PE 10_1

How can one maintain an ideal body weight?

• Balance the amount of food you eat with regular physical activity.

• Believe in the power of your genes.

• Consult a doctor about an effective diet pill.

• Follow the latest diet fads.

People who lead sedentary lifestyles are often referred as____.

• athletes

• couch potatoes

• physically fit

• low-health risk people

Which of the following is NOT a positive outcome of physical fitness?

• Hypertension

• Improved physical appearance

• Enhanced self-esteem

• Stress reduction

Which of the following can help you determine which fitness and recreational activities

are realistic to you?

• cost

• Skills and attitude

• Social needs

• All of these

Which of the following is an example of a passive warm-up exercise?

• Basketball lay-ups

• Toe touch

• Walk around the gym

• Whirlpool bath

Which of the following is NOT a fitness benefit of yoga exercise?

• Best way to build core strength

• High risk of injuring the muscles and ligaments

• Improves posture and balance

• Increases one’s flexibility and muscular strength

Which of the following will NOT improve your personal fitness program?

• Engaging in high-impact, weight bearing exercises.

• Exercising at moderate intensities

• Making your program convenient

• Starting slowly

Which of the following is NOT a health- related physical fitness test?

• Sit and reach

• 50- meter run

• Sit-up

• Push- up

Your friend Kaye is overweight, and she wants to start her weight loss program. What

strategies and advice would you give her?

• Avoid automatic eating while watching the television, reading or

  studying.

• Try “junior size” instead of “super-size” use smaller plates, bowls,

  cups or glasses.

• Incorporate easy and enjoyable exercises into the program to be motivated.

• All of these

What terms describe the use of barbells, dumbbells, and machines to improve fitness,

health and appearance?

• Body building

• Strength and conditioning

• Weight lifting

• Weight training