PED-116 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE

PED-116 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
2025-2026

Dimensions of wellness - ANSWER • Physical
• Emotional
• Intellectual
• Interpersonal
• Spiritual
• Environmental
• Financial


Three leading causes of death among Americans? - ANSWER Heart disease,
Cancer, and Chronic lower respiratory
diseases


Physical activity recommendations - ANSWER 150 minutes of cardio-
respriatory physical activity
strength training 2 times per week


Stages of behavior change - ANSWER • Precontemplation
• Contemplation
• Preparation
• Action
• Maintenance

, • Termination


What is wellness? - ANSWER Having the ability to achieve optimal health
encompassing the six domains of wellness.


General Adaptation syndrome - ANSWER • Alarm
• Resistance
• Exhaustion


Eustress - ANSWER Stress generated by pleasant stressor


Distress - ANSWER Stress produced by unpleasant stress-or


Type A individual - ANSWER Type A people experience greater level of stress
and have more trouble handling stress.


Type B person - ANSWER Type B persons are less irritated by what occurs on
a day-to-day basis and more probable to endure other individuals' acts.


Methods to reduce stress - ANSWER • Exercise
• Proper nutrition
• Rest
• Social support
• Positive time management


Consequences of stress on health - ANSWER • Heart disease