CSOWM = EXERCISE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Physical activity - CORRECT ANSWER -any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that
results in energy expenditure above RMR
Lifestyle PA - CORRECT ANSWER -behavioral PA that inc energy expenditure and happens as a
person goes about daily life
Exercise - CORRECT ANSWER -planned, structured, repetitive movement intended to improve or
maintain overall health/wellness
Sedentary behavior - CORRECT ANSWER -waking behaviors that take place while in a sitting or
reclined position and result in an energy expenditure of ≤1.5 mets
MET - CORRECT ANSWER -metabolic equivalent of task
Ratio of energy expenditure to RMR
RMR = ___ MET - CORRECT ANSWER -1 MET
T/F? All individuals starting a PA program should be screened to determine risk/benefit ratio and
whether or not medical clearance to exercise should be obtained - CORRECT ANSWER -T
Absolute risk of sudden cardiac death has been estimated to be 1 in every ___ previously
asymptomatic individuals - CORRECT ANSWER -15000-18000
Risk of sudden cardiac death is higher for... - CORRECT ANSWER -older adults
Inactive individuals
, Risk of sudden cardiac death is ___ to ___% higher for inactive individuals - CORRECT ANSWER -
30-40%
Data suggest that the risk of exercise testing is low/high? - CORRECT ANSWER -low
PARQ stands for - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
PARQ is used as a... - CORRECT ANSWER -self assessment to determine medical readiness of an
individual to begin an exercise program
Questions in the PARQ are r/t... - CORRECT ANSWER -CV health
CP incidence
Bone/joint health
Medications (for underlying dz)
General health during PA
S/s of which dz should be monitored for before starting PA? - CORRECT ANSWER -CV
Pulmonary
Metabolic
Renal
S/s of CV/pulmonary/metabolic/renal dz - CORRECT ANSWER -pain in chest, neck, jaw, arms, or
other areas that can result from ischemia
SOB at rest or w/ mild exertion
Dizziness/syncope
Orthopnea, paroxysmal noctural dyspnea (SOB while lying down)
Ankle edema
CORRECT ANSWERS 2026
Physical activity - CORRECT ANSWER -any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that
results in energy expenditure above RMR
Lifestyle PA - CORRECT ANSWER -behavioral PA that inc energy expenditure and happens as a
person goes about daily life
Exercise - CORRECT ANSWER -planned, structured, repetitive movement intended to improve or
maintain overall health/wellness
Sedentary behavior - CORRECT ANSWER -waking behaviors that take place while in a sitting or
reclined position and result in an energy expenditure of ≤1.5 mets
MET - CORRECT ANSWER -metabolic equivalent of task
Ratio of energy expenditure to RMR
RMR = ___ MET - CORRECT ANSWER -1 MET
T/F? All individuals starting a PA program should be screened to determine risk/benefit ratio and
whether or not medical clearance to exercise should be obtained - CORRECT ANSWER -T
Absolute risk of sudden cardiac death has been estimated to be 1 in every ___ previously
asymptomatic individuals - CORRECT ANSWER -15000-18000
Risk of sudden cardiac death is higher for... - CORRECT ANSWER -older adults
Inactive individuals
, Risk of sudden cardiac death is ___ to ___% higher for inactive individuals - CORRECT ANSWER -
30-40%
Data suggest that the risk of exercise testing is low/high? - CORRECT ANSWER -low
PARQ stands for - CORRECT ANSWER -Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
PARQ is used as a... - CORRECT ANSWER -self assessment to determine medical readiness of an
individual to begin an exercise program
Questions in the PARQ are r/t... - CORRECT ANSWER -CV health
CP incidence
Bone/joint health
Medications (for underlying dz)
General health during PA
S/s of which dz should be monitored for before starting PA? - CORRECT ANSWER -CV
Pulmonary
Metabolic
Renal
S/s of CV/pulmonary/metabolic/renal dz - CORRECT ANSWER -pain in chest, neck, jaw, arms, or
other areas that can result from ischemia
SOB at rest or w/ mild exertion
Dizziness/syncope
Orthopnea, paroxysmal noctural dyspnea (SOB while lying down)
Ankle edema
