Question

1. a benefit of being part of an exercise group includes comradery, which is described by which of the following statements?

a. participants are forming connections with people who are attempting to achieve similar results, while experiencing feelings of friendship, closeness, and loyalty.
b. when a group or situation is warm and inviting, it brings people together; when people feel welcome, they are likely to return.
c. participants are encouraged to push as hard as they can and may work harder in the presence of the group.
d. participants have people they can compare themselves with. being able to see what others can do and achieve can serve as further motivation.

1. an important aspect of an established exercise group includes which of the following?

a. once the group is formed, no other participants are allowed in.
b. the group feels distinct from other people.
c. groups function only when all members are present.
d. groups rely only on the leader for support.

1. having an informal role in an exercise group is demonstrated by which example?

a. planning the workout for the group
b. setting the time for the group to meet
c. planning social gatherings for the group
d. providing modifications during the workout

1. which of the following reasons for group exercise participation is described as having a schedule and being able to anticipate what the exercise experience will be like?

a. mindlessness
b. intensity
c. accountability
d. consistency

1. the number of sidewalks available in a community is an example of which of the following?

a. the constructed environment
b. the built environment
c. the manufactured environment
d. the assembled environment

1. a community could influence physical activity for its inhabitants by doing which of the following?

a. creating more green spaces, playgrounds, and walking trails
b. allowing more permits for fitness facilities to open
c. reducing the number of fast - food restaurants
d. limiting the number of sports leagues that are using a community center

Explanation:

1. Comradery in an exercise - group involves forming connections with others. Option A describes forming connections with people aiming for similar results and experiencing friendship - related feelings, which is comradery.
2. An established exercise group often has a sense of distinctiveness from others. Option B is correct as it reflects this aspect.
3. Planning social gatherings is an informal role in an exercise group. Options A, B, and D are more formal or related to the workout itself.
4. Consistency implies having a schedule and being able to anticipate the exercise experience.
5. Sidewalks in a community are part of the constructed or built environment. The terms 'constructed' and 'built' environment are often used interchangeably in this context.
6. Creating more green spaces, playgrounds, and walking trails can encourage physical activity in a community.

Answer:

1. A. Participants are forming connections with people who are attempting to achieve similar results, while experiencing feelings of friendship, closeness, and loyalty.
2. B. The group feels distinct from other people.
3. C. Planning social gatherings for the group
4. D. Consistency
5. A. The constructed environment; B. The built environment
6. A. Creating more green spaces, playgrounds, and walking trails