Test Bank –
Fit to Be Well,
By Thygerson
6th edition
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Health Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise
Chapter 3 Changing to a Healthy Lifestyle
Chapter 4 Preparing for Physical Activity and Exercise
Chapter 5 Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Chapter 6 Flexibility
Chapter 7 Muscular Strength and Endurance
Chapter 8 Nutrition
Chapter 9 Body Composition and Body Weight
Chapter 10 Sleep
Chapter 11 Stress Management
Chapter 12 Making Informed Decisions
MIDTERM EXAM
FINAL EXAM (Comprehensive)
ANSWER KEYS
,CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Multiple Choices
1. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as:
A) The absence of disease or infirmity
B) A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
C) The ability to perform daily activities without fatigue
D) A condition of optimal cardiovascular fitness
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the six dimensions of wellness?
A) Emotional
B) Spiritual
C) Financial
D) Environmental
3. The dimension of wellness that involves the ability to express feelings appropriately and
adjust to change is:
A) Social wellness
B) Intellectual wellness
C) Emotional wellness
D) Physical wellness
4. Life expectancy in the United States has increased significantly over the past century
primarily due to:
A) Advances in genetic engineering
B) Improvements in public health, sanitation, and medical care
C) Increased participation in competitive sports
D) The widespread use of dietary supplements
, 5. The leading cause of death in the United States today is:
A) Cancer
B) Stroke
C) Heart disease
D) Accidents
6. Which of the following is considered a non-modifiable risk factor for chronic disease?
A) Smoking
B) Physical inactivity
C) Age
D) Poor nutrition
7. Health-related fitness components include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Cardiorespiratory endurance
B) Agility
C) Muscular strength
D) Flexibility
8. The concept of "wellness" differs from "health" in that wellness:
A) Focuses only on physical health
B) Is a passive state of being free from illness
C) Is an active, dynamic process of making choices toward a more successful existence
D) Is determined entirely by genetics
9. Which dimension of wellness involves developing a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values
that give meaning and purpose to life?
A) Emotional
Fit to Be Well,
By Thygerson
6th edition
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Health Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise
Chapter 3 Changing to a Healthy Lifestyle
Chapter 4 Preparing for Physical Activity and Exercise
Chapter 5 Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Chapter 6 Flexibility
Chapter 7 Muscular Strength and Endurance
Chapter 8 Nutrition
Chapter 9 Body Composition and Body Weight
Chapter 10 Sleep
Chapter 11 Stress Management
Chapter 12 Making Informed Decisions
MIDTERM EXAM
FINAL EXAM (Comprehensive)
ANSWER KEYS
,CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Multiple Choices
1. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as:
A) The absence of disease or infirmity
B) A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
C) The ability to perform daily activities without fatigue
D) A condition of optimal cardiovascular fitness
2. Which of the following is NOT one of the six dimensions of wellness?
A) Emotional
B) Spiritual
C) Financial
D) Environmental
3. The dimension of wellness that involves the ability to express feelings appropriately and
adjust to change is:
A) Social wellness
B) Intellectual wellness
C) Emotional wellness
D) Physical wellness
4. Life expectancy in the United States has increased significantly over the past century
primarily due to:
A) Advances in genetic engineering
B) Improvements in public health, sanitation, and medical care
C) Increased participation in competitive sports
D) The widespread use of dietary supplements
, 5. The leading cause of death in the United States today is:
A) Cancer
B) Stroke
C) Heart disease
D) Accidents
6. Which of the following is considered a non-modifiable risk factor for chronic disease?
A) Smoking
B) Physical inactivity
C) Age
D) Poor nutrition
7. Health-related fitness components include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Cardiorespiratory endurance
B) Agility
C) Muscular strength
D) Flexibility
8. The concept of "wellness" differs from "health" in that wellness:
A) Focuses only on physical health
B) Is a passive state of being free from illness
C) Is an active, dynamic process of making choices toward a more successful existence
D) Is determined entirely by genetics
9. Which dimension of wellness involves developing a set of guiding beliefs, principles, or values
that give meaning and purpose to life?
A) Emotional
