Physical Fitness FINAL EXAM UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is a type of physical conditioning that lengthens the muscles and improves the movement
of the joints? - CORRECT ANSWER flexibility
What is a type of physical conditioning that primarily strengthens the heart, lungs, and blood
vessels? - CORRECT ANSWER cardiovascular fitness
What is a type of physical conditioning that adds strength to the body? - CORRECT
ANSWER muscular fitness
If Harry is very overweight, how might his weight affect his exercise? - CORRECT
ANSWER He will become more tired than an average person during exercise.
An obstacle that prevents many Americans from exercising is _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER a lack of understanding about the importance of fitness
If Leah feels much better about herself once she starts exercising, this is an example of which
exercise benefit? - CORRECT ANSWER improved self confidence
How does exercise improve physical health? - CORRECT ANSWER - The bones are
thickened.
- Good muscle tone is created.
What hormone increases sugar in the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER Cortisol
What hormone speeds up the heart beat? - CORRECT ANSWER Adrenaline
, What hormone is only found in females? - CORRECT ANSWER Estrogen
Which of the following is one way in which stress affects mental and emotional health? -
CORRECT ANSWER It decreases your ability to focus.
How does exercise improve your health? - CORRECT ANSWER It helps prevent blood
clots, it keeps your gums and skin firmer, and it takes the extra sugar out of your blood.
Which of the following is true about fats? - CORRECT ANSWER More unsaturated fats
should be eaten.
TRUE or FALSE: Most vitamins cannot be made by the body. - CORRECT
ANSWER true
If you have a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.70, this means that you have _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER a low risk for weight related diseases
TRUE or FALSE: Bulimia is an eating disorder in which the person does not eat. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
What is the correct serving size for a piece of meat? - CORRECT ANSWER the size of
the palm of your hand
________ begins to increase the heart rate. - CORRECT ANSWER Warm-up
___________ is the best time to work on stretching exercises. - CORRECT
ANSWER Cool-down
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What is a type of physical conditioning that lengthens the muscles and improves the movement
of the joints? - CORRECT ANSWER flexibility
What is a type of physical conditioning that primarily strengthens the heart, lungs, and blood
vessels? - CORRECT ANSWER cardiovascular fitness
What is a type of physical conditioning that adds strength to the body? - CORRECT
ANSWER muscular fitness
If Harry is very overweight, how might his weight affect his exercise? - CORRECT
ANSWER He will become more tired than an average person during exercise.
An obstacle that prevents many Americans from exercising is _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER a lack of understanding about the importance of fitness
If Leah feels much better about herself once she starts exercising, this is an example of which
exercise benefit? - CORRECT ANSWER improved self confidence
How does exercise improve physical health? - CORRECT ANSWER - The bones are
thickened.
- Good muscle tone is created.
What hormone increases sugar in the blood? - CORRECT ANSWER Cortisol
What hormone speeds up the heart beat? - CORRECT ANSWER Adrenaline
, What hormone is only found in females? - CORRECT ANSWER Estrogen
Which of the following is one way in which stress affects mental and emotional health? -
CORRECT ANSWER It decreases your ability to focus.
How does exercise improve your health? - CORRECT ANSWER It helps prevent blood
clots, it keeps your gums and skin firmer, and it takes the extra sugar out of your blood.
Which of the following is true about fats? - CORRECT ANSWER More unsaturated fats
should be eaten.
TRUE or FALSE: Most vitamins cannot be made by the body. - CORRECT
ANSWER true
If you have a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.70, this means that you have _____. - CORRECT
ANSWER a low risk for weight related diseases
TRUE or FALSE: Bulimia is an eating disorder in which the person does not eat. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
What is the correct serving size for a piece of meat? - CORRECT ANSWER the size of
the palm of your hand
________ begins to increase the heart rate. - CORRECT ANSWER Warm-up
___________ is the best time to work on stretching exercises. - CORRECT
ANSWER Cool-down
