NCSF CERTIFICATION CHAPTER 1
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The contemporary understanding of health examines the susceptibility for disease as
well as an individual's overall: - Correct Answers -Wellness
For baseline health benefits an individual should burn at least ______ calories a week. -
Correct Answers -1,000
Minimum physical activity guidelines for general health benefits: - Correct Answers -150
minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week
A(n) ________ response occurs with repeated stress which causes chronic system
adaptations. - Correct Answers -Plastic
Identify the 6 components of comprehensive wellness - Correct Answers -Physical,
mental, emotional, intellectual, social, and environmental
Common contributors to poor health - Correct Answers -Physical inactivity, inadequate
sleep, chronic stress, poor diet, dehydration, obesity, tobacco use, alcohol consumption,
poor emotional health
Common health disorders and diseases - Correct Answers -hypertension,
hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis/ arteriosclerosis, diabetes, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer, stroke, depression, and systemic inflammation
Identify at least three lifestyle behaviors potentially associated with obesity - Correct
Answers -Poor dietary patterns, sedentary behaviors,. excessive alcohol use, poor
sleeping patterns, unmanaged stress
Identify at least three risk factors for diabetes - Correct Answers -Family history, obesity,
poor diet, pregnancy, physical inactivity
Identify at least three lifestyle or environmental factors potentially associated with
cancer - Correct Answers -Smoking, alcohol, diet (processed/fried foods and red meat),
environmental pollutants, radiation, sun exposure, stress, physical inactivity, sexually
transmitted diseases, obesity
_______ has been estimated to be the 4th leading cause of death worldwide - Correct
Answers -Physical inactivity
, ________ is defined as planned, structured and repetitive bodily movements performed
to improve or maintain one or more components of fitness - Correct Answers -Exercise
True or False? An elastic response occurs when the body changes slightly to
accommodate an activity-related stress, but quickly reverts back to its starting condition
with no lasting adaptations - Correct Answers -True
True or False? About 50% of adults do not meet the guidelines for aerobic and strength
activities each week - Correct Answers -False
True or False? All physical activity is considered exercise for the body - Correct
Answers -False
True or False? For an activity to be defined as exercise it must produce a stress that
generates the potential for new or sustained adaptations - Correct Answers -True
List at least three diseases or health issues identified in the lesson positively affected by
physical activity (lower risk) for young and older adults - Correct Answers -Early death,
falls, and depression
Identify at least 2 examples of Moderate-Intensity Activities - Correct Answers -Yoga
and gardening
Identify at least 2 examples of Vigorous Activities - Correct Answers -Swimming laps
and jumping rope
Principle of Overload - Correct Answers -stress must be applied beyond that which the
body is accustomed to promote adaptations
Principle of Progression - Correct Answers -once the body has adapted to a level of
stress, additional stress is needed to promote further adaptations; progressive-overload
is practically combined in structured exercise programs for ongoing adaptation
Principle of Specificity - Correct Answers -a desired adaption occurs in response to
specific stress placed upon the body; exercises and activities chosen must be matched
to reflect the fitness goals
Which of the following components of fitness is most associated with maintaining
independence among older adults/elderly? - Correct Answers -Power
Which of the following concerning cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is not correct? -
Correct Answers -High CRF is linked with a lower risk for breast cancer
Which of the following relates to the synergistic ability of muscles, nerves, and
proprioceptors to maintain body segment positioning and offset disruptive forces in the
environment? - Correct Answers -Stability
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The contemporary understanding of health examines the susceptibility for disease as
well as an individual's overall: - Correct Answers -Wellness
For baseline health benefits an individual should burn at least ______ calories a week. -
Correct Answers -1,000
Minimum physical activity guidelines for general health benefits: - Correct Answers -150
minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week
A(n) ________ response occurs with repeated stress which causes chronic system
adaptations. - Correct Answers -Plastic
Identify the 6 components of comprehensive wellness - Correct Answers -Physical,
mental, emotional, intellectual, social, and environmental
Common contributors to poor health - Correct Answers -Physical inactivity, inadequate
sleep, chronic stress, poor diet, dehydration, obesity, tobacco use, alcohol consumption,
poor emotional health
Common health disorders and diseases - Correct Answers -hypertension,
hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis/ arteriosclerosis, diabetes, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer, stroke, depression, and systemic inflammation
Identify at least three lifestyle behaviors potentially associated with obesity - Correct
Answers -Poor dietary patterns, sedentary behaviors,. excessive alcohol use, poor
sleeping patterns, unmanaged stress
Identify at least three risk factors for diabetes - Correct Answers -Family history, obesity,
poor diet, pregnancy, physical inactivity
Identify at least three lifestyle or environmental factors potentially associated with
cancer - Correct Answers -Smoking, alcohol, diet (processed/fried foods and red meat),
environmental pollutants, radiation, sun exposure, stress, physical inactivity, sexually
transmitted diseases, obesity
_______ has been estimated to be the 4th leading cause of death worldwide - Correct
Answers -Physical inactivity
, ________ is defined as planned, structured and repetitive bodily movements performed
to improve or maintain one or more components of fitness - Correct Answers -Exercise
True or False? An elastic response occurs when the body changes slightly to
accommodate an activity-related stress, but quickly reverts back to its starting condition
with no lasting adaptations - Correct Answers -True
True or False? About 50% of adults do not meet the guidelines for aerobic and strength
activities each week - Correct Answers -False
True or False? All physical activity is considered exercise for the body - Correct
Answers -False
True or False? For an activity to be defined as exercise it must produce a stress that
generates the potential for new or sustained adaptations - Correct Answers -True
List at least three diseases or health issues identified in the lesson positively affected by
physical activity (lower risk) for young and older adults - Correct Answers -Early death,
falls, and depression
Identify at least 2 examples of Moderate-Intensity Activities - Correct Answers -Yoga
and gardening
Identify at least 2 examples of Vigorous Activities - Correct Answers -Swimming laps
and jumping rope
Principle of Overload - Correct Answers -stress must be applied beyond that which the
body is accustomed to promote adaptations
Principle of Progression - Correct Answers -once the body has adapted to a level of
stress, additional stress is needed to promote further adaptations; progressive-overload
is practically combined in structured exercise programs for ongoing adaptation
Principle of Specificity - Correct Answers -a desired adaption occurs in response to
specific stress placed upon the body; exercises and activities chosen must be matched
to reflect the fitness goals
Which of the following components of fitness is most associated with maintaining
independence among older adults/elderly? - Correct Answers -Power
Which of the following concerning cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is not correct? -
Correct Answers -High CRF is linked with a lower risk for breast cancer
Which of the following relates to the synergistic ability of muscles, nerves, and
proprioceptors to maintain body segment positioning and offset disruptive forces in the
environment? - Correct Answers -Stability
