HPEX 310 QUESTION POOL AND
ANSWERS 2026/2027
A person's belief in his or her ability to accomplish a specific goal is known as
________. - ANSWERSself-efficacy
Exercise is a type of physical activity characterized as ________. - ANSWERSplanned
and structured to improve physical fitness
The principle of recuperation is essential for maximal fitness benefits when having rest
periods up to ________. - ANSWERS24 hours or more after exercise
Evidence indicates that 30 to 60 minutes of ________ exercise performed 3 to 5 days
per week will provide major health benefits and reduce the risk of all causes of death. -
ANSWERSmoderate-to-high-intensity
The period of light exercise prior to the workout is called a ________. -
ANSWERSwarm-up
The term "mode of exercise" describes the ________. - ANSWERSspecific type of
exercise performed
Total wellness can be achieved by balancing ________. - ANSWERSall eight
components of wellness
Which of the following is not a healthy behavior that promotes wellness and increases
quality of life?
- maintaining healthy weight
- avoiding sitting for long periods of time
- managing stress
- only getting medical exams when sick - ANSWERSonly getting medical exams when
sick
Pete is striving to meet personal health goals by losing weight. He plans to lose 10
pounds in 10 weeks. By clearly defining his outcome, which of the following SMART
goals is he using? - ANSWERSspecific
Too much exercise can impair the body's ________ and increase the risk of infections
such as a cold or the flu. - ANSWERSimmune system
Strong evidence indicates that regular exercise improves ________. -
ANSWERSpsychological well-being of people of all ages by reducing risks for anxiety
and depression
,The minimum level of exercise required to achieve some health benefits is called the
________. - ANSWERSthreshold for health benefits
Other terms for cardiorespiratory endurance include ________. - ANSWERSaerobic
fitness or cardiorespiratory fitness
Conditions or situations that may prevent a person from making a behavior change are
called ________. - ANSWERSbarriers
With regard to physical fitness, the overload principle can be defined as ________. -
ANSWERSstressing the body or a muscle group during exercise to improve physical
fitness
The principle of ________ states that a period of rest between exercise training
sessions is critical for maximal improvement in physical fitness. -
ANSWERSrecuperation
What is osteoporosis? - ANSWERSloss of bone mass and bone strength
Current physical activity guidelines recommended for adults include at least ________. -
ANSWERS150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise
SMART stands for ________, measurable, attainable, ________ and time frame. -
ANSWERSspecific; realistic
When choosing an optimal exercise shoe, you should ________. - ANSWERSshop for
shoes late in the day
A person who smokes and has no desire to stop smoking is in which stage of behavior
change? - ANSWERSprecontemplation
Individuals who have achieved a high level of ________ are capable of performing 30 to
60 minutes of vigorous exercise without undue fatigue. - ANSWERScardiorespiratory
fitness
The U.S. Surgeon General's report on physical activity and health concludes that
Americans can improve their health by engaging in 30 minutes of ________. -
ANSWERSlight to moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week
The ________ model is a framework for understanding how individuals move toward
adopting and maintaining health behavior changes. - ANSWERSstages of change
Which of the following wellness components is most associated with the ability to
respond to difficult life situations in an appropriate manner?
- intellectual wellness
, - environmental wellness
- emotional wellness
- social wellness - ANSWERSemotional wellness
A person who has created a behavior change plan and plans to take action within a
month is in which stage of change? - ANSWERSpreparation
Which of the following is not considered to be one of the five major components of
health-related physical fitness?
- cardiorespiratory endurance
- muscular strength
- body composition
- agility - ANSWERSagility
Consuming a nutrient-dense diet, managing stress, and exercising regularly are
examples of ________. - ANSWERShealthy behaviors
Which of the following is a psychological concept that describes how strongly people
believe that they have control over events in their lives?
- assertiveness
- self-esteem
- locus of control
- emotional resilience - ANSWERSlocus of control
Which of the following are good methods of exercising that will help surpass the
threshold of health benefits?
- long workouts
- high-intensity workouts only 4 days per week
- 30 to 60 minutes of moderate activity 5 to 6 days per week
- 30 to 60 minutes of moderate activity 3 to 5 days per week - ANSWERS30 to 60
minutes of moderate activity 3 to 5 days per week
Which of the following is defined as the ability to move joints freely through their full
range of motion?
- flexibility
- muscular endurance
- muscular strength
- muscular fitness - ANSWERSflexibility
Weight-bearing activities are particularly important for ________. -
ANSWERSincreasing bone density
Exercise prescription should be ________. - ANSWERSstructured to meet personal
needs and personal goals, and should include mode, warm-up, conditioning period and
cool-down
ANSWERS 2026/2027
A person's belief in his or her ability to accomplish a specific goal is known as
________. - ANSWERSself-efficacy
Exercise is a type of physical activity characterized as ________. - ANSWERSplanned
and structured to improve physical fitness
The principle of recuperation is essential for maximal fitness benefits when having rest
periods up to ________. - ANSWERS24 hours or more after exercise
Evidence indicates that 30 to 60 minutes of ________ exercise performed 3 to 5 days
per week will provide major health benefits and reduce the risk of all causes of death. -
ANSWERSmoderate-to-high-intensity
The period of light exercise prior to the workout is called a ________. -
ANSWERSwarm-up
The term "mode of exercise" describes the ________. - ANSWERSspecific type of
exercise performed
Total wellness can be achieved by balancing ________. - ANSWERSall eight
components of wellness
Which of the following is not a healthy behavior that promotes wellness and increases
quality of life?
- maintaining healthy weight
- avoiding sitting for long periods of time
- managing stress
- only getting medical exams when sick - ANSWERSonly getting medical exams when
sick
Pete is striving to meet personal health goals by losing weight. He plans to lose 10
pounds in 10 weeks. By clearly defining his outcome, which of the following SMART
goals is he using? - ANSWERSspecific
Too much exercise can impair the body's ________ and increase the risk of infections
such as a cold or the flu. - ANSWERSimmune system
Strong evidence indicates that regular exercise improves ________. -
ANSWERSpsychological well-being of people of all ages by reducing risks for anxiety
and depression
,The minimum level of exercise required to achieve some health benefits is called the
________. - ANSWERSthreshold for health benefits
Other terms for cardiorespiratory endurance include ________. - ANSWERSaerobic
fitness or cardiorespiratory fitness
Conditions or situations that may prevent a person from making a behavior change are
called ________. - ANSWERSbarriers
With regard to physical fitness, the overload principle can be defined as ________. -
ANSWERSstressing the body or a muscle group during exercise to improve physical
fitness
The principle of ________ states that a period of rest between exercise training
sessions is critical for maximal improvement in physical fitness. -
ANSWERSrecuperation
What is osteoporosis? - ANSWERSloss of bone mass and bone strength
Current physical activity guidelines recommended for adults include at least ________. -
ANSWERS150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise
SMART stands for ________, measurable, attainable, ________ and time frame. -
ANSWERSspecific; realistic
When choosing an optimal exercise shoe, you should ________. - ANSWERSshop for
shoes late in the day
A person who smokes and has no desire to stop smoking is in which stage of behavior
change? - ANSWERSprecontemplation
Individuals who have achieved a high level of ________ are capable of performing 30 to
60 minutes of vigorous exercise without undue fatigue. - ANSWERScardiorespiratory
fitness
The U.S. Surgeon General's report on physical activity and health concludes that
Americans can improve their health by engaging in 30 minutes of ________. -
ANSWERSlight to moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week
The ________ model is a framework for understanding how individuals move toward
adopting and maintaining health behavior changes. - ANSWERSstages of change
Which of the following wellness components is most associated with the ability to
respond to difficult life situations in an appropriate manner?
- intellectual wellness
, - environmental wellness
- emotional wellness
- social wellness - ANSWERSemotional wellness
A person who has created a behavior change plan and plans to take action within a
month is in which stage of change? - ANSWERSpreparation
Which of the following is not considered to be one of the five major components of
health-related physical fitness?
- cardiorespiratory endurance
- muscular strength
- body composition
- agility - ANSWERSagility
Consuming a nutrient-dense diet, managing stress, and exercising regularly are
examples of ________. - ANSWERShealthy behaviors
Which of the following is a psychological concept that describes how strongly people
believe that they have control over events in their lives?
- assertiveness
- self-esteem
- locus of control
- emotional resilience - ANSWERSlocus of control
Which of the following are good methods of exercising that will help surpass the
threshold of health benefits?
- long workouts
- high-intensity workouts only 4 days per week
- 30 to 60 minutes of moderate activity 5 to 6 days per week
- 30 to 60 minutes of moderate activity 3 to 5 days per week - ANSWERS30 to 60
minutes of moderate activity 3 to 5 days per week
Which of the following is defined as the ability to move joints freely through their full
range of motion?
- flexibility
- muscular endurance
- muscular strength
- muscular fitness - ANSWERSflexibility
Weight-bearing activities are particularly important for ________. -
ANSWERSincreasing bone density
Exercise prescription should be ________. - ANSWERSstructured to meet personal
needs and personal goals, and should include mode, warm-up, conditioning period and
cool-down
