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Which of the following is true about the effects of exercise on academic achievement in adolescents?
Which of the following is true about the effects of exercise on academic achievement in adolescents?
- The effects of exercise on academic achievement in adolescents are not well understood
- Resistance exercise has a greater effect on academic achievement compared to aerobic exercise (correct)
- Aerobic exercise has a greater effect on academic achievement compared to resistance exercise
- Exercise has no effect on academic achievement
What is the potential relationship between exercise intensity and brain health?
What is the potential relationship between exercise intensity and brain health?
- Exercise intensity and brain health have a positive relationship
- Exercise intensity and brain health have a negative relationship
- Exercise intensity and brain health have a linear relationship
- Exercise intensity and brain health have a hormetic relationship (correct)
What are some potential adverse effects of strenuous endurance exercise on the brain?
What are some potential adverse effects of strenuous endurance exercise on the brain?
- Increased risk of brain cancer mortality
- Increased risk of neurogenesis
- Increased risk of cardiovascular injury (correct)
- Decreased cognitive function
According to the text, when did the American Heart Association acknowledge physical inactivity as a major risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD)?
According to the text, when did the American Heart Association acknowledge physical inactivity as a major risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD)?
What did the Surgeon General of the United States release a written report on in 1996?
What did the Surgeon General of the United States release a written report on in 1996?
According to the text, what did Galen identify in the first century?
According to the text, what did Galen identify in the first century?
According to the text, what is the minimum amount of moderate-intensity aerobic activity recommended for healthy adults aged 18 to 65 years per week?
According to the text, what is the minimum amount of moderate-intensity aerobic activity recommended for healthy adults aged 18 to 65 years per week?
Which of the following statements is true about the revised Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?
Which of the following statements is true about the revised Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?
What is the primary focus of the CDC/ACSM report published in 1995?
What is the primary focus of the CDC/ACSM report published in 1995?
Which age group should include bone-strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days a week as part of their daily physical activity?
Which age group should include bone-strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days a week as part of their daily physical activity?
How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity should adults do to gain substantial health benefits?
How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity should adults do to gain substantial health benefits?
What type of physical activity should older adults do as part of their weekly physical activity?
What type of physical activity should older adults do as part of their weekly physical activity?
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for safe physical activity according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for safe physical activity according to the text?
What is the purpose of preparticipation health screenings for individuals who want to start or intensify an exercise program?
What is the purpose of preparticipation health screenings for individuals who want to start or intensify an exercise program?
What is the association between increased adiposity and health according to the text?
What is the association between increased adiposity and health according to the text?
Which of the following is a well-documented effect of regular physical activity?
Which of the following is a well-documented effect of regular physical activity?
What is the relationship between physical activity and age-related cognitive decline?
What is the relationship between physical activity and age-related cognitive decline?
How does regular aerobic exercise impact brain structure and function?
How does regular aerobic exercise impact brain structure and function?
Which chapter covers the techniques used for measurement of body composition?
Which chapter covers the techniques used for measurement of body composition?
What is the definition of muscular strength?
What is the definition of muscular strength?
Which test has traditionally been the standard for measuring movement-specific strength?
Which test has traditionally been the standard for measuring movement-specific strength?
What is an important construct for activities of daily living and a good predictor of functional status and premature mortality in older individuals?
What is an important construct for activities of daily living and a good predictor of functional status and premature mortality in older individuals?
Which test is commonly used to assess muscular endurance?
Which test is commonly used to assess muscular endurance?
Why are sit-up or curl-up tests not recommended?
Why are sit-up or curl-up tests not recommended?
Which fitness component is covered in chapter 10?
Which fitness component is covered in chapter 10?
