Unit 1 Review

What can an individual do to prevent a possible health concern when exercising outdoors?

• Skip warm-up and cool-down routines
• Apply Sunscreen before going out.

• Ignore any signs of fatigue
• Exercise in extreme temperatures

Which future health concern is less likely for individuals engaging in regular physical activity?

• Obesity
• Heart disease
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure

  aka hypertension

Which fitness decision can be avoided through critical thinking?

• Regular exercise schedules
• Long-term fitness goals
• Well-planned fitness routines
• Starting a fitness program that only has you working out 5 minutes a day.

Which example best shows how problem-solving skills can help improve one’s current fitness?

• Joining a group fitness class without any prior assessment.
• Following a celebrity workout routine blindly.
• Relying solely on diet changes without exercise plans.
• The only nearby gym closes, so plans to ride with friends to another gym

Which decision should be made to protect a person's safety if his friends want him to go biking and he doesn't have a helmet?

• Go biking without a helmet and take extra precautions.
• Do not go biking without a helmet.
• Convince friends to go biking without any safety gear.
• Borrow a helmet from a stranger before biking.

Which action will most likely prevent an individual’s current physical activities from causing health problems?

• Ignore any signs of discomfort during exercise.
• Only focus on high-intensity workouts.
• Wash exercise clothing regularly

• Skip all physical activities altogether.

What does blood pressure often reveal about an individual’s health?

• Blood pressure is a measure of lung capacity.
• Blood pressure indicates mental health status.
• Blood pressure reveals skin condition and hydration levels.
• Blood pressure often reveals risk for heart attack

Which health problems have increased risk from over-exercising?

• Increased flexibility
• Improved digestion
• Blisters and stress fractures

• Enhanced muscle growth

Which example best shows how to reduce an individual’s risk of injury while exercising?

• Skip stretching altogether before workouts.
• Increase weights without proper technique.
• Exercise without any hydration.
• Avoid working out in wet weather conditions

What should a person do to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis if it runs in the family?

• Avoid all physical activity to prevent injury.
• Increase caffeine intake to strengthen bones.
• Consume a diet high in processed foods and sugars.
• Engage in weight-bearing exercise and maintain a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.