Question 1

Mohammed wants to minimize the risk of athletic injuries. Which of the following recommendations would NOT be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  He should drink fluids when he is thirsty when exercising. 
B)  He should warm up thoroughly before exercising. 
C)  He should return to his exercise program even if his injury is not fully healed. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  He should drink fluids when he is thirsty when exercising. 
B)  He should warm up thoroughly before exercising. 
C)  He should return to his exercise program even if his injury is not fully healed. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 2

Reaction time 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 3

Phil is 50 years old. What recommendation should he follow in regard to the number of repetitions in his weight training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  6-10 
B)  20-25 
C)  7-10 
D)  10-15 
A)  6-10 
B)  20-25 
C)  7-10 
D)  10-15

Question 4

Which fitness principle states that when you stop exercising, you can lose up to 50% of fitness improvements in two months?

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive overload 
B)  FITT 
C)  specificity 
D)  reversibility 
A)  progressive overload 
B)  FITT 
C)  specificity 
D)  reversibility

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  To be successful, the exercise program should be treated as a chore. 
B)  The best exercise programs promote health and are fun. 
C)  To develop fitness, strenuous exercise should occur every day. 
D)  To be successful, the exercise program should be conducted only with a trainer. 
A)  To be successful, the exercise program should be treated as a chore. 
B)  The best exercise programs promote health and are fun. 
C)  To develop fitness, strenuous exercise should occur every day. 
D)  To be successful, the exercise program should be conducted only with a trainer.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of a lifestyle physical activity session?

Accepted Answer

A)  yard work for 30 minutes 
B)  stretching exercises, 3 days per week 
C)  walking to and from work, 15 minutes each way 
D)  playing basketball for 20 minutes 
A)  yard work for 30 minutes 
B)  stretching exercises, 3 days per week 
C)  walking to and from work, 15 minutes each way 
D)  playing basketball for 20 minutes

Question 7

In a program to build flexibility, each stretch should be held for two minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the effects of exercise on metabolism and body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can result in substantial weight gain due to increase in muscle mass. 
B)  It increases caloric expenditure and thus helps regulate body weight. 
C)  The increase in muscle mass raises the metabolic rate. 
D)  It slightly raises the metabolic rate for several hours after exercise. 
A)  It can result in substantial weight gain due to increase in muscle mass. 
B)  It increases caloric expenditure and thus helps regulate body weight. 
C)  The increase in muscle mass raises the metabolic rate. 
D)  It slightly raises the metabolic rate for several hours after exercise.

Question 9

Which of the following would NOT develop muscle strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  pull-ups 
B)  push-ups 
C)  exercise machines 
D)  running 
A)  pull-ups 
B)  push-ups 
C)  exercise machines 
D)  running

Question 10

All of the following are advantages of exercise machines compared to free weights, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  machines don't require spotters. 
B)  machines are safer. 
C)  machines are more effective at training core muscles. 
D)  machines require less skill. 
A)  machines don't require spotters. 
B)  machines are safer. 
C)  machines are more effective at training core muscles. 
D)  machines require less skill.

Question 11

The recommended amount of fluid to drink during heavy exercise is

Accepted Answer

A)  8 ounces for every 30 minutes of exercise. 
B)  8 ounces for every 60 minutes of exercise. 
C)  4 ounces for every 10 minutes of exercise. 
D)  12 ounces for every 60 minutes of exercise. 
A)  8 ounces for every 30 minutes of exercise. 
B)  8 ounces for every 60 minutes of exercise. 
C)  4 ounces for every 10 minutes of exercise. 
D)  12 ounces for every 60 minutes of exercise.

Question 12

Any person planning to begin a fitness program should first have a medical exam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a weight training program, a heavy weight and low number of repetitions builds muscular strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Treatment for muscle cramps includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  massage the cramped area. 
B)  RICE. 
C)  drink fluids and increase dietary salt intake if exercising in warm weather. 
D)  gently stretch for 15 to 30 seconds at a time. 
A)  massage the cramped area. 
B)  RICE. 
C)  drink fluids and increase dietary salt intake if exercising in warm weather. 
D)  gently stretch for 15 to 30 seconds at a time.

Question 15

After an injury, heat should be used for the first 48 hours or until the swelling is gone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An individual considering using dietary supplements or drugs to enhance performance should understand that

Accepted Answer

A)  anabolic steroids are a safe way to increase strength. 
B)  supplements are usually inexpensive ways to build strength. 
C)  the long-term effects of many supplements are unknown. 
D)  supplements can help change an untrained person into a fit person. 
A)  anabolic steroids are a safe way to increase strength. 
B)  supplements are usually inexpensive ways to build strength. 
C)  the long-term effects of many supplements are unknown. 
D)  supplements can help change an untrained person into a fit person.

Question 17

List and describe at least five substances that are intended to improve one's athletic performance. List one advantage and disadvantage associated with each substance.

Accepted Answer

1. Creatine: 
   - Advantage: Increased

Question 18

All of the following are skill-related components of fitness, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  endurance 
B)  speed 
C)  power 
D)  agility 
A)  endurance 
B)  speed 
C)  power 
D)  agility

Question 19

The best way to lose fat is through a lifestyle that includes a sensible diet and exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

For maximum strength gains, hold an isometric contraction maximally for

Accepted Answer

A)  30 seconds. 
B)  15 seconds. 
C)  6 seconds. 
D)  45 seconds. 
A)  30 seconds. 
B)  15 seconds. 
C)  6 seconds. 
D)  45 seconds.

Exam 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Mohammed wants to minimize the risk of athletic injuries. Which of the following recommendations would NOT be appropriate?

Reaction time is:

Phil is 50 years old. What recommendation should he follow in regard to the number of repetitions in his weight training program?

Which fitness principle states that when you stop exercising, you can lose up to 50% of fitness improvements in two months?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise programs?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a lifestyle physical activity session?

In a program to build flexibility, each stretch should be held for two minutes.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the effects of exercise on metabolism and body composition?

Which of the following would NOT develop muscle strength?

All of the following are advantages of exercise machines compared to free weights, EXCEPT

The recommended amount of fluid to drink during heavy exercise is

Any person planning to begin a fitness program should first have a medical exam.

In a weight training program, a heavy weight and low number of repetitions builds muscular strength.

Treatment for muscle cramps includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

After an injury, heat should be used for the first 48 hours or until the swelling is gone.

An individual considering using dietary supplements or drugs to enhance performance should understand that

List and describe at least five substances that are intended to improve one's athletic performance. List one advantage and disadvantage associated with each substance.

All of the following are skill-related components of fitness, EXCEPT:

The best way to lose fat is through a lifestyle that includes a sensible diet and exercise.

For maximum strength gains, hold an isometric contraction maximally for

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