A Wellness Way of Life 11th Edition by Gwen Robbins Test Bank

Test Bank For A Wellness Way of Life 11th Edition by Gwen Robbins

Chapter 03 Developing and Assessing Physical Fitness

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Reports indicate that the average American’s weightA. is increasing.B. is decreasing.C. is remaining the same.D. is similar to Americans fifty years ago.E. has not been researched.

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2. Which of the following is NOT considered a hypokinetic condition?A. coronary heart diseaseB. osteoporosisC. pneumoniaD. obesityE. diabetes

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3. Findings of several studies show that the physical fitness levels of American youth areA. increasing.B. decreasing.C. remaining the same.D. similar to their parents.E. equal to European children.

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4. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning health benefits from physical activity?A. Physical activity must be in a single session to be beneficial.B. Include 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise 5 days a week for health.C. Adding daily physical activity impacts health statistics for disease but not for cancer or other health conditions.D. Adults over age 65 should avoid physical activity.E. Shopping, mopping, and taking out trash count as moderate physical activity.

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5. We know that four behaviors account for 78% of the risk of chronic disease. Which of these can cut risk of premature death in half?A. not using tobaccoB. eating a healthy dietC. exercising most days of the weekD. not abusing alcoholE. All four behaviors must be implemented to cut the risk of premature death in half.

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6. Increasing levels of obesity are related to inactivity as the average American now spends more than half of the dayA. sitting.B. eating.C. sleeping.D. online.E. texting.

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7. To attain the health benefits from physical activity, the emphasis should be on exercise of _________ intensity.A. moderateB. intenseC. leisurelyD. punishingE. maximum

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8. A minimum of _________ minutes per day of vigorously intense aerobic exercise is recommended for health benefits.A. 10B. 20C. 40D. 60E. 90

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9. Exercise for Americans over 65 years of age should include aerobic activity, strengthening, flexibility, andA. agility training.B. coordination.C. sport-specific skills.D. power drills.E. balance.

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10. ACSM recommends a minimum of __________ minutes per day of moderate-intensity exercise for health.A. 10B. 15C. 30D. 60E. 90

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11. For health-related fitness, the ACSM recommends doing 8-10 strength training exercises _________ days per week.A. twoB. threeC. fourD. fiveE. six

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12. In a landmark study of physical fitness and longevity, Dr. Stephen Blair found that the greatest reduction in risk of death occurred between the _________ levels of fitness.A. low and mediumB. medium and highC. high and extremely high

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13. An example of a vigorous level of moderate of activity isA. fishing.B. washing and waxing the car.C. gardening.D. dancing fast.E. washing windows.

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14. For balanced fitness, cardiorespiratory exercises should be supplemented with 8-10 __________-developing exercises 2-3 times per week.A. strengthB. agilityC. speedD. coordinationE. flexibility

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15. A health-related fitness component isA. flexibility.B. agility.C. speed.D. coordination.E. All of these are health-related fitness components.

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About the Author

Gwen Robbins recently concluded her esteemed career as the Dean of the College of Applied Sciences and Technology at Ball State University, where she also held academic rank in the School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science. Robbins earned her MA in Physical Education and Biology, alongside an additional 45 hours in Gerontology, from Ball State University. Her educational background is further solidified with a BS in Physical Education, Health, and Biology from Indiana State University. Robbins was a key figure in establishing Ball State’s renowned fitness/wellness initiative, contributing to its national recognition. She has actively shared her insights and research through numerous national presentations and publications. Among her notable contributions are the development of the 500-Yard Water Run and the AquaCircuit, a pool circuit-training program. Robbins’s ongoing research and presentations continue to explore lifestyle changes in college students and various aspects of university wellness courses.

Debbie Powers is recognized for her dedicated tenure as Assistant Professor Emeritus at the School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science at Ball State University. She retired in 2006 after a 30-year career teaching fitness and wellness courses. Powers obtained her MA in Physical Education from Ball State University and supplemented her education with 30 hours in Wellness Education, after earning her BS in Physical Education and Health from Indiana University. As a former Division I college basketball player, she also contributed five years as the head women’s basketball coach at Ball State. Prior to her university tenure, she taught physical education and coached at the high school level. Her research and teaching have largely focused on wellness education, fitness, nutrition, and weight management. Notably, Powers played a significant role in developing Ball State’s nationally recognized fitness/wellness curriculum, has delivered numerous national and regional presentations, and authored several publications on wellness and basketball. In retirement, she continues to educate community groups and teach fitness classes.

Sharon Burgess brings a wealth of experience as a Physical Therapist and Assistant Professor Emeritus at the School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science at Ball State University, where she retired in 2008 after 32 years of service. Burgess holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and an MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis. Her academic journey also includes an MS in Sport Psychology/Motor Learning and a BS in Physical Education from Florida State University, where she excelled as a nationally ranked distance runner and synchronized swimmer. At Ball State, she served as the head coach for women’s track and cross-country for eight years. Burgess has contributed to literature on diverse topics like aquatic exercise and bicycling for people with disabilities and has presented her work on both national and international platforms. Recognized with several awards for her teaching and leadership, she remains active in the field, working with athletes as a healthcare traveler specializing in orthopedic and sports physical therapy.