Question 1

Advantages of free weights include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  allow user to develop control of weights. 
B)  are better for building power. 
C)  are truer to real-life situations; strength transfers to daily activities. 
D)  does not require a spotter. 
A)  allow user to develop control of weights. 
B)  are better for building power. 
C)  are truer to real-life situations; strength transfers to daily activities. 
D)  does not require a spotter.

Question 2

Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability to perform short-duration, high-intensity exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Larry isn't seeing as much improvement as he did initially because

Accepted Answer

A)  he has reached his optimal level of fitness. 
B)  his body isn't as responsive to the level of exercise as it was initially. 
C)  his body is conserving energy. 
D)  his diet isn't compatible with his fitness program. 
A)  he has reached his optimal level of fitness. 
B)  his body isn't as responsive to the level of exercise as it was initially. 
C)  his body is conserving energy. 
D)  his diet isn't compatible with his fitness program.

Question 4

A sedentary lifestyle is classified as a major risk factor for CVD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  cooking 
B)  running 
C)  washing car 
D)  frisbee 
A)  cooking 
B)  running 
C)  washing car 
D)  frisbee

Question 6

The ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity is

Accepted Answer

A)  anaerobic capacity. 
B)  adaptive capacity. 
C)  cardiorespiratory endurance. 
D)  cardiorespiratory capacity. 
A)  anaerobic capacity. 
B)  adaptive capacity. 
C)  cardiorespiratory endurance. 
D)  cardiorespiratory capacity.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Long-term effects of exercise include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased sweat rate. 
B)  reduced risk of colon cancer. 
C)  improved self-image. 
D)  increased blood flow to skin. 
A)  increased sweat rate. 
B)  reduced risk of colon cancer. 
C)  improved self-image. 
D)  increased blood flow to skin.

Question 9

An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Many people have an easier time starting an exercise program than sticking with an exercise program over the long term. Describe five strategies that can help people stick with a fitness program. You can suggest ideas to combat bad weather, changes in schedules and lifestyle, and boredom.

Accepted Answer

1. Set specific, achievable goals: Setti

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  sedentary lifestyle 
B)  smoking 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  metabolic syndrome 
A)  sedentary lifestyle 
B)  smoking 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  metabolic syndrome

Question 13

All of the following are important for strong bones, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  exercise. 
B)  vitamin D and calcium. 
C)  normal hormone function. 
D)  Vitamin B. 
A)  exercise. 
B)  vitamin D and calcium. 
C)  normal hormone function. 
D)  Vitamin B.

Question 14

Stretching exercises should be held for

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 seconds. 
B)  15 to 30 seconds. 
C)  30 to 60 seconds. 
D)  1 to 2 minutes. 
A)  5 to 10 seconds. 
B)  15 to 30 seconds. 
C)  30 to 60 seconds. 
D)  1 to 2 minutes.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding fluid balance during and after exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drinking water before and during exercise is important. 
B)  Thirst is a good indicator of how much you need to drink. 
C)  Avoiding water during exercise can lead to dehydration. 
D)  After a workout, you should restore body fluids before exercising again. 
A)  Drinking water before and during exercise is important. 
B)  Thirst is a good indicator of how much you need to drink. 
C)  Avoiding water during exercise can lead to dehydration. 
D)  After a workout, you should restore body fluids before exercising again.

Question 16

Agility is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to perform motor tasks accurately and smoothly by using body movements and the senses 
B)  ability to change the body's position quickly and accurately 
C)  ability to maintain equilibrium while either moving or stationary 
D)  ability to respond quickly to a stimulus 
A)  ability to perform motor tasks accurately and smoothly by using body movements and the senses 
B)  ability to change the body's position quickly and accurately 
C)  ability to maintain equilibrium while either moving or stationary 
D)  ability to respond quickly to a stimulus

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true of erythropoietin (EPO)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a naturally occurring hormone. 
B)  Boosts concentration of red blood cells. 
C)  Can cause blood clots and death. 
D)  Used by athletes wanting to build muscular strength. 
A)  Is a naturally occurring hormone. 
B)  Boosts concentration of red blood cells. 
C)  Can cause blood clots and death. 
D)  Used by athletes wanting to build muscular strength.

Question 18

In a program to build flexibility, each stretch should be held for two minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

To develop a fitness component, you must perform exercises that are designed particularly for that component. This is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  overload. 
B)  specificity. 
C)  mode. 
D)  structure. 
A)  overload. 
B)  specificity. 
C)  mode. 
D)  structure.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Advantages of free weights include all the following, EXCEPT:

Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability to perform short-duration, high-intensity exercise.

Larry isn't seeing as much improvement as he did initially because

A sedentary lifestyle is classified as a major risk factor for CVD.

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

The ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity is

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

Long-term effects of exercise include all the following, EXCEPT:

An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

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

Many people have an easier time starting an exercise program than sticking with an exercise program over the long term. Describe five strategies that can help people stick with a fitness program. You can suggest ideas to combat bad weather, changes in schedules and lifestyle, and boredom.

Which of the following is NOT a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

All of the following are important for strong bones, EXCEPT:

Stretching exercises should be held for

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding fluid balance during and after exercise?

Agility is:

Which of the following is NOT true of erythropoietin (EPO)?

In a program to build flexibility, each stretch should be held for two minutes.

To develop a fitness component, you must perform exercises that are designed particularly for that component. This is referred to as

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

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