Question 1

One of the easiest ways to determine appropriate endurance exercise intensity involves measuring

Accepted Answer

A)  running pace. 
B)  blood pressure. 
C)  heart rate. 
D)  resistance. 
A)  running pace. 
B)  blood pressure. 
C)  heart rate. 
D)  resistance. C

Question 2

The ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity is

Accepted Answer

A)  anaerobic capacity. 
B)  adaptive capacity. 
C)  cardiorespiratory capacity. 
D)  cardiorespiratory endurance. 
A)  anaerobic capacity. 
B)  adaptive capacity. 
C)  cardiorespiratory capacity. 
D)  cardiorespiratory endurance. D

Question 3

Weight training with free weights represents which one of the following types of exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  isometric 
B)  aerobic 
C)  isotonic 
D)  ballistic 
A)  isometric 
B)  aerobic 
C)  isotonic 
D)  ballistic C

Question 4

Endurance exercise significantly increases

Accepted Answer

A)  daily calorie expenditure. 
B)  cancer risk. 
C)  vitamin stores. 
D)  body fat. 
A)  daily calorie expenditure. 
B)  cancer risk. 
C)  vitamin stores. 
D)  body fat.

Question 5

Moderate physical activity-an amount of activity that uses about 150 calories per day-is referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  sedentary behaviour 
B)  vigorous exercise program 
C)  moderate exercise program 
D)  lifestyle physical activity 
A)  sedentary behaviour 
B)  vigorous exercise program 
C)  moderate exercise program 
D)  lifestyle physical activity

Question 6

Which of the following may result when there is a block in a coronary artery?

Accepted Answer

A)  transient ischemic attack 
B)  stroke 
C)  heart attack 
D)  hypertension 
A)  transient ischemic attack 
B)  stroke 
C)  heart attack 
D)  hypertension

Question 7

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding fluid balance during and after exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drinking water before and during exercise is important. 
B)  Thirst is a good indicator of how much you need to drink. 
C)  After a workout, you should restore body fluids before exercising again. 
D)  Avoiding water during exercise can lead to dehydration. 
A)  Drinking water before and during exercise is important. 
B)  Thirst is a good indicator of how much you need to drink. 
C)  After a workout, you should restore body fluids before exercising again. 
D)  Avoiding water during exercise can lead to dehydration.

Question 8

Physical activity helps do all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  manage stress 
B)  generate more energy 
C)  increase stamina 
D)  decrease immune response 
A)  manage stress 
B)  generate more energy 
C)  increase stamina 
D)  decrease immune response

Question 9

Maximum heart rate can be approximated using which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  200 - Age 
B)  250 - Age 
C)  260 - Age 
D)  220 - Age 
A)  200 - Age 
B)  250 - Age 
C)  260 - Age 
D)  220 - Age

Question 10

To improve cardiorespiratory endurance during activities such as walking or swimming slowly, your heart rate should be kept in the target zone for at least

Accepted Answer

A)  30 minutes, three times per week. 
B)  10 minutes, five times per week. 
C)  45 minutes, three times per week. 
D)  15 minutes, four times per week. 
A)  30 minutes, three times per week. 
B)  10 minutes, five times per week. 
C)  45 minutes, three times per week. 
D)  15 minutes, four times per week.

Question 11

Application of force with movement is called exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  isotonic 
B)  isokinetic 
C)  isometric 
D)  static 
A)  isotonic 
B)  isokinetic 
C)  isometric 
D)  static

Question 12

Exercise tends to result in all of the following, EXCEPT

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A)  improved self-image. 
B)  decreased stress. 
C)  decreased insulin sensitivity. 
D)  improved memory. 
A)  improved self-image. 
B)  decreased stress. 
C)  decreased insulin sensitivity. 
D)  improved memory.

Question 13

Exercise intensity refers to

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A)  the quantity of exercise you get. 
B)  the length of your exercise session. 
C)  the number of times per week you exercise. 
D)  how hard you work. 
A)  the quantity of exercise you get. 
B)  the length of your exercise session. 
C)  the number of times per week you exercise. 
D)  how hard you work.

Question 14

List and define the five health-related components of physical fitness. For each, briefly describe how an individual could increase her or his level of fitness in that component.

Accepted Answer

The five health-related components of ph

Question 15

All of the following are important considerations for people with arthritis, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  warm up thoroughly before each workout. 
B)  stay alert for symptoms of heat-related problems during exercise. 
C)  avoid high-impact activities. 
D)  begin exercise program as early as possible in the course of the disease. 
A)  warm up thoroughly before each workout. 
B)  stay alert for symptoms of heat-related problems during exercise. 
C)  avoid high-impact activities. 
D)  begin exercise program as early as possible in the course of the disease.

Question 16

Increased muscle strength can help prevent low-back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Larry started a fitness program about 8 weeks ago. He runs 5 kilometres every day and does some weight training. He likes to use weight machines and focuses on 1 or 2 muscle groups each day. He could initially do 6 repetitions of most exercises in his program, and he can now do 15-20. Larry likes the initial improvement in his energy level and appearance since starting the program. He has noticed that his work in construction seems a little easier, too. However, Larry doesn't think he is getting as much benefit out of his program now as he did at the start of his fitness program. Larry isn't seeing as much improvement as he did initially because

Accepted Answer

A)  his body is conserving energy. 
B)  he has reached his optimal level of fitness. 
C)  his body isn't as responsive to the level of exercise as it was initially. 
D)  his diet isn't compatible with his fitness program. 
A)  his body is conserving energy. 
B)  he has reached his optimal level of fitness. 
C)  his body isn't as responsive to the level of exercise as it was initially. 
D)  his diet isn't compatible with his fitness program.

Question 18

Agility is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to perform motor tasks accurately and smoothly by using body movements and the senses 
B)  ability to change the body's position quickly and accurately 
C)  ability to maintain equilibrium while either moving or stationary 
D)  ability to respond quickly to a stimulus 
A)  ability to perform motor tasks accurately and smoothly by using body movements and the senses 
B)  ability to change the body's position quickly and accurately 
C)  ability to maintain equilibrium while either moving or stationary 
D)  ability to respond quickly to a stimulus

Question 19

Treatment for shin splints includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  rest. 
B)  apply ice to the affected area several times daily and before exercise. 
C)  wrap with tape for support. 
D)  non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. 
A)  rest. 
B)  apply ice to the affected area several times daily and before exercise. 
C)  wrap with tape for support. 
D)  non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Question 20

In which of the following situations should John get a medical examination before beginning an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

A)  If he has a history of heart disease. 
B)  If he has diabetes or asthma. 
C)  If he is inactive and over 40 years of age. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  If he has a history of heart disease. 
B)  If he has diabetes or asthma. 
C)  If he is inactive and over 40 years of age. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

One of the easiest ways to determine appropriate endurance exercise intensity involves measuring

The ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity is

Weight training with free weights represents which one of the following types of exercise?

Endurance exercise significantly increases

Moderate physical activity-an amount of activity that uses about 150 calories per day-is referred to as which of the following?

Which of the following may result when there is a block in a coronary artery?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding fluid balance during and after exercise?

Physical activity helps do all of the following, EXCEPT:

Maximum heart rate can be approximated using which of the following?

To improve cardiorespiratory endurance during activities such as walking or swimming slowly, your heart rate should be kept in the target zone for at least

Application of force with movement is called exercise.

Exercise tends to result in all of the following, EXCEPT

Exercise intensity refers to

List and define the five health-related components of physical fitness. For each, briefly describe how an individual could increase her or his level of fitness in that component.

All of the following are important considerations for people with arthritis, EXCEPT:

Increased muscle strength can help prevent low-back pain.

Agility is:

Treatment for shin splints includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

In which of the following situations should John get a medical examination before beginning an exercise program?

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Exam 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness

One of the easiest ways to determine appropriate endurance exercise intensity involves measuring

The ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity is

Weight training with free weights represents which one of the following types of exercise?

Endurance exercise significantly increases

Moderate physical activity-an amount of activity that uses about 150 calories per day-is referred to as which of the following?

Which of the following may result when there is a block in a coronary artery?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding fluid balance during and after exercise?

Physical activity helps do all of the following, EXCEPT:

Maximum heart rate can be approximated using which of the following?

To improve cardiorespiratory endurance during activities such as walking or swimming slowly, your heart rate should be kept in the target zone for at least

Application of force with movement is called exercise.

Exercise tends to result in all of the following, EXCEPT

Exercise intensity refers to

List and define the five health-related components of physical fitness. For each, briefly describe how an individual could increase her or his level of fitness in that component.

All of the following are important considerations for people with arthritis, EXCEPT:

Increased muscle strength can help prevent low-back pain.

Agility is:

Treatment for shin splints includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

In which of the following situations should John get a medical examination before beginning an exercise program?

Taking Charge of Your Health

Psychological Health

Stress: the Constant Challenge

Weight Management

Nutrition Basics

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Healthy Relationships and Communication

Healthy Sexuality

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Drug Use and Addiction

Alcohol Use and Alcoholism

Toward a Tobacco-Free Self and Society

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Environmental Health

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