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Lesson 6.1: The Benefits of Improved Physical Fitness | Check Your Understanding
What amount of physical activity is associated with reduced risk for heart disease?
A. 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week
B. 30 minutes of vigorous-intensity activity a day
C. 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week
D. 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a day
Physical activity increases the amount of _____ in your joints.
Which of the following is a benefit of strong bone and muscle?
A. increased loss of bone density
B. reduced pain from arthritis and other conditions affecting the joints
C. decreased levels of circulating endorphins
D. Both B and C
True or false?
Regular physical activity can help with weight control by changing a person's body composition.
A. True
B. False
A body that consists of _____ muscle and _____ fat burns calories at a higher rate.
True or false?
Strength training is less effective at improving sleep quality than sleep medications.
A. True
B. False
Which of the following describes how physical activity improves mental health?
A. causes the brain to release chemicals that make you feel good
B. increases your focus on problems you are having
C. decreases anxiety by eliminating opportunities for social interaction
D. None of the above
True or false?
Regular physical activity generally improves academic achievement.
A. True
B. False
Surfing the Internet is an example of _____.
A. anaerobic activity
B. range of motion
C. sedentary behavior
D. Both A and C
True or false?
The United States Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day for people between 6 and 17 years of age.
A. True
B. False
True or false?
You must engage in structured exercise to improve your fitness level.
A. True
B. False
Critical Thinking.
Evaluate how physical activity may lower risk for certain cancers.
Critical Thinking.
Analyze strategies for implementing a successful fitness program.
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