EPHE 143 MIDTERM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

EPHE 143 MIDTERM UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. Under Modernization Theory, physical activity today is best described as:
Answer:
Optional behavior rather than a necessity for survival.

Question:
2. Which historical period is most associated with the start of modernization-related PA decline?
Answer:
The Industrial Revolution.

Question:
3. Which example best supports Modernization Theory?
Answer:
Machines replacing manual labor and cars replacing walking.

Question:
4. How does urbanization contribute to reduced physical activity?
Answer:
Less space for movement and more time spent sitting.

Question:
5. What is the main claim of the Unifying Theory?
Answer:
Physical activity is a fundamental human need, not just exercise or work.

Question:
6. According to the Unifying Theory, physical activity is best understood as:
Answer:
A meaningful, embodied, and experiential human act.

Question:
7. The Unifying Theory argues that movement is NOT primarily about:
Answer:
Burning calories or improving fitness alone.

Question:
8. Even though movement is natural, what can shape how much we move?
Answer:
Social, political, and contextual factors (e.g., access, safety, culture).

Question:
9. What is the central idea of Human Agency in physical activity?

,Answer:
Humans actively choose and shape how and why they move.

Question:
10. Human Agency challenges which assumption of Modernization Theory?
Answer:
humans are passive victims of social and technological change.

Question:
11. According to Human Agency, physical activity becomes:
Answer:
A choice rather than a requirement.

Question:
12. Which example best reflects Human Agency?
Answer:
New sports emerging through cultural and societal influences.

Question:
13. Leisure activity is best defined as:
Answer:
Activities people engage in during free time that are not work-oriented or required for life maintenance.

Question:
14. What distinguishes exercise from general physical activity?
Answer:
It is planned, structured, repetitive, and purposeful.

Question:
15. Which activity best fits the definition of exercise?
Answer:
Scheduled interval training to improve cardiovascular endurance.

Question:
16. Aerobic exercise is characterized by:
Answer:
Low to high intensity activity focused on endurance and oxygen use.

Question:
17. What happens to lactate during increasing exercise intensity?
Answer:
Lactate concentration increases.

Question:
18. Lactate dissociates into which components?

, Answer:
Lactate ion and hydrogen ion.

Question:
19. Physical fitness refers to:
Answer:
The ability of body systems to work together efficiently to perform activities and maintain health.

Question:
20. Which set correctly lists components of physical fitness?
Answer:
Body composition, aerobic/anaerobic fitness, musculoskeletal fitness.

Question:
21. Sedentary behavior is defined as:
Answer:
Waking activities d 1.5 METs performed while sitting, reclining, or lying.

Question:
22. A holistic view of health would focus on:
Answer:
Multiple dimensions of well-being, not just physical symptoms.

Question:
23. Physical inactivity ranks where among global causes of mortality?
Answer:
Fourth.

Question:
24. Approximately what percentage of Canadians have physical inactivity as a modifiable chronic disease
risk factor?
Answer:
82%

Question:
25. Recommended moderate-to-vigorous aerobic PA per week is at least:
Answer:
150 minutes

Question:
26. Muscle-strengthening activities should occur:
Answer:
at least twice per week

Question:
27. Total sedentary time should be limited to: