NCSF UNIT 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What affect does the disease sarcopenia have on the body? - Correct Answers -it
reduces force and power in skeletal muscle
While it is important to maximize VO2 before age 30, after age 65 it is most important to
ensure adequate - Correct Answers -muscular fitness
When programming resistance training, general guidelines all suggest the minimum
frequency for total-body work is ____ per week? - Correct Answers -twice
While health maintenance requires physical activity equivalents of 1,000 kcal per week,
for fitness-level protection that number increases to ______ kcals per week. - Correct
Answers -2,000
Your client was advised by her physician to begin an exercise program to reduce her
high blood pressure. During her last evaluation it was measured at 141/92 mmHg. After
3 months of regular aerobic activity, what is a realistic blood pressure measurement to
expect upon re-evaluation? - Correct Answers -130/84 mmHg
Hypertension causes a cascade of events that lead to the blockage of arteries from
plaque termed ________. - Correct Answers -atherosclerosis
What energy-yielding nutrient is most important for supporting all types of physical
activity? - Correct Answers -carbohydrates
Older clients are more likely to demonstrate which movement limitation when compared
to younger clients? - Correct Answers -spinal extension
The ability of vessels to expand and contract to accommodate blood pressure
fluctuations is known as ______________. - Correct Answers -vascular compliance
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, environmental
common contributors to poor health - Correct Answers -physical inactivity, inadequate
sleep, chronic stress, poor diet, dehydration, obesity, tobacco use, alcohol consumption,
poor mental health
common health disorders and diseases - Correct Answers -hypertension, hyperlipemia,
atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, COPD, cancer, depression, stroke, systemic
inflammation
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
T/F 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
T/F About 50% of adults do not meet the guidelines for aerobic and strength activities
each week. - Correct Answers -False
All physical activity is considered exercise for the body. - Correct Answers -false
T/F 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 health,
CAD and stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, breast and colon cancer, falls ,
depression
Identify at least 2 examples of Moderate-Intensity Activities. - Correct Answers -Cycling
<10 mph, water aerobics, gardening, walking <3mph, tennis (doubles), snorkeling,
yoga, golf, playing frisbee, shoveling light snow, recreational swimming
identify 2 examples of vigorous activities - Correct Answers -jogging, running or repeat
sprinting, swimming laps, aerobic dance class, cycling >10mph, down hill skiing, jump
rope, heavy continuous yard work, karate/martial arts, circuit training, team sport play
T/D Bowling a strike would be an example of an open skill as it relates to agility and
coordination - Correct Answers -false
Identify the health-related components of fitness.
ANSWERS
What affect does the disease sarcopenia have on the body? - Correct Answers -it
reduces force and power in skeletal muscle
While it is important to maximize VO2 before age 30, after age 65 it is most important to
ensure adequate - Correct Answers -muscular fitness
When programming resistance training, general guidelines all suggest the minimum
frequency for total-body work is ____ per week? - Correct Answers -twice
While health maintenance requires physical activity equivalents of 1,000 kcal per week,
for fitness-level protection that number increases to ______ kcals per week. - Correct
Answers -2,000
Your client was advised by her physician to begin an exercise program to reduce her
high blood pressure. During her last evaluation it was measured at 141/92 mmHg. After
3 months of regular aerobic activity, what is a realistic blood pressure measurement to
expect upon re-evaluation? - Correct Answers -130/84 mmHg
Hypertension causes a cascade of events that lead to the blockage of arteries from
plaque termed ________. - Correct Answers -atherosclerosis
What energy-yielding nutrient is most important for supporting all types of physical
activity? - Correct Answers -carbohydrates
Older clients are more likely to demonstrate which movement limitation when compared
to younger clients? - Correct Answers -spinal extension
The ability of vessels to expand and contract to accommodate blood pressure
fluctuations is known as ______________. - Correct Answers -vascular compliance
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, environmental
common contributors to poor health - Correct Answers -physical inactivity, inadequate
sleep, chronic stress, poor diet, dehydration, obesity, tobacco use, alcohol consumption,
poor mental health
common health disorders and diseases - Correct Answers -hypertension, hyperlipemia,
atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, COPD, cancer, depression, stroke, systemic
inflammation
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
T/F 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
T/F About 50% of adults do not meet the guidelines for aerobic and strength activities
each week. - Correct Answers -False
All physical activity is considered exercise for the body. - Correct Answers -false
T/F 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 health,
CAD and stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, breast and colon cancer, falls ,
depression
Identify at least 2 examples of Moderate-Intensity Activities. - Correct Answers -Cycling
<10 mph, water aerobics, gardening, walking <3mph, tennis (doubles), snorkeling,
yoga, golf, playing frisbee, shoveling light snow, recreational swimming
identify 2 examples of vigorous activities - Correct Answers -jogging, running or repeat
sprinting, swimming laps, aerobic dance class, cycling >10mph, down hill skiing, jump
rope, heavy continuous yard work, karate/martial arts, circuit training, team sport play
T/D Bowling a strike would be an example of an open skill as it relates to agility and
coordination - Correct Answers -false
Identify the health-related components of fitness.
