Ch01
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. What is the broad vision of the "Healthy People 2020" national health objectives?
A. reduce cancer rates and increase the average lifespan
B. create a society in which all people live long, healthy lifes
C. improve health care access for all Americans
D. promote fitness and healthy lifestyles
2. The Blueprint for a Healthier America emphasizes the need to focus future efforts on prevention and
preparedness, including an increased emphasis on
A. obesity, alcohol abuse, and stress management.
B. nutrition, sleeping habits, and drug abuse.
C. alcohol abuse, physical activity, and healthy relationships.
D. physical activity, nutrition, and prevention of tobacco use.
3. "Disparities in health" refers to differences in health
A. across ethnic and income groups.
B. by levels of fitness.
C. over time.
D. across countries.
4. Which of the following is the best description of HALE (Healthy Life Expectancy)?
A. average age of death for both sexes
B. number of years of life for which a person has a good quality as opposed to having illness or impaired
function
C. health habits of people living to 100
D. potential life span
5. Which term does the "Healthy People 2020" document use to describe the general sense of happiness and
satisfaction with life?
A. emotional quotient
B. emotional satisfaction
C. health-related quality of life
D. hardiness
6. Which of the following best describes wellness?
A. satisfaction with work and social relationships
B. quality of life and a sense of well-being
C. spiritual fulfillment and self-esteem
D. freedom from disease and debilitating conditions
7. An individual's ability to cope with daily events and deal with personal feelings in a positive, optimistic,
and constructive way is known as __________ wellness.
A. emotional
B. intellectual
C. social
D. spiritual
8. An individual's ability to interact effectively with others and to establish meaningful relationships is
known as _______ wellness.
A. emotional
B. intellectual
C. social
D. spiritual
,9. An individual's ability to meet the demands of daily life is known as __________ wellness.
A. emotional
B. physical
C. social
D. spiritual
10. An individual demonstrates which type of wellness when he/she establishes a values system and carries
out meaningful and constructive life goals?
A. emotional
B. intellectual
C. social
D. spiritual
11. It is possible for an individual to possess health and wellness while being ill or having a debilitating
condition because he/she
A. may still have a positive mental outlook.
B. can still meet emergency situations.
C. can still use holistic treatments.
D. may still be physically fit.
12. What is the primary difference between health-related and skill-related fitness?
A. Skill-related fitness components are more difficult to perform.
B. Genetics play a bigger role in health-related fitness than in skill-related fitness.
C. Skill-related fitness is associated with more enjoyment.
D. Health-related fitness is directly related to reduced risk of hypokinetic disease.
13. What is sometimes considered a combined component of fitness?
A. flexibility
B. speed
C. power
D. strength
14. Hypokinetic means
A. low blood pressure.
B. infectious disease.
C. too little exercise.
D. water exercise.
15. Which of the following is an example of a hypokinetic condition?
A. adult-onset diabetes
B. athlete's foot
C. sinus infection
D. allergy
16. What is another name for skill-related fitness?
A. hand-eye coordination
B. motor fitness
C. performance fitness
D. metabolic fitness
17. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Physical fitness is the same as cardiovascular fitness.
B. Optimal physical fitness ensures optimal health.
C. Physical fitness is characterized by sports skills.
D. Health-related fitness is more important than skill-related fitness.
,18. Which of the following is an indicator of improved metabolic fitness?
A. decreased blood pressure
B. increased agility
C. increased flexibility
D. decreased percentage of body fat
19. Which of the following is a health-related aspect of fitness?
A. balance
B. strength
C. reaction time
D. speed
20. Which of the following is a skill-related component of fitness?
A. agility
B. body composition
C. cardiovascular fitness
D. flexibility
21. The ability to transfer energy into force at a fast rate of speed is called
A. agility.
B. power.
C. reaction time.
D. speed.
22. The ability to use the senses, such as sight or hearing, with the body parts to perform motor tasks
smoothly and accurately is termed
A. agility.
B. balance.
C. coordination.
D. reaction.
23. The maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or while moving is termed
A. agility.
B. balance.
C. coordination.
D. poise.
24. The ability to change rapidly the position of the entire body in space with speed and accuracy is
termed
A. balance.
B. coordination.
C. transfer.
D. agility.
25. What is the most important contributing factor to premature death in our society?
A. heredity
B. human biology
C. environment
D. lifestyle
26. Which of the following is currently the #1 cause of death?
A. pneumonia
B. heart disease
C. cancer
D. tuberculosis
, 27. The major causes of early death have shifted from infectious diseases to chronic lifestyle conditions
because
A. more people are going to the doctor.
B. scientific advancements have improved medicine.
C. physical activity can reduce infectious diseases.
D. healthy lifestyles are no longer a problem.
28. The three priority healthy lifestyles are regular physical activity, sound nutrition, and
A. low cholesterol.
B. low blood pressure.
C. stress management.
D. normal body weight.
29. The "E" in HELP stands for
A. Equal.
B. Everyone.
C. Empathy.
D. Elated.
30. What is the primary purpose of self-assessments of lifestyles?
A. provide a comparison to others
B. identify areas in which you may need to make improvements
C. learn measurement skills
D. get motivated by seeing your weaknesses
31. Which of the following are not dimensions of wellness?
A. physical
B. spiritual
C. economic
D. emotional
32. Health varies greatly with income, gender, and
A. age.
B. size.
C. height.
D. Both B and C
33. Hypokinetic diseases such as obesity and low back pain are due to
A. too little activity.
B. too much carbohydrates.
C. not enough fiber.
D. none of the above.
34. Flexibility refers to
A. the ability of the muscles to exert themselves.
B. force generated over time.
C. range of motion around a joint.
D. percentage of muscle to fat.
35. Which of the following are considered skill-related fitness components?
A. power
B. reaction time
C. speed
D. all the above
Student: ___________________________________________________________________________
1. What is the broad vision of the "Healthy People 2020" national health objectives?
A. reduce cancer rates and increase the average lifespan
B. create a society in which all people live long, healthy lifes
C. improve health care access for all Americans
D. promote fitness and healthy lifestyles
2. The Blueprint for a Healthier America emphasizes the need to focus future efforts on prevention and
preparedness, including an increased emphasis on
A. obesity, alcohol abuse, and stress management.
B. nutrition, sleeping habits, and drug abuse.
C. alcohol abuse, physical activity, and healthy relationships.
D. physical activity, nutrition, and prevention of tobacco use.
3. "Disparities in health" refers to differences in health
A. across ethnic and income groups.
B. by levels of fitness.
C. over time.
D. across countries.
4. Which of the following is the best description of HALE (Healthy Life Expectancy)?
A. average age of death for both sexes
B. number of years of life for which a person has a good quality as opposed to having illness or impaired
function
C. health habits of people living to 100
D. potential life span
5. Which term does the "Healthy People 2020" document use to describe the general sense of happiness and
satisfaction with life?
A. emotional quotient
B. emotional satisfaction
C. health-related quality of life
D. hardiness
6. Which of the following best describes wellness?
A. satisfaction with work and social relationships
B. quality of life and a sense of well-being
C. spiritual fulfillment and self-esteem
D. freedom from disease and debilitating conditions
7. An individual's ability to cope with daily events and deal with personal feelings in a positive, optimistic,
and constructive way is known as __________ wellness.
A. emotional
B. intellectual
C. social
D. spiritual
8. An individual's ability to interact effectively with others and to establish meaningful relationships is
known as _______ wellness.
A. emotional
B. intellectual
C. social
D. spiritual
,9. An individual's ability to meet the demands of daily life is known as __________ wellness.
A. emotional
B. physical
C. social
D. spiritual
10. An individual demonstrates which type of wellness when he/she establishes a values system and carries
out meaningful and constructive life goals?
A. emotional
B. intellectual
C. social
D. spiritual
11. It is possible for an individual to possess health and wellness while being ill or having a debilitating
condition because he/she
A. may still have a positive mental outlook.
B. can still meet emergency situations.
C. can still use holistic treatments.
D. may still be physically fit.
12. What is the primary difference between health-related and skill-related fitness?
A. Skill-related fitness components are more difficult to perform.
B. Genetics play a bigger role in health-related fitness than in skill-related fitness.
C. Skill-related fitness is associated with more enjoyment.
D. Health-related fitness is directly related to reduced risk of hypokinetic disease.
13. What is sometimes considered a combined component of fitness?
A. flexibility
B. speed
C. power
D. strength
14. Hypokinetic means
A. low blood pressure.
B. infectious disease.
C. too little exercise.
D. water exercise.
15. Which of the following is an example of a hypokinetic condition?
A. adult-onset diabetes
B. athlete's foot
C. sinus infection
D. allergy
16. What is another name for skill-related fitness?
A. hand-eye coordination
B. motor fitness
C. performance fitness
D. metabolic fitness
17. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Physical fitness is the same as cardiovascular fitness.
B. Optimal physical fitness ensures optimal health.
C. Physical fitness is characterized by sports skills.
D. Health-related fitness is more important than skill-related fitness.
,18. Which of the following is an indicator of improved metabolic fitness?
A. decreased blood pressure
B. increased agility
C. increased flexibility
D. decreased percentage of body fat
19. Which of the following is a health-related aspect of fitness?
A. balance
B. strength
C. reaction time
D. speed
20. Which of the following is a skill-related component of fitness?
A. agility
B. body composition
C. cardiovascular fitness
D. flexibility
21. The ability to transfer energy into force at a fast rate of speed is called
A. agility.
B. power.
C. reaction time.
D. speed.
22. The ability to use the senses, such as sight or hearing, with the body parts to perform motor tasks
smoothly and accurately is termed
A. agility.
B. balance.
C. coordination.
D. reaction.
23. The maintenance of equilibrium while stationary or while moving is termed
A. agility.
B. balance.
C. coordination.
D. poise.
24. The ability to change rapidly the position of the entire body in space with speed and accuracy is
termed
A. balance.
B. coordination.
C. transfer.
D. agility.
25. What is the most important contributing factor to premature death in our society?
A. heredity
B. human biology
C. environment
D. lifestyle
26. Which of the following is currently the #1 cause of death?
A. pneumonia
B. heart disease
C. cancer
D. tuberculosis
, 27. The major causes of early death have shifted from infectious diseases to chronic lifestyle conditions
because
A. more people are going to the doctor.
B. scientific advancements have improved medicine.
C. physical activity can reduce infectious diseases.
D. healthy lifestyles are no longer a problem.
28. The three priority healthy lifestyles are regular physical activity, sound nutrition, and
A. low cholesterol.
B. low blood pressure.
C. stress management.
D. normal body weight.
29. The "E" in HELP stands for
A. Equal.
B. Everyone.
C. Empathy.
D. Elated.
30. What is the primary purpose of self-assessments of lifestyles?
A. provide a comparison to others
B. identify areas in which you may need to make improvements
C. learn measurement skills
D. get motivated by seeing your weaknesses
31. Which of the following are not dimensions of wellness?
A. physical
B. spiritual
C. economic
D. emotional
32. Health varies greatly with income, gender, and
A. age.
B. size.
C. height.
D. Both B and C
33. Hypokinetic diseases such as obesity and low back pain are due to
A. too little activity.
B. too much carbohydrates.
C. not enough fiber.
D. none of the above.
34. Flexibility refers to
A. the ability of the muscles to exert themselves.
B. force generated over time.
C. range of motion around a joint.
D. percentage of muscle to fat.
35. Which of the following are considered skill-related fitness components?
A. power
B. reaction time
C. speed
D. all the above
