Question 1

Protein intake should be ____ g per kilogram body weight to enhance muscle growth and strength during periods of intense resistance training.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.0 
B)  1.5 
C)  2.0 
D)  2.5 
A)  1.0 
B)  1.5 
C)  2.0 
D)  2.5

Question 2

To achieve significant strength gains, a minimum of 8 weeks of consecutive training is necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____ have a greater capacity for anaerobic work and produce more overall force.

Accepted Answer

A)  Larger muscle fibers 
B)  Smaller muscle fibers 
C)  Fast-twitch fibers 
D)  Slow-twitch fibers 
A)  Larger muscle fibers 
B)  Smaller muscle fibers 
C)  Fast-twitch fibers 
D)  Slow-twitch fibers

Question 4

The ability of a muscle to exert submaximal force repeatedly over time is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular strength. 
B)  muscular endurance. 
C)  dynamic training. 
D)  isometric training. 
A)  muscular strength. 
B)  muscular endurance. 
C)  dynamic training. 
D)  isometric training.

Question 5

Immediately after a marathon training run and an hour thereafter, the person should consume:

Accepted Answer

A)  6 peanut butter crackers. 
B)  a glass of 100 percent orange juice. 
C)  10 amino acid capsules with water. 
D)  5 teaspoons of creatine with water. 
A)  6 peanut butter crackers. 
B)  a glass of 100 percent orange juice. 
C)  10 amino acid capsules with water. 
D)  5 teaspoons of creatine with water.

Question 6

A motor unit is the motor neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Plyometric exercises:

Accepted Answer

A)  generate the greatest amount of force in the longest time. 
B)  attempt to rebound as slowly as possible on each jump. 
C)  augment muscle contraction, leading to more explosiveness. 
D)  have a lower risk for injuries than conventional training modes. 
A)  generate the greatest amount of force in the longest time. 
B)  attempt to rebound as slowly as possible on each jump. 
C)  augment muscle contraction, leading to more explosiveness. 
D)  have a lower risk for injuries than conventional training modes.

Question 8

The advantage of the Muscular Endurance Test is that it:

Accepted Answer

A)  includes six easy-to-perform isometric exercises. 
B)  can be performed by anyone without a partner. 
C)  assesses the endurance of each individual muscle. 
D)  does not require strength-training equipment. 
A)  includes six easy-to-perform isometric exercises. 
B)  can be performed by anyone without a partner. 
C)  assesses the endurance of each individual muscle. 
D)  does not require strength-training equipment.

Question 9

Increasing the number of repetitions can be used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  change strength-training frequency. 
B)  enhance specificity of training. 
C)  change specificity of training. 
D)  overload in strength training. 
A)  change strength-training frequency. 
B)  enhance specificity of training. 
C)  change specificity of training. 
D)  overload in strength training.

Question 10

Fast-twitch fibers generate more force than slow-twitch fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lean body mass decreases with _____, which, in turn, slows down the resting metabolic rate.

Accepted Answer

A)  sedentary living 
B)  negative living 
C)  too much exercise 
D)  active living 
A)  sedentary living 
B)  negative living 
C)  too much exercise 
D)  active living

Question 12

Good strength enhances quality of life by reducing the:

Accepted Answer

A)  risk for injuries and falls. 
B)  risk of heart attacks directly. 
C)  stress on the skeletal muscles. 
D)  stress on the bones and joints. 
A)  risk for injuries and falls. 
B)  risk of heart attacks directly. 
C)  stress on the skeletal muscles. 
D)  stress on the bones and joints.

Question 13

The more muscle fibers a motor neuron innervates, the:

Accepted Answer

A)  more precise muscle contraction. 
B)  stronger the muscle contraction. 
C)  more refined the muscle contraction. 
D)  weaker the muscle contraction. 
A)  more precise muscle contraction. 
B)  stronger the muscle contraction. 
C)  more refined the muscle contraction. 
D)  weaker the muscle contraction.

Question 14

If sufficient protein is already being consumed, a 500-calorie increase of _____ should be eaten to optimize muscle mass gain.

Accepted Answer

A)  complex carbohydrates 
B)  omega-3 fats 
C)  simple sugars 
D)  soluble fiber 
A)  complex carbohydrates 
B)  omega-3 fats 
C)  simple sugars 
D)  soluble fiber

Question 15

Strength training should be done either through a total body workout _____ times a week, or more frequently if using a split body routine.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 
B)  2-3 
C)  3-5 
D)  5-7 
A)  1-2 
B)  2-3 
C)  3-5 
D)  5-7

Question 16

Following Questions are based on the following:
In a weight training session, Apple Orange completed 2 sets of 12 exercises. For each exercise, she performed 12 repetitions. The average weight that she used is 100 pounds and her body weight is 120 pounds.
-What is the total training volume for the entire weight training session?

Accepted Answer

A)  14,400 pounds 
B)  17,280 pounds 
C)  28,800 pounds 
D)  34,560 pounds 
A)  14,400 pounds 
B)  17,280 pounds 
C)  28,800 pounds 
D)  34,560 pounds

Question 17

_____ have a greater capacity for aerobic work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Larger muscle fibers 
B)  Smaller muscle fibers 
C)  Fast-twitch fibers 
D)  Slow-twitch fibers 
A)  Larger muscle fibers 
B)  Smaller muscle fibers 
C)  Fast-twitch fibers 
D)  Slow-twitch fibers

Question 18

Jane was able to hold a chin-up for 5 minutes. This is the measure of her:

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular maximum. 
B)  muscular endurance. 
C)  muscular strength. 
D)  muscular resistance. 
A)  muscular maximum. 
B)  muscular endurance. 
C)  muscular strength. 
D)  muscular resistance.

Question 19

John, who lives in a small one-bedroom apartment and has a limited budget, would like to purchase some strength-training equipment to develop his muscular strength and endurance. Which of the following would you recommend: free weights or a Universal Gym machine? Explain why.

Accepted Answer

Free weights would be recommended becaus

Question 20

The appearance of heavy musculature of a female body builder during competition is a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  actual large muscle mass. 
B)  actual large muscle size. 
C)  muscles filled with blood. 
D)  well-toned muscle tissue. 
A)  actual large muscle mass. 
B)  actual large muscle size. 
C)  muscles filled with blood. 
D)  well-toned muscle tissue.

Protein intake should be ____ g per kilogram body weight to enhance muscle growth and strength during periods of intense resistance training.

To achieve significant strength gains, a minimum of 8 weeks of consecutive training is necessary.

_____ have a greater capacity for anaerobic work and produce more overall force.

The ability of a muscle to exert submaximal force repeatedly over time is known as:

Immediately after a marathon training run and an hour thereafter, the person should consume:

A motor unit is the motor neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates.

Plyometric exercises:

The advantage of the Muscular Endurance Test is that it:

Increasing the number of repetitions can be used to:

Fast-twitch fibers generate more force than slow-twitch fibers.

Lean body mass decreases with _____, which, in turn, slows down the resting metabolic rate.

Good strength enhances quality of life by reducing the:

The more muscle fibers a motor neuron innervates, the:

If sufficient protein is already being consumed, a 500-calorie increase of _____ should be eaten to optimize muscle mass gain.

Strength training should be done either through a total body workout _____ times a week, or more frequently if using a split body routine.

_____ have a greater capacity for aerobic work.

Jane was able to hold a chin-up for 5 minutes. This is the measure of her:

John, who lives in a small one-bedroom apartment and has a limited budget, would like to purchase some strength-training equipment to develop his muscular strength and endurance. Which of the following would you recommend: free weights or a Universal Gym machine? Explain why.

The appearance of heavy musculature of a female body builder during competition is a result of:

Why Physical Fitness

Behavior Modification

Nutrition for Wellness

Body Composition

Weight Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Flexibility

Skill Fitness and Fitness Programming

Stress Assessment and Management Techniques

A Healthy Lifestyle

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Exam 7: Muscular Strength and Endurance

Protein intake should be ____ g per kilogram body weight to enhance muscle growth and strength during periods of intense resistance training.

To achieve significant strength gains, a minimum of 8 weeks of consecutive training is necessary.

_____ have a greater capacity for anaerobic work and produce more overall force.

The ability of a muscle to exert submaximal force repeatedly over time is known as:

Immediately after a marathon training run and an hour thereafter, the person should consume:

A motor unit is the motor neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates.

Plyometric exercises:

The advantage of the Muscular Endurance Test is that it:

Increasing the number of repetitions can be used to:

Fast-twitch fibers generate more force than slow-twitch fibers.

Lean body mass decreases with _____, which, in turn, slows down the resting metabolic rate.

Good strength enhances quality of life by reducing the:

The more muscle fibers a motor neuron innervates, the:

If sufficient protein is already being consumed, a 500-calorie increase of _____ should be eaten to optimize muscle mass gain.

Strength training should be done either through a total body workout _____ times a week, or more frequently if using a split body routine.

_____ have a greater capacity for aerobic work.

Jane was able to hold a chin-up for 5 minutes. This is the measure of her:

John, who lives in a small one-bedroom apartment and has a limited budget, would like to purchase some strength-training equipment to develop his muscular strength and endurance. Which of the following would you recommend: free weights or a Universal Gym machine? Explain why.

The appearance of heavy musculature of a female body builder during competition is a result of:

Why Physical Fitness

Behavior Modification

Nutrition for Wellness

Body Composition

Weight Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Flexibility

Skill Fitness and Fitness Programming

Stress Assessment and Management Techniques

A Healthy Lifestyle

Filters