Question 1

Regular physical activity is linked to all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  lower endorphin levels. 
B)  reduced anxiety. 
C)  improved sleep. 
D)  improved mood. 
A)  lower endorphin levels. 
B)  reduced anxiety. 
C)  improved sleep. 
D)  improved mood. A

Question 2

Muscular strength is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time. 
B)  ability to move the joints through a full range of motion. 
C)  amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort. 
D)  amount of force a muscle can produce repeatedly over 60 seconds. 
A)  ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time. 
B)  ability to move the joints through a full range of motion. 
C)  amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort. 
D)  amount of force a muscle can produce repeatedly over 60 seconds. C

Question 3

Which of the following has been found to be a side effect of anabolic steroid use?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight loss 
B)  liver disease 
C)  baldness 
D)  alcoholism 
A)  weight loss 
B)  liver disease 
C)  baldness 
D)  alcoholism B

Question 4

Endurance training can improve the function of the body's chemical systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Approximately ____ percent of Canadians with a healthy body mass index get enough physical activity for health gains.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  24 
C)  36 
D)  48 
A)  12 
B)  24 
C)  36 
D)  48

Question 6

Flexibility depends on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of these statements is FALSE regarding the warm-up session?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enhances performance. 
B)  Warm-up activities are usually of high intensity. 
C)  Muscles work better when their temperature is slightly above resting level. 
D)  It helps spread synovial fluid throughout joints and protect joint surfaces. 
A)  It enhances performance. 
B)  Warm-up activities are usually of high intensity. 
C)  Muscles work better when their temperature is slightly above resting level. 
D)  It helps spread synovial fluid throughout joints and protect joint surfaces.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are TRUE regarding exercise and people with chronic health concerns, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriate exercise is safe and beneficial for many with chronic health concerns. 
B)  for many with chronic health concerns, the risks of NOT exercising are far greater than those associated with moderate exercise. 
C)  anyone with a chronic health concern should consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. 
D)  fitness recommendations for the general population are not appropriate for people with chronic health concerns. 
A)  appropriate exercise is safe and beneficial for many with chronic health concerns. 
B)  for many with chronic health concerns, the risks of NOT exercising are far greater than those associated with moderate exercise. 
C)  anyone with a chronic health concern should consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. 
D)  fitness recommendations for the general population are not appropriate for people with chronic health concerns.

Question 13

Exercise improves memory and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion?

Accepted Answer

A)  muscular strength 
B)  muscular endurance 
C)  flexibility 
D)  agility 
A)  muscular strength 
B)  muscular endurance 
C)  flexibility 
D)  agility

Question 15

Disadvantages of exercise machines include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  limited availability. 
B)  allow limited number of exercises. 
C)  require spotters. 
D)  train muscles rather than movements. 
A)  limited availability. 
B)  allow limited number of exercises. 
C)  require spotters. 
D)  train muscles rather than movements.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Advantages of exercise machines include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  allow functional movements. 
B)  don't require spotters. 
C)  provide variable resistance. 
D)  require less skill. 
A)  allow functional movements. 
B)  don't require spotters. 
C)  provide variable resistance. 
D)  require less skill.

Question 18

Immediate effects of exercise include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased heart rate and stroke volume. 
B)  reduced blood flow to the stomach and intestines. 
C)  increased energy production in muscles. 
D)  decreased body fat. 
A)  increased heart rate and stroke volume. 
B)  reduced blood flow to the stomach and intestines. 
C)  increased energy production in muscles. 
D)  decreased body fat.

Question 19

Application of force with movement is called _______________ exercise.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Larry wants to increase his strength level further. Larry needs to

Accepted Answer

A)  use free weights instead of weight machines. 
B)  increase the amount of resistance when weight training. 
C)  increase his daily run to 3 miles. 
D)  increase his warm-up and stretching time to make muscles more flexible. 
A)  use free weights instead of weight machines. 
B)  increase the amount of resistance when weight training. 
C)  increase his daily run to 3 miles. 
D)  increase his warm-up and stretching time to make muscles more flexible.

Exam 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Regular physical activity is linked to all the following, EXCEPT:

Muscular strength is the

Which of the following has been found to be a side effect of anabolic steroid use?

Endurance training can improve the function of the body's chemical systems.

Approximately ____ percent of Canadians with a healthy body mass index get enough physical activity for health gains.

Flexibility depends on which of the following factors?

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

Which of these statements is FALSE regarding the warm-up session?

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

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

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

All of the following are TRUE regarding exercise and people with chronic health concerns, EXCEPT:

Exercise improves memory and learning.

What is the ability to move joints through their full range of motion?

Disadvantages of exercise machines include all the following, EXCEPT:

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

Advantages of exercise machines include all the following, EXCEPT:

Immediate effects of exercise include all the following, EXCEPT:

Application of force with movement is called _______________ exercise.

Larry wants to increase his strength level further. Larry needs to

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