Physical Activity: Little Changes for Big Results

1. A sound exercise program includes which of the following components?

a) Assessment
b) Goal setting
c) Strength
d) Cardio
e) Flexibility
f) Warm up
g) Cool down
h) HITT
i) All of the above
j) a, b, c, d, e, f, g

2. Two ways to lower risk of developing diabetes are to reduce weight by at least 7% and exercise moderately for 150 minutes per week.

a) True
b) False

3. High Intensity Interval Training is a burst of intense work followed by active rest or just rest. It is best to use it if someone's highly motivated and wants to keep progressing, but not a good idea to use when you know someone really doesn't enjoy working out in the first place.

a) True
b) False

4. Which of the following intrinsic motivations (something that changes your health or mental wellbeing) may help patients want to change their lifestyles?

a) Weight Loss
b) Blood Pressure Control
c) Blood Sugar Control
d) Family
e) A sense of accomplishment
f) Free TShirts and water bottles
g) All of the above
h) All except f

5. Which of the following concepts are important to consider when developing an exercise plan for patients?

a) Variety is the key to keeping things fresh.
b) Change reps, sets and exercises every 4 to 6 weeks.
c) Set the right volume of exercise (increase reps and decrease sets; or decrease reps and increase sets).
d) Do multi joint movements at the beginning of the workout and single joint movements towards the end of the workout.
e) All of the above