Question 1

The best way to ensure consistency with an exercise program is to

Accepted Answer

A)  keep a training journal. 
B)  exercise with a friend. 
C)  join a fitness club. 
D)  exercise first thing every day. 
A)  keep a training journal. 
B)  exercise with a friend. 
C)  join a fitness club. 
D)  exercise first thing every day.

Question 2

Synovial fluid is spread through the joints during warm-up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The best way to lose fat is through a lifestyle that includes a sensible diet and exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Physical inactivity is one of the top four global risk factors for mortality and is estimated to cause _____ million deaths per year.

Accepted Answer

A)  1.1 
B)  3.2 
C)  5.3 
D)  7.4 
A)  1.1 
B)  3.2 
C)  5.3 
D)  7.4

Question 5

Increased muscle strength can help prevent low-back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Exercise sessions may take place in bouts as short as _____________ minutes.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  30 
A)  5 
B)  10 
C)  15 
D)  30

Question 7

Disadvantages of free weights include all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  are not as safe. 
B)  place minimal stress on core stabilizing muscles. 
C)  require more skill. 
D)  cause more blisters and calluses. 
A)  are not as safe. 
B)  place minimal stress on core stabilizing muscles. 
C)  require more skill. 
D)  cause more blisters and calluses.

Question 8

The metabolic syndrome is characterized by all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  insulin resistance 
B)  type 1 diabetes 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  abnormal blood fats 
A)  insulin resistance 
B)  type 1 diabetes 
C)  high blood pressure 
D)  abnormal blood fats

Question 9

Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team. While practicing this week, he stepped on a rock during a run and twisted his ankle. What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft-tissue injury?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's...

Question 10

Reaction time 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 11

All of the following are cardiorespiratory endurance activities, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  weight training. 
B)  cycling. 
C)  aerobic dancing. 
D)  walking. 
A)  weight training. 
B)  cycling. 
C)  aerobic dancing. 
D)  walking.

Question 12

Stretching exercises should ideally be performed

Accepted Answer

A)  with a swinging, bouncing motion. 
B)  within a 5-minute period. 
C)  to the point of moderate pain. 
D)  5 to 7 days a week. 
A)  with a swinging, bouncing motion. 
B)  within a 5-minute period. 
C)  to the point of moderate pain. 
D)  5 to 7 days a week.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT true of chromium picolinate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is an over-the-counter drug. 
B)  Less easily digested form of the trace mineral chromium. 
C)  Does not offer any positive effects according to most scientific research. 
D)  Long-term use of high dosages may have serious health consequences. 
A)  Is an over-the-counter drug. 
B)  Less easily digested form of the trace mineral chromium. 
C)  Does not offer any positive effects according to most scientific research. 
D)  Long-term use of high dosages may have serious health consequences.

Question 14

Maximum heart rate can be approximated using which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  200-Age 
B)  220-Age 
C)  250-Age 
D)  260-Age 
A)  200-Age 
B)  220-Age 
C)  250-Age 
D)  260-Age

Question 15

The body's ability to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort denotes

Accepted Answer

A)  physical fitness. 
B)  physical activity. 
C)  peak workload. 
D)  anaerobic capacity. 
A)  physical fitness. 
B)  physical activity. 
C)  peak workload. 
D)  anaerobic capacity.

Question 16

Serious dehydration may cause all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Muscular endurance is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ability of a muscle(s) to contract repeatedly for a long 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 time required to contract a muscle completely. 
A)  ability of a muscle(s) to contract repeatedly for a long 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 time required to contract a muscle completely.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As cardiorespiratory fitness improves, all the following physical functions also result, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart pumps more blood per heartbeat. 
B)  blood volume increases. 
C)  blood supply to tissues improves. 
D)  body decreases its ability to cool itself. 
A)  heart pumps more blood per heartbeat. 
B)  blood volume increases. 
C)  blood supply to tissues improves. 
D)  body decreases its ability to cool itself.

Question 20

All of the following are important considerations for people with arthritis, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  begin exercise program as early as possible in the course of the disease. 
B)  warm up thoroughly before each workout. 
C)  avoid high-impact activities. 
D)  stay alert for symptoms of heat-related problems during exercise. 
A)  begin exercise program as early as possible in the course of the disease. 
B)  warm up thoroughly before each workout. 
C)  avoid high-impact activities. 
D)  stay alert for symptoms of heat-related problems during exercise.

Exam 6: Exercise for Health and Fitness

The best way to ensure consistency with an exercise program is to

Synovial fluid is spread through the joints during warm-up.

The best way to lose fat is through a lifestyle that includes a sensible diet and exercise.

Physical inactivity is one of the top four global risk factors for mortality and is estimated to cause _____ million deaths per year.

Increased muscle strength can help prevent low-back pain.

Exercise sessions may take place in bouts as short as _____________ minutes.

Disadvantages of free weights include all the following, EXCEPT:

The metabolic syndrome is characterized by all the following, EXCEPT:

Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team. While practicing this week, he stepped on a rock during a run and twisted his ankle. What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft-tissue injury?

Reaction time is:

All of the following are cardiorespiratory endurance activities, EXCEPT:

Stretching exercises should ideally be performed

Which of the following is NOT true of chromium picolinate?

Maximum heart rate can be approximated using which of the following?

The body's ability to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort denotes

Serious dehydration may cause all the following, EXCEPT:

Muscular endurance is the

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

As cardiorespiratory fitness improves, all the following physical functions also result, EXCEPT:

All of the following are important considerations for people with arthritis, EXCEPT:

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