Health 8A_Chapter 7_Lessons 3-7 Quiz

Which of the following is recommended when creating a fitness program?

• Make your program unrealistic to challenge yourself

• Include a variety of activities you enjoy

• Only do one type of exercise

• Ignore your current fitness level

Why should strength training be scheduled on alternate days or for different muscle groups?

• To avoid getting bored

• To allow muscles to recover

• To save time

• To increase the number of workouts per week

Why is it important to take a gradual approach when starting an exercise program?

• To avoid getting bored

• To prevent muscle strain and injuries

• To finish your program quickly

• To impress others

What should you do if changes in your work or class schedule disrupt your exercise program?

• Stop exercising completely

• Adjust your routine but don’t give it up

• Only exercise when you have free time

• Wait until your schedule returns to normal

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to combine exercise with other healthy behaviors?

• Eating a nutrient-dense diet

• Smoking and drug abuse

• Avoiding smoking and drug abuse

• Maintaining regular exercise

According to the text, what is the principle of reversibility in fitness?

• You can store fitness for future use

• If you stop being active, you lose fitness and health benefits

• Fitness levels never change

• Exercise has no impact on health

What is a common reason for a decline in physical activity during adulthood?

• Increased free time

• Major life changes such as starting a family or moving

• Lack of interest in exercise

• Too many exercise options

What should every pregnant woman do before starting a new exercise program?

• Begin exercising without consulting anyone

• Consult with her health-care provider

• Only do high-intensity workouts

• Avoid all exercise

According to the table, which activity has the highest flexibility rating?

• Weight training

• Yoga

• Baseball

• Basketball

What is the typical caloric expenditure range (in calories per minute) for running as listed in the table?

• 2–4

• 4–6

• 7–16

• 5–10