EXSC 191 Exam 1 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
In the beginning of the 20th century, major causes of death in the US were from infectious
diseases. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Flexibility refers to - CORRECT ANSWER range of motion around a joint
What is NOT a primary goal of the "Healthy People 2020" national health objectives? -
CORRECT ANSWER improve physical fitness
The major causes of early death have shifted from infectious diseases to chronic lifestyle
conditions because - CORRECT ANSWER scientific advancements have improved
medicine
Exercise is planned and structured physical activity. - CORRECT ANSWER false
Which of the following is NOT a component of health-related physical fitness? - CORRECT
ANSWER coordination
A goal of preparticipation screening is to: - CORRECT ANSWER determine if an
individual needs to see a physician before starting an exercise program
Which of the following is currently the #1 cause of death? - CORRECT ANSWER heart
disease
Bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles is called: - CORRECT
ANSWER physical activity
, Which of the following is a health-related aspect of fitness? - CORRECT
ANSWER strength
The purpose of the PAR-Q is to - CORRECT ANSWER determine medical readiness for
exercise
Which of the following is not a dimension of wellness? - CORRECT ANSWER economic
What is the most important contributing factor to early death in our society? - CORRECT
ANSWER lifestyle
What is the leading "actual cause of death" in the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER inactivity/poor nutrition
Exercise is a type of physical activity. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Exercise is safe for most people. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Which of the following best describes wellness? - CORRECT ANSWER Quality of life
and a sense of well-being
What region of the United States has the highest rate of obesity? - CORRECT
ANSWER south
The 2018 federal physical activity guidelines, 2nd edition recommend that every adult should do:
- CORRECT ANSWER at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity
or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, or an equivalent combination of both
The 2018 federal physical activity guidelines recommend that every adult should do muscle-
strengthening activities: - CORRECT ANSWER at least 2 days per week
Questions and CORRECT Answers
In the beginning of the 20th century, major causes of death in the US were from infectious
diseases. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Flexibility refers to - CORRECT ANSWER range of motion around a joint
What is NOT a primary goal of the "Healthy People 2020" national health objectives? -
CORRECT ANSWER improve physical fitness
The major causes of early death have shifted from infectious diseases to chronic lifestyle
conditions because - CORRECT ANSWER scientific advancements have improved
medicine
Exercise is planned and structured physical activity. - CORRECT ANSWER false
Which of the following is NOT a component of health-related physical fitness? - CORRECT
ANSWER coordination
A goal of preparticipation screening is to: - CORRECT ANSWER determine if an
individual needs to see a physician before starting an exercise program
Which of the following is currently the #1 cause of death? - CORRECT ANSWER heart
disease
Bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles is called: - CORRECT
ANSWER physical activity
, Which of the following is a health-related aspect of fitness? - CORRECT
ANSWER strength
The purpose of the PAR-Q is to - CORRECT ANSWER determine medical readiness for
exercise
Which of the following is not a dimension of wellness? - CORRECT ANSWER economic
What is the most important contributing factor to early death in our society? - CORRECT
ANSWER lifestyle
What is the leading "actual cause of death" in the United States? - CORRECT
ANSWER inactivity/poor nutrition
Exercise is a type of physical activity. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Exercise is safe for most people. - CORRECT ANSWER true
Which of the following best describes wellness? - CORRECT ANSWER Quality of life
and a sense of well-being
What region of the United States has the highest rate of obesity? - CORRECT
ANSWER south
The 2018 federal physical activity guidelines, 2nd edition recommend that every adult should do:
- CORRECT ANSWER at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity
or 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, or an equivalent combination of both
The 2018 federal physical activity guidelines recommend that every adult should do muscle-
strengthening activities: - CORRECT ANSWER at least 2 days per week
