CPE Quiz: Move It!

Question 1

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. At least 30 minutes of physical activity per day are required to receive health benefits
B. Exercising at 75% of maximal capacity is required to improve fitness
C. Fitness and health can be improved with as little as 10 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per day
D. None of the above

Question 2

Cognitive/behavioral physical activity interventions are effective in increasing activity in which group?

A. White women
B. Cancer survivors
C. African-American women
D. All of the above

Question 3

"Self determination" is a characteristic of which of the following models?

A. Relapse-Prevention Model
B. Self-Care Model
C. Self-Improvement Model
D. None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following tools are recommended for physical activity intervention programs?

A. Self monitoring
B. Goal setting
C. Problem solving
D. All of the above

Question 5

According to one randomized controlled trial, physical activity improves which of the following quality-of-life measure in older, overweight women who are sedentary?

A. Mental health factors such as stress, anxiety and depression
B. Perceived energy levels
C. Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing stairs and carrying groceries
D. All of the above

Question 6

Activities such as walking the dog or using the stairs instead of the elevator do not count as physical activity.

A. True
B. False

Question 7

Overweight people may realize health benefits from losing as little as 3%-5% of their body weight.

A. True
B. False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Physical activity does not provide health benefits for people with diabetes
B. Improvements in fitness are not associated with reduced risk of mortality
C. Men, but not women, benefit from regular physical activity
D. None of the above

Question 9

Which of the following statements about physical activity and weight is accurate?

A. Regular physical activity without significant weight loss does not benefit health
B. Normal-weight individuals don’t have to be concerned about their physical activity level
C. Individuals who have maintained a substantial weight loss are typically physically active for 45-60 minutes or more per day
D. All of the above

Question 10

Motivational interviewing is a counseling technique that elicits motivation to change from the client.

A. True
B. False