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Injuries are to a large extent _______________, and paying attention to some simple guidelines can
make exercise safer and more enjoyable. - correct answer ✔Preventable
The RICE principle can be applied to control and most effectively limit the amount of swelling caused by
an injury. RICE stands for ____________, ____________, ____________, and ____________. Each factor
plays a critical role in limiting swelling, and all four methods should be used simultaneously. - correct
answer ✔rest, ice, compression, elevation
fracture - correct answer ✔cracks or breaks in a bone that require immobilization
contusion - correct answer ✔a bruise of the skin, fat, or muscle
tendinitis - correct answer ✔an inflammation of the tendons connects muscle to bone
Bursitis - correct answer ✔inflammation of a bursa, reduces friction
skin conditions - correct answer ✔blisters and sunburn`
Swelling is most likely to occur within the first ____ hours after an injury. - correct answer ✔72
There are three heat illnesses that are discussed in Chapter 9. From least to most severe, the heat
illnesses are heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and __________________. - correct answer ✔heat stroke
Healthy People 2020 is a set of _____________________ for the nation to achieve over the next decade.
- correct answer ✔health objectives
, All of the following are leading health indicators for Healthy People 2020, EXCEPT: - correct answer
✔health insurance
[Physical activity
Access to health care
Mental health ARE]
Which of the following are the five health-related fitness components? Please mark all five components.
- correct answer ✔Body composition
Cardiorespiratory endurance
Flexibility
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
After an extended period of gradual improvement in your fitness, it may seem that you reach a
__________ at which you experience little improvement. - correct answer ✔plateau
Any fitness program requires ______________ to produce results. - correct answer ✔commitment
effort
exertion
labor
work
dedication
How many domains of wellness are there, according to Chapter 2 of the Fitness Decisions e-book -
correct answer ✔8