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The U.S. National Physical Activity Plan is grounded in which theoretical framework or model? (Pick the best answer)

(True/False) The overarching goals of the Public Health Sector of the U.S. National Physical Activity Plan are to promote physical activity through religious congregations and through organized religious denominations. 

To increase physical activity levels of Americans, action is needed at which of the following levels? (Pick the best answer)

Which one of the following is not a level of influence typically explored using an ecological perspective? (Pick the best answer)

Point-of-decision prompts are effective in two ways. One way in which they are effective is that they inform people of a health benefit. Which one of the following is the second way in which point-of-decision prompts are effective for increasing physical activity? (Pick the best answer)  

(True/False) Research has determined that the factors influencing exercise adoption are the same as those influencing exercise adherence. 

Which of the following best describes why changing behaviors is challenging. (Pick the best answers)

Once a study has used a theory as a framework to establish an intervention it is not important if results of the study can be replicated in future similar studies, or results of the study are sustainable, or if the results of the study are generalizable. (Pick the best answer)

Select all of the following factors have an impact on a person changing their behavior. (Choose all that are correct)

Please answer any ONE of the following to receive up to 5 bonus points on this Final Exam.   1) What is selective permeability, and how does this concept relate to osmosis? 2)  In complete detail describe the homeostatic regulation of calcium- include hormones, glands, stimuli, effectors, etc. (assuming blood calcium levels have suddenly decreased) 3)  Imagine that you are a highly trained Long Distance Runner. Which specific mechanism of ATP production by your muscle cells, are you most reliant upon?  Describe this one specific mechanism that you would be most reliant upon in detail (state all molecules, enzymes, etc.). 4)  Where do axons heal better – in the CNS or in the PNS? Why? In the space provided below, describe this healing process in detail. 5)  What are all of the names for the sympathetic division? Explain why.