Question 1

Serious dehydration may cause all of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  increased heart rate. 
B)  torn ligaments. 
C)  reduced blood volume. 
D)  muscle cramps. 
A)  increased heart rate. 
B)  torn ligaments. 
C)  reduced blood volume. 
D)  muscle cramps.

Question 2

Flexibility depends on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  length and elasticity of joint tissue 
B)  joint structure 
C)  nervous system activity 
D)  all of the above 
A)  length and elasticity of joint tissue 
B)  joint structure 
C)  nervous system activity 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding athletic injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you are careful, you won't get injured. 
B)  Most injuries are neither serious nor permanent. 
C)  Seek medical attention for minor injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time. 
D)  B and C 
A)  If you are careful, you won't get injured. 
B)  Most injuries are neither serious nor permanent. 
C)  Seek medical attention for minor injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time. 
D)  B and C

Question 4

Dustin has been using creatine supplements for a year. What are the long term effects of using this substance?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can increase the risk of liver disease. 
B)  It can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. 
C)  Its long term effects are not well-established. 
D)  It has no long-term effects for its users. 
A)  It can increase the risk of liver disease. 
B)  It can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. 
C)  Its long term effects are not well-established. 
D)  It has no long-term effects for its users.

Question 5

Shimea is thinking of becoming a member of a health club Which of the following would NOT be considered a sound recommendation before she joins a facility?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should ask for a one-day-free trial workout. 
B)  She should choose a club that has the programs and times to meet her needs. 
C)  She should join a club that has frequent membership promotions because she'll get the best value for her dollar. 
D)  She should make sure the facility is certified by an approved trade association. 
A)  She should ask for a one-day-free trial workout. 
B)  She should choose a club that has the programs and times to meet her needs. 
C)  She should join a club that has frequent membership promotions because she'll get the best value for her dollar. 
D)  She should make sure the facility is certified by an approved trade association.

Question 6

Flexibility is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to move rapidly during exercise. 
B)  the ability to move without pain during exercise. 
C)  the ability to move the joints through their full range of motion. 
D)  sustained motion without resistance. 
A)  the ability to move rapidly during exercise. 
B)  the ability to move without pain during exercise. 
C)  the ability to move the joints through their full range of motion. 
D)  sustained motion without resistance.

Question 7

Studies have shown that bottled water is a more healthy choice than tap water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To develop cardiorespiratory endurance, you need to engage in continuous activity involving large muscle groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which province has the lowest percentage of children and youth meeting physical activity guidelines in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  New Brunswick 
B)  Ontario 
C)  Prince Edward Island 
D)  British Columbia 
A)  New Brunswick 
B)  Ontario 
C)  Prince Edward Island 
D)  British Columbia

Question 10

When would be the time Jessica should perform stretching exercises to possibly become more flexible?

Accepted Answer

A)  after she has done her cardiorespiratory portion of the workout 
B)  after she has performed ballistic movements 
C)  just before she goes to bed at night 
D)  before she warms up 
A)  after she has done her cardiorespiratory portion of the workout 
B)  after she has performed ballistic movements 
C)  just before she goes to bed at night 
D)  before she warms up

Question 11

For every 20 to 30 minutes of exercise, how much fluid should be consumed?

Accepted Answer

A)  500 ml 
B)  350 ml 
C)  250 ml 
D)  150 ml 
A)  500 ml 
B)  350 ml 
C)  250 ml 
D)  150 ml

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an example of a vigorous physical activity program?

Accepted Answer

A)  jogging for 45 minutes, 3 days per week 
B)  stretching exercises, 6 days per week 
C)  weight training, 3 sets of 10 exercises, 3 days per week 
D)  walking for 30 minutes, 5 days per week 
A)  jogging for 45 minutes, 3 days per week 
B)  stretching exercises, 6 days per week 
C)  weight training, 3 sets of 10 exercises, 3 days per week 
D)  walking for 30 minutes, 5 days per week

Question 13

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding gender and strength training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testosterone levels in women are about two times higher than in men. 
B)  Women tend to lose inches and increase strength as a result of resistance training. 
C)  Men have a larger proportion of muscle mass in the lower body than women do. 
D)  Men are about 10 percent stronger in upper body strength when compared to women. 
A)  Testosterone levels in women are about two times higher than in men. 
B)  Women tend to lose inches and increase strength as a result of resistance training. 
C)  Men have a larger proportion of muscle mass in the lower body than women do. 
D)  Men are about 10 percent stronger in upper body strength when compared to women.

Question 14

Do not increase the volume of your exercise by more than per week.

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10 percent 
B)  1-2 percent 
C)  25-30 percent 
D)  40 percent 
A)  5-10 percent 
B)  1-2 percent 
C)  25-30 percent 
D)  40 percent

Question 15

After reaching the level of cardiorespiratory fitness you want, you can maintain fitness by exercising at the same intensity at least times per week.

Accepted Answer

A)  four 
B)  three 
C)  five 
D)  two 
A)  four 
B)  three 
C)  five 
D)  two

Question 16

The length of time you should spend on a workout depends on the

Accepted Answer

A)  type of training. 
B)  desired target heart rate. 
C)  frequency of workouts. 
D)  intensity of the workout. 
A)  type of training. 
B)  desired target heart rate. 
C)  frequency of workouts. 
D)  intensity of the workout.

Question 17

Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle produces with a single maximum effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is considered a "moderate" activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  social dancing 
B)  cooking 
C)  weeding 
D)  running 
A)  social dancing 
B)  cooking 
C)  weeding 
D)  running

Question 19

All of the following are recommendations for injury prevention, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  use proper equipment. 
B)  avoid exercising when ill or overtrained. 
C)  avoiding lifting objects. 
D)  warm up thoroughly before exercise. 
A)  use proper equipment. 
B)  avoid exercising when ill or overtrained. 
C)  avoiding lifting objects. 
D)  warm up thoroughly before exercise.

Question 20

According to the FITT principle, a workout frequency of per week is recommended to develop strength.

Accepted Answer

A)  4 to 5 days 
B)  1 day 
C)  1 to 2 days 
D)  2 to 4 days 
A)  4 to 5 days 
B)  1 day 
C)  1 to 2 days 
D)  2 to 4 days

Exam 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Serious dehydration may cause all of the following, EXCEPT

Flexibility depends on which of the following factors?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding athletic injuries?

Dustin has been using creatine supplements for a year. What are the long term effects of using this substance?

Shimea is thinking of becoming a member of a health club Which of the following would NOT be considered a sound recommendation before she joins a facility?

Flexibility is best described as

Studies have shown that bottled water is a more healthy choice than tap water.

To develop cardiorespiratory endurance, you need to engage in continuous activity involving large muscle groups.

Which province has the lowest percentage of children and youth meeting physical activity guidelines in Canada?

When would be the time Jessica should perform stretching exercises to possibly become more flexible?

For every 20 to 30 minutes of exercise, how much fluid should be consumed?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a vigorous physical activity program?

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding gender and strength training?

Do not increase the volume of your exercise by more than per week.

After reaching the level of cardiorespiratory fitness you want, you can maintain fitness by exercising at the same intensity at least times per week.

The length of time you should spend on a workout depends on the

Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle produces with a single maximum effort.

Which of the following is considered a "moderate" activity?

All of the following are recommendations for injury prevention, EXCEPT:

According to the FITT principle, a workout frequency of per week is recommended to develop strength.

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