Promoting Physical Activity in the Community Practice Test
Which of the following is the primary goal of community-based physical activity promotion?
A) To increase awareness about physical activity benefits
B) To ensure every individual joins a gym
C) To promote elite athletic performance
D) To replace all sedentary activities with physical activity
Answer: A
Which theory emphasizes that behavior change is influenced by individual, social, and environmental factors?
A) Self-Determination Theory
B) Social Cognitive Theory
C) Health Belief Model
D) Transtheoretical Model
Answer: B
What is the recommended amount of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week for adults, according to WHO guidelines?
A) 75 minutes
B) 150 minutes
C) 200 minutes
D) 300 minutes
Answer: B
A key principle of the Ecological Model of health behavior is that:
A) Only personal motivation determines physical activity
B) Behavior is influenced by multiple levels, including individual, interpersonal, community, and policy
C) Physical activity can only be increased through structured programs
D) Only government policies can create lasting behavioral change
Answer: B
Which of the following is NOT a common barrier to physical activity in communities?
A) Lack of safe walking spaces
B) High levels of motivation
C) Time constraints
D) Lack of access to affordable programs
Answer: B
The Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) includes which of the following stages?
A) Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
B) Awareness, motivation, engagement, progress, success
C) Inactive, active, highly active, expert
D) None of the above
Answer: A
A community-based intervention for promoting physical activity should ideally focus on:
A) Only individual motivation
B) Environmental and social support systems
C) High-intensity exercise programs only
D) Restricting sedentary behavior without providing alternatives
Answer: B
Which strategy is most effective in increasing community-wide physical activity levels?
A) Mandating daily gym visits
B) Implementing a multi-level approach including policy changes, environmental improvements, and education
C) Focusing only on high-performance athletes
D) Relying solely on social media campaigns
Answer: B
Walkability in a community is influenced by:
A) The presence of sidewalks, bike lanes, and accessible parks
B) The number of gyms in the area
C) The level of individual motivation
D) The cost of workout equipment
Answer: A
Which setting is NOT commonly used for community physical activity promotion?
A) Schools
B) Workplaces
C) Healthcare facilities
D) Nightclubs
Answer: D
Which of the following is an example of a policy-level intervention for physical activity?
A) A personal trainer offering free online workout sessions
B) A community implementing a “Safe Routes to School” program
C) An individual setting a personal fitness goal
D) A gym lowering membership fees
Answer: B
Social support is crucial for increasing physical activity levels because:
A) It reduces the need for personal motivation
B) It provides encouragement, accountability, and shared experiences
C) It eliminates all barriers to exercise
D) It replaces the need for policy changes
Answer: B
Which of the following is an environmental factor that can influence physical activity?
A) Self-confidence
B) Knowledge about exercise benefits
C) Availability of parks and recreational spaces
D) Personal fitness goals
Answer: C
The “Built Environment” refers to:
A) The way personal attitudes influence physical activity
B) The physical surroundings that support or hinder physical activity
C) The amount of time people spend exercising
D) Governmental fitness programs
Answer: B
An example of an incentive-based strategy to promote physical activity is:
A) Raising gym membership prices
B) Providing discounts for active transportation users
C) Eliminating walking trails
D) Encouraging more screen time
Answer: B
Which group is most likely to benefit from targeted community physical activity programs?
A) Already active individuals
B) Low-income populations with limited access to recreational spaces
C) Professional athletes
D) People who work in fitness-related fields
Answer: B
The “Exercise is Medicine” initiative promotes:
A) The use of prescription medication to encourage exercise
B) Integrating physical activity into healthcare settings
C) Exercise exclusively for professional athletes
D) Only high-intensity workout programs
Answer: B
The SMART principle for goal setting includes:
A) Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound goals
B) Simple, Manageable, Adaptable, Routine, Thorough goals
C) Strict, Motivational, Aggressive, Reasonable, Timely goals
D) Safe, Minimal, Accurate, Reliable, Thoughtful goals
Answer: A
An effective way to engage older adults in physical activity is to:
A) Encourage high-intensity training only
B) Promote social and low-impact activities like walking groups or water aerobics
C) Exclude them from fitness programs
D) Focus only on digital fitness programs
Answer: B
Community walking programs are successful because:
A) They require minimal equipment and can be adapted to all fitness levels
B) They are highly competitive
C) They only benefit young adults
D) They require expensive memberships
Answer: A
A “Sedentary Lifestyle” is defined as:
A) Engaging in high-intensity exercise once a week
B) Sitting or being inactive for extended periods with little to no physical activity
C) Doing household chores regularly
D) Walking more than 10,000 steps a day
Answer: B
Which type of community event is likely to promote physical activity?
A) A health fair with interactive fitness demonstrations
B) A lecture on history
C) A cooking class without nutrition education
D) A movie marathon
Answer: A
Which factor is least likely to influence a person’s decision to exercise regularly?
A) Access to safe exercise facilities
B) Social support
C) The number of professional athletes in their country
D) Personal motivation
Answer: C
Workplace wellness programs often include:
A) Group fitness classes, standing desks, and active break initiatives
B) Mandatory overtime
C) Extended lunch breaks with no activity options
D) Elimination of flexible work hours
Answer: A
A “Community-Based Participatory Approach” to promoting physical activity involves:
A) Top-down decision-making by experts only
B) Active collaboration with community members in designing and implementing programs
C) Relying solely on digital campaigns
D) Focusing only on elite athletes
Answer: B
26. One effective way to promote physical activity among children in schools is:
A) Increasing classroom hours and reducing recess time
B) Implementing daily physical education and active play programs
C) Eliminating sports from the curriculum
D) Replacing outdoor activities with more screen-based learning
Answer: B
27. Which of the following is a benefit of community sports programs?
A) They promote social interaction and teamwork
B) They are only designed for professional athletes
C) They discourage community engagement
D) They are exclusive to certain age groups
Answer: A
28. Which type of physical activity is best suited for individuals with mobility limitations?
A) High-intensity running
B) Water-based exercises and chair-based workouts
C) Rock climbing
D) Marathon training
Answer: B
29. What is the role of public health agencies in promoting physical activity?
A) Providing guidelines, policies, and community-based interventions
B) Replacing individual motivation with government-mandated exercise
C) Restricting access to recreational spaces
D) Promoting only elite-level sports
Answer: A
30. Which of the following is an example of active transportation?
A) Driving a car to work
B) Riding a bike or walking instead of using a vehicle
C) Taking an escalator instead of the stairs
D) Using a taxi for short distances
Answer: B
31. Which of the following is a key factor in sustaining long-term physical activity habits in a community?
A) One-time fitness events without follow-up
B) Creating social networks and peer support groups
C) Eliminating recreational spaces
D) Promoting physical activity only for young people
Answer: B
32. What is a major advantage of community-based walking programs?
A) They require minimal equipment and are accessible to most people
B) They are only suitable for athletes
C) They are expensive to implement
D) They require advanced fitness training
Answer: A
33. A major goal of Active Transportation initiatives is to:
A) Encourage walking, cycling, and public transit use instead of private car use
B) Promote only competitive sports
C) Reduce funding for public parks
D) Limit pedestrian access to city areas
Answer: A
34. What is an example of a workplace physical activity initiative?
A) Providing sit-stand desks and encouraging active breaks
B) Increasing work hours and reducing breaks
C) Eliminating employee fitness programs
D) Replacing all outdoor spaces with parking lots
Answer: A
35. Which community strategy is most effective in increasing park usage for physical activity?
A) Creating well-lit walking paths and recreational facilities
B) Charging high fees for park access
C) Restricting park hours
D) Limiting public awareness of park locations
Answer: A
36. What is the main purpose of a community fitness challenge?
A) To engage residents in a fun and competitive way to be more physically active
B) To encourage only elite athletes to participate
C) To limit access to physical activity resources
D) To promote physical activity without community involvement
Answer: A
37. Which of the following best describes “active play” for children?
A) Engaging in unstructured movement activities like running, jumping, and climbing
B) Watching television for educational purposes
C) Playing video games indoors
D) Sitting quietly during recess
Answer: A
38. What is a benefit of public recreation programs in promoting physical activity?
A) They provide affordable opportunities for all age groups to engage in physical activity
B) They are only designed for athletes
C) They discourage social interaction
D) They require expensive memberships
Answer: A
39. Which of the following is an example of a community-level intervention for physical activity?
A) Building pedestrian-friendly streets and bike lanes
B) Encouraging only home-based workouts
C) Reducing access to outdoor fitness facilities
D) Discouraging social group activities
Answer: A
40. How can technology be used to promote physical activity in a community?
A) Through mobile fitness apps, step-tracking devices, and online exercise programs
B) By reducing access to digital fitness tools
C) By encouraging more screen time without movement
D) By limiting public access to fitness information
Answer: A
What is a common environmental barrier to physical activity in many communities?
A) Lack of safe sidewalks and bike lanes
B) High levels of personal motivation
C) Excessive access to parks and trails
D) Availability of multiple gyms
Answer: A
Which of the following policies would best support increased physical activity in a community?
A) Zoning laws that require green spaces and walking paths
B) Reducing funding for public parks
C) Banning outdoor exercise programs
D) Closing recreational centers early
Answer: A
Which type of intervention focuses on changing physical structures to promote physical activity?
A) Educational intervention
B) Environmental intervention
C) Behavioral intervention
D) Virtual intervention
Answer: B
What is one benefit of incorporating physical activity into school curricula?
A) Improved academic performance and reduced sedentary behavior
B) Increased stress levels among students
C) Decreased social interaction
D) Reduced need for recreational facilities
Answer: A
Which of the following is an example of a policy initiative to encourage physical activity?
A) Implementing “Complete Streets” policies to make roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists
B) Limiting access to parks and recreational areas
C) Removing physical education from school curricula
D) Promoting sedentary lifestyles in public campaigns
Answer: A
What is an effective way to engage low-income communities in physical activity programs?
A) Providing free or low-cost exercise programs and accessible facilities
B) Increasing the cost of recreational programs
C) Restricting access to community fitness centers
D) Offering programs only to high-income groups
Answer: A
Which of the following is an example of a workplace wellness incentive?
A) Offering gym membership discounts and flexible exercise breaks
B) Increasing sedentary work hours
C) Eliminating wellness programs
D) Requiring employees to work without movement breaks
Answer: A
Why are community gardens beneficial for promoting physical activity?
A) They encourage outdoor activity and provide opportunities for light physical work
B) They reduce opportunities for social interaction
C) They are only useful for professional farmers
D) They promote only mental well-being, not physical activity
Answer: A
Which approach is most effective in promoting long-term physical activity habits?
A) Encouraging gradual, enjoyable activity changes based on personal preferences
B) Forcing individuals to participate in high-intensity workouts
C) Requiring only competitive sports participation
D) Eliminating all structured exercise programs
Answer: A
What role do healthcare providers play in promoting physical activity in the community?
A) They educate patients on the benefits of exercise and provide referrals to community programs
B) They discourage discussions about exercise
C) They prescribe medication instead of recommending physical activity
D) They focus only on treating diseases without prevention strategies
Answer: A
51. Which of the following is an example of an initiative that promotes active commuting?
A) Building bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly roads
B) Increasing parking space availability
C) Reducing public transportation options
D) Offering discounts on gas for car commuters
Answer: A
52. Why is inclusivity important in community-based physical activity programs?
A) It ensures that people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds can participate
B) It makes programs exclusive to specific groups
C) It reduces opportunities for diverse community engagement
D) It limits participation to elite athletes
Answer: A
53. What is a benefit of using mobile fitness apps to promote physical activity?
A) They provide motivation, tracking, and goal-setting features
B) They discourage outdoor activities
C) They require expensive gym memberships
D) They limit social interactions
Answer: A
54. Which population is most at risk for physical inactivity?
A) Individuals with disabilities, low-income communities, and older adults
B) Professional athletes
C) People who work in the fitness industry
D) Outdoor enthusiasts
Answer: A
55. What is the purpose of a “Safe Routes to School” program?
A) To create safer walking and biking routes for children
B) To encourage students to drive to school
C) To limit pedestrian access to school zones
D) To promote only indoor activities
Answer: A
56. How can schools encourage physical activity beyond physical education classes?
A) Implementing active recess, classroom movement breaks, and after-school sports programs
B) Reducing the amount of recess time
C) Limiting extracurricular activities
D) Encouraging only academic achievements
Answer: A
57. What role do local businesses play in promoting physical activity?
A) Sponsoring community fitness events and offering workplace wellness programs
B) Encouraging employees to sit for long hours without movement
C) Limiting access to fitness opportunities
D) Charging high fees for wellness programs
Answer: A
58. Which of the following strategies is most effective in encouraging older adults to stay active?
A) Providing low-impact options such as yoga, walking groups, and water aerobics
B) Requiring high-intensity workouts
C) Limiting community fitness programs for seniors
D) Discouraging group activities
Answer: A
59. What is one of the main goals of national physical activity campaigns?
A) To raise awareness and motivate individuals to adopt active lifestyles
B) To promote sedentary behaviors
C) To focus only on elite athletes
D) To reduce community access to recreational spaces
Answer: A
60. Why is it important to assess the effectiveness of physical activity programs?
A) To identify strengths, improve strategies, and ensure sustainability
B) To discourage participation in fitness programs
C) To increase physical inactivity
D) To limit funding for health initiatives
Answer: A