Question

As a general rule, which of the following categories of activities from the Physical Activity Pyramid are considered to be the MOST beneficial in promoting health benefits?

B. Aerobic activities

C. Anaerobic activities

D. Exercises for flexibility

Answer 1

Because of the “last bout effect,” ___________activity is recommended because each activity session has short term benefits which do not occur if activity is not relatively frequent.

A. near daily

B. 2 – 3 times per week

D. bi-weekly

Answer 2

Which of the following can be counted to determine whether a person is doing enough to receive cardiovascular benefits of physical activity?

B. Calories expended

C. Red blood cells

D. Hemoglobin

Answer 3

Of the several ways cardiovascular fitness can be measured, the BEST method of evaluation is:

A. maximal oxygen uptake.

B. the rating of perceived exertion.

D. the working heart rate.

Answer 4

Prepare yourself by doing some regular exercise for ______________prior to performing the twelve-minute test, the step test, the Astrand-Ryhming bicycle test, or the Rockport Walking test.

B. one to three weeks

C. three to six weeks

D. two months