18-65 - Answers -150 minutes of
moderate intensity aerobic activity every week
-2x per week muscle strengthening on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups
Health related attributes of physical fitness - Answers Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscular endurance/strength
Flexibility
BMI
Cardiorespiratory Endurance - Answers structured exercise to improve large muscle groups performing
sustained dynamic activity
20-60 min a week
3-5x a week
Levels of influence in the socioecological model - Answers 1) Intrapersonal: individual characteristics
such as knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, personality
2) Interpersonal: primary groups like family, friends, peers
3) Community: institutional factors (rules), community (social norms/networks), public policy (laws that
regulate)
What level on the socioecological model can affect a person's ability to manage a healthy lifestyle -
Answers Any level
How can theory be used to understand factors that can enhance and impede the behaviors of change -
Answers 1) behavior is mediated by cognitions
2) knowledge is necessary for, but not sufficient to produce behavior change
3) perceptions, motivations, skills, and social environment are key influences on behavior
Health Belief Model - Answers Addresses the individual's perceptions of the threat posed by a health
problem, the benefits of avoiding the threat, and factors influencing the decision to act
*perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, cues to action, and self efficacy*
Stages of Change/Transtheoretical Model - Answers Describes individuals motivation and readiness to
change a behavior
Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Health - Answers State of Complete Physical, Mental, and social well being and not merely the absence
of disease
-ability to adapt and self manage
-state of balance
Wellness - Answers An active process through which people become aware of, and make choices
toward, a more successful existence
-multidimensional, holistic
, Eight Dimensions of wellness - Answers 1) Physical: maintenance of healthy body, nutrition, healthcare
2) Mental/Emotional: express feelings, adjust, cope
3) Social: relationships with friends, family, community
4) Spiritual: meaning/purpose, balance/peace
5) Intellectual: learning, application of knowledge
6) Environmental: safe/clean surroundings, air/water/food
7) Occupational: participating in activities that provide meaning and purpose
8) Financial: resources to meet practical needs
9) Cultural
How can balancing the 8 dimensions contribute to a healthy lifestyle (6) - Answers 1) Establish baseline
2) determine what is successful
3) determine what needs improvement
4) determine readiness to change
5) expect barriers/obstacles
6) seek support to change
ACSM/CDC Weekly Physical Activity Recommendations for adults 18-65 - Answers -150 minutes of
moderate intensity aerobic activity every week
-2x per week muscle strengthening on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups
Health related attributes of physical fitness - Answers Cardiorespiratory endurance
Muscular endurance/strength
Flexibility
BMI
Cardiorespiratory Endurance - Answers structured exercise to improve large muscle groups performing
sustained dynamic activity
20-60 min a week
3-5x a week
