PERSONAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM 450 QUESTIONS AND

PERSONAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM 450 QUESTIONS AND ( ANSWERS)

PERSONAL HEALTH FINAL EXAM 2026-2027

EXAM 450 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED

ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ( ANSWERS)

Jorge wants to see how close to 10,000 steps he comes during the course

of a typical day. Which of the following fitness gadgets will most likely

give him the data he seeks? - ANSWER- A pedometer

Which of the following changes could an individual expect by

participating in regular aerobic exercise? - ANSWER- Increase in HDLs

The FITT principle for muscular endurance and strength includes

resistance training - ANSWER- 2 to 3 days per week.

The fitness of one's cardiorespiratory system is assessed by measuring

the - ANSWER- Volume of oxygen the muscles consume during

exercise.

Regular physical activity is thought to boost - ANSWER- Cognitive

function.

Aerobic literally means - ANSWER- "with oxygen."

When training all major muscle groups in a single strength-training

workout, a person should complete - ANSWER- Large-muscle group

exercises before small-muscle group exercises.

Which of the following best defines "physical activity"? - ANSWERAll body movements produced by skeletal muscles and resulting in

increased energy expenditure over resting

Increasing your level of strength by regularly creating a degree of

tension in your muscles greater than they are accustomed to is called -

ANSWER- Overload

Muscular strength is improved when resistance loads are at least

________ of your one repetition maximum (1 RM). - ANSWER- 60

percent

The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to

skeletal muscles efficiently is called - ANSWER- Cardiorespiratory

fitness.

The least serious heat-related problem that can be prevented by adequate

fluid and electrolyte replacement is - ANSWER- Heat cramps

Bridget suffers from a disease characterized by low bone mass and

deterioration of bone tissue, which increases fracture risk. What disease

does she have? - ANSWER- Osteoporosis

Jeanne wants to exercise more, but she lacks motivation. Which of the

following might help her overcome her lack of motivation? - ANSWEREnlist the help of an exercise partner to make her accountable for

working out.

________ stretching slowly and gradually lengthens a muscle or group

of muscles and their tendons. - ANSWER- Static

The base of Maslow's pyramid consists of __________. - ANSWERFood, water, exercise, sleep, and sexual expression

Self-esteem is part of which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? -

ANSWER- Esteem needs

Jane has enough food and water and good relationships with her friends

and family. When Jane comes home at night, she is constantly looking

over her shoulder. She has five locks on her door and is often woken up

by the sound of gunshots. What is the first level of Maslow's hierarchy

NOT being met in Jane's life? - ANSWER- Security needs

______________ proposes that three factors (social environment,

thoughts or cognition, and our behavior) interact in a reciprocal fashion

to promote and motivate change. - ANSWER- The social cognitive

model (SCM)

_______________ includes a series of stages that adequately prepares us

for an eventual change. - ANSWER- The transtheoretical model

The sum of how we think, feel, relate, and exist in our day-to-day lives

and includes mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. - ANSWERPsychological health

Used to describe the "rational" or "thinking" dimension of our health. -

ANSWER- Mental health

Refers to the feeling or subjective side of psychological health. -

ANSWER- Emotional health

Includes a person's interactions with others on an individual and group

basis. - ANSWER- Social health

The personal quest for understanding answers to the ultimate questions

about life, meaning, and relationship with the transcendent or sacred. -

ANSWER- Spirituality

Mantra, breath, color, candle - ANSWER- Types of meditation

Disorders that disrupt thinking, feelings, moods, and behaviors, causing

varying degrees of impaired functioning in daily living. - ANSWERMental Illnesses

The leading cause of disability worldwide for people aged 15 to 44. -

ANSWER- Mental Disorders