Chapters 13 - 15 Practice Multiple Choice Test

Which of the following is a benefit of sports participation as mentioned in the text?

• Improved dietary habits

• Enhanced social connectedness

• Increased screen time

• Reduced physical activity

Which of the following is not a commonly used counselling strategy for promoting physical activity?

• Assessing motivational readiness

• Contracting

• Gradual programming

• Mandatory gym sessions

In the SEM, which of the following is an example of a physical environment factor that can influence physical activity?

• Social support from peers

• Availability of public transport and walking trails

• Attitudes towards exercise

• Counselling by professionals

Which of the following is an example of a social factor influencing physical activity in the SEM model?

• Knowledge

• Organisational policies

• Walking groups

• Improved accessibility

Which Australian state and or territory has the highest proportion of its population meeting the physical activity guidelines?

• Northern Territory

• Queensland

• Australian Capital Territory

• New South Wales

Which of the following is an individual-level strategy to promote physical activity?

• Workplace interventions

• Media campaigns

• Tailoring programs to motivational readiness

• Community-wide initiatives

In the Social-Ecological Model (SEM), which of the following levels focuses on the influence of family, friends, and social networks on an individual's behaviour?

• Intrapersonal level

• Interpersonal level

• Organizational level

• Community level

Which of the following strategies is most effective for promoting physical activity in a community setting?

• Implementing stricter regulations on screen time

• Offering free fitness classes in public parks

• Introducing mandatory physical education classes in schools

• Providing tax incentives for purchasing home exercise equipment

What is the trend of active transport from 1950 to today?

• Decreased walking and cycling due to more cars.

• Increased walking and cycling due to urbanization.

• No significant change in active transport.

• Increase in electric scooters and bikes.

A physical environment level influence refers to what?

• Improved accessibility, e.g., ramps

• Personal motivation and fitness levels

• Social norms and community support

• Economic incentives, like tax breaks for using active transport