Question 1

Physical activity, when engaged in regularly, helps to prevent at least _____ chronic medical conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  35 
A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  35

Question 2

Strong muscles are important for all the following activities, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping skeleton in proper alignment. 
B)  preventing back and leg pain. 
C)  providing support necessary for good posture. 
D)  providing a cooling effect on the body. 
A)  keeping skeleton in proper alignment. 
B)  preventing back and leg pain. 
C)  providing support necessary for good posture. 
D)  providing a cooling effect on the body.

Question 3

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 4

How many days per week should flexibility training be completed?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following statements BEST describes the effect of endurance exercise on lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has no effect on triglycerides. 
B)  It decreases HDL and increases LDL. 
C)  It increases HDL and decreases LDL. 
D)  It has no effect on cholesterol. 
A)  It has no effect on triglycerides. 
B)  It decreases HDL and increases LDL. 
C)  It increases HDL and decreases LDL. 
D)  It has no effect on cholesterol.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

To improve cardiorespiratory endurance during activities such as walking or swimming slowly, your heart rate should be kept in the target zone for at least

Accepted Answer

A)  10 minutes, five times per week. 
B)  15 minutes, four times per week. 
C)  30 minutes, three times per week. 
D)  45 minutes, three times per week. 
A)  10 minutes, five times per week. 
B)  15 minutes, four times per week. 
C)  30 minutes, three times per week. 
D)  45 minutes, three times per week.

Question 9

Application of muscular force without movement is called _______________ exercise.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Exercise frequency refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of times per week you exercise. 
B)  how hard you work. 
C)  the length of your exercise session. 
D)  the quantity of exercise you get. 
A)  the number of times per week you exercise. 
B)  how hard you work. 
C)  the length of your exercise session. 
D)  the quantity of exercise you get.

Question 11

Endurance exercise provides protection against the negative effects of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise and disease prevention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke. 
B)  Weight-bearing exercises provide women protection against osteoporosis. 
C)  Exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes. 
D)  All these statements are true. 
A)  Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke. 
B)  Weight-bearing exercises provide women protection against osteoporosis. 
C)  Exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes. 
D)  All these statements are true.

Question 13

For maximum strength gains, hold an isometric contraction maximally for

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Your target heart rate for endurance exercise is a range based on your

Accepted Answer

A)  maximum heart rate. 
B)  weight. 
C)  exercise duration. 
D)  exercise frequency. 
A)  maximum heart rate. 
B)  weight. 
C)  exercise duration. 
D)  exercise frequency.

Question 15

Treatment for a fracture or dislocation includes all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  seek medical attention. 
B)  immobilize the affected area. 
C)  apply cold. 
D)  compression. 
A)  seek medical attention. 
B)  immobilize the affected area. 
C)  apply cold. 
D)  compression.

Question 16

Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility. 
B)  strength training. 
C)  cardiorespiratory endurance. 
D)  agility and balance. 
A)  flexibility. 
B)  strength training. 
C)  cardiorespiratory endurance. 
D)  agility and balance.

Question 17

In a weight training program for general fitness, do _____________ repetitions of each exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-5 
B)  8-12 
C)  15-20 
D)  25 or more 
A)  1-5 
B)  8-12 
C)  15-20 
D)  25 or more

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

What percentage of elementary schools in Canada do not have a daily physical activity policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  11 
B)  21 
C)  31 
D)  41 
A)  11 
B)  21 
C)  31 
D)  41

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Physical activity, when engaged in regularly, helps to prevent at least _____ chronic medical conditions.

Strong muscles are important for all the following activities, EXCEPT:

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

How many days per week should flexibility training be completed?

Which of the following statements BEST describes the effect of endurance exercise on lipids?

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

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

To improve cardiorespiratory endurance during activities such as walking or swimming slowly, your heart rate should be kept in the target zone for at least

Application of muscular force without movement is called _______________ exercise.

Exercise frequency refers to

Endurance exercise provides protection against the negative effects of stress.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise and disease prevention?

For maximum strength gains, hold an isometric contraction maximally for

Your target heart rate for endurance exercise is a range based on your

Treatment for a fracture or dislocation includes all the following, EXCEPT:

Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

In a weight training program for general fitness, do _____________ repetitions of each exercise.

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

What percentage of elementary schools in Canada do not have a daily physical activity policy?

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

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