Question 1

The World Masters Games are the largest multi-sport event in the world, next to the Olympics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is a conclusion based on the studies by Meisner and Baker examining aging attitudes and involvement in preventive health behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults with positive expectations about their aging are more likely to be physically active. 
B)  Older adults with positive expectations about their aging are less likely to be physically active. 
C)  Older adults with positive expectations about their aging are more likely to attend regular physician visits. 
D)  Older adults with neutral expectations about their aging are more likely to be physically active. 
E)  A and C 
A)  Older adults with positive expectations about their aging are more likely to be physically active. 
B)  Older adults with positive expectations about their aging are less likely to be physically active. 
C)  Older adults with positive expectations about their aging are more likely to attend regular physician visits. 
D)  Older adults with neutral expectations about their aging are more likely to be physically active. 
E)  A and C

Question 3

Generally, the best predictor of physical activity involvement in people of all ages is

Accepted Answer

A)  enjoyment. 
B)  the chance to win trophies, earn medals. 
C)  the opportunity to meet new people. 
D)  having a good coach. 
E)  setting records. 
A)  enjoyment. 
B)  the chance to win trophies, earn medals. 
C)  the opportunity to meet new people. 
D)  having a good coach. 
E)  setting records.

Question 4

The likelihood that participation rates will decline as age increases is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  social and cultural factors 
B)  physical and environmental factors 
C)  demographic and biological factors 
D)  behavioural attributes 
E)  emotional factors 
A)  social and cultural factors 
B)  physical and environmental factors 
C)  demographic and biological factors 
D)  behavioural attributes 
E)  emotional factors

Question 5

Loss of muscle mass that typically accompanies aging is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertrophy 
B)  sarcopenia 
C)  narcopenia 
D)  osteoporosis 
E)  myopenia 
A)  hypertrophy 
B)  sarcopenia 
C)  narcopenia 
D)  osteoporosis 
E)  myopenia

Question 6

A health care practitioner who characterizes female older adults as fragile or delicate and encourages them not to engage in physical activity because it is risky is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  social and cultural factors 
B)  physical and environmental factors 
C)  demographic and biological factors 
D)  behavioural attributes 
E)  emotional factors 
A)  social and cultural factors 
B)  physical and environmental factors 
C)  demographic and biological factors 
D)  behavioural attributes 
E)  emotional factors

The World Masters Games are the largest multi-sport event in the world, next to the Olympics.

Which of the following is a conclusion based on the studies by Meisner and Baker examining aging attitudes and involvement in preventive health behaviours?

Generally, the best predictor of physical activity involvement in people of all ages is

The likelihood that participation rates will decline as age increases is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

Loss of muscle mass that typically accompanies aging is known as ________.

A health care practitioner who characterizes female older adults as fragile or delicate and encourages them not to engage in physical activity because it is risky is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Motivation and Behavioural Change

Stress, Emotion, and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Sport Psychology Interventions

Leadership in Sport and Exercise

Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Coaching Psychology

Physical Activity and Mental Health

Body Image in Sport and Exercise

Physical Activity Interventions

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Exam 12: Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

The World Masters Games are the largest multi-sport event in the world, next to the Olympics.

Which of the following is a conclusion based on the studies by Meisner and Baker examining aging attitudes and involvement in preventive health behaviours?

Generally, the best predictor of physical activity involvement in people of all ages is

The likelihood that participation rates will decline as age increases is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

Loss of muscle mass that typically accompanies aging is known as ________.

A health care practitioner who characterizes female older adults as fragile or delicate and encourages them not to engage in physical activity because it is risky is an example of which type of determinant of physical activity?

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Motivation and Behavioural Change

Stress, Emotion, and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Sport Psychology Interventions

Leadership in Sport and Exercise

Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Coaching Psychology

Physical Activity and Mental Health

Body Image in Sport and Exercise

Physical Activity Interventions

Filters