Question 1

A healthy heart is able to withstand which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  occasional emergencies 
B)  wear and tear of time 
C)  strains of daily life 
D)  all of the above 
A)  occasional emergencies 
B)  wear and tear of time 
C)  strains of daily life 
D)  all of the above

Question 2

Cooling down after exercise is important to

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain blood flow to the extremities. 
B)  restore circulation to its normal resting condition. 
C)  boost oxygen consumption. 
D)  increase lactic acid in the muscles. 
A)  maintain blood flow to the extremities. 
B)  restore circulation to its normal resting condition. 
C)  boost oxygen consumption. 
D)  increase lactic acid in the muscles.

Question 3

People with diabetes are prone to which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart disease. 
B)  nervous system problems. 
C)  blindness. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  heart disease. 
B)  nervous system problems. 
C)  blindness. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 4

Thirst should be used as the guide for determining how much water a person should drink when exercising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A complete flexibility workout should take approximately how much time?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 to 35 minutes 
B)  10 minutes 
C)  20 to 30 minutes 
D)  40 minutes 
A)  25 to 35 minutes 
B)  10 minutes 
C)  20 to 30 minutes 
D)  40 minutes

Question 6

Exercise sessions may take place in bouts as short as minutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  10 
C)  5 
D)  15 
A)  30 
B)  10 
C)  5 
D)  15

Question 7

Serena has been weight training for several months. Which one of the following results would she be MOST likely to notice?

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in strength 
B)  a significant increase in muscle size 
C)  an increase in overall fat levels 
D)  an increase in testosterone levels 
A)  an increase in strength 
B)  a significant increase in muscle size 
C)  an increase in overall fat levels 
D)  an increase in testosterone levels

Question 8

High levels of which of the following are associated with reduced risk of CVD?

Accepted Answer

A)  triglycerides 
B)  low-density lipoproteins (LDL) 
C)  very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) 
D)  high-density lipoproteins (HDL) 
A)  triglycerides 
B)  low-density lipoproteins (LDL) 
C)  very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) 
D)  high-density lipoproteins (HDL)

Question 9

Men build larger muscles than women do through weight training because men have higher levels of testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Synovial fluid is spread through the joints during warm-up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Muscular endurance is the

Accepted Answer

A)  amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort. 
B)  amount of time required to contract a muscle completely. 
C)  ability to move the joints through a full range of motion. 
D)  ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time. 
A)  amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort. 
B)  amount of time required to contract a muscle completely. 
C)  ability to move the joints through a full range of motion. 
D)  ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time.

Question 12

Physical inactivity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by:

Accepted Answer

A)  50 to 240 percent 
B)  20 to 35 percent. 
C)  5 to 10 percent. 
D)  35 to 50 percent. 
A)  50 to 240 percent 
B)  20 to 35 percent. 
C)  5 to 10 percent. 
D)  35 to 50 percent.

Question 13

Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team. While practicing this week, he stepped on a rock during a run and twisted his ankle. What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft-tissue injury?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's...

Question 14

All of the following are examples of vigorous activities, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  swimming laps. 
B)  washing windows. 
C)  digging. 
D)  walking briskly uphill. 
A)  swimming laps. 
B)  washing windows. 
C)  digging. 
D)  walking briskly uphill.

Question 15

Which of the following activities will provide the MOST aerobic benefit for a beginning exerciser?

Accepted Answer

A)  basketball 
B)  tennis 
C)  racquetball 
D)  walking 
A)  basketball 
B)  tennis 
C)  racquetball 
D)  walking

Question 16

Carmen just began an exercise program that includes endurance training, strength training, and stretching exercises. List three immediate and five long-term benefits that Carmen can expect to experience as a result of her activity regimen.

Accepted Answer

Immediate benefits that Carmen can expec

Question 17

All of the following statements are TRUE regarding the effects of exercise on psychological and emotional well-being, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise improves body image. 
B)  exercise enhances self-image. 
C)  exercise increases energy level. 
D)  exercise creates mood swings. 
A)  exercise improves body image. 
B)  exercise enhances self-image. 
C)  exercise increases energy level. 
D)  exercise creates mood swings.

Question 18

Application of muscular force without movement is called exercise.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

For which of the following injuries is it usually NOT necessary to consult a physician?

Accepted Answer

A)  injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time 
B)  head and eye injuries 
C)  minor cuts and scrapes 
D)  broken bones 
A)  injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time 
B)  head and eye injuries 
C)  minor cuts and scrapes 
D)  broken bones

Question 20

There is evidence that exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness

A healthy heart is able to withstand which of the following?

Cooling down after exercise is important to

People with diabetes are prone to which of the following:

Thirst should be used as the guide for determining how much water a person should drink when exercising.

A complete flexibility workout should take approximately how much time?

Exercise sessions may take place in bouts as short as minutes.

Serena has been weight training for several months. Which one of the following results would she be MOST likely to notice?

High levels of which of the following are associated with reduced risk of CVD?

Men build larger muscles than women do through weight training because men have higher levels of testosterone.

Synovial fluid is spread through the joints during warm-up.

Muscular endurance is the

Physical inactivity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by:

Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team. While practicing this week, he stepped on a rock during a run and twisted his ankle. What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft-tissue injury?

All of the following are examples of vigorous activities, EXCEPT:

Which of the following activities will provide the MOST aerobic benefit for a beginning exerciser?

Carmen just began an exercise program that includes endurance training, strength training, and stretching exercises. List three immediate and five long-term benefits that Carmen can expect to experience as a result of her activity regimen.

All of the following statements are TRUE regarding the effects of exercise on psychological and emotional well-being, EXCEPT

Application of muscular force without movement is called exercise.

For which of the following injuries is it usually NOT necessary to consult a physician?

There is evidence that exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer.

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