Question 1

Which of the following variables is the least sensitive to exercise (training)?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood pressure 
B)  heart rate 
C)  VO2 max 
D)  high-density lipoproteins (HDL) 
A)  blood pressure 
B)  heart rate 
C)  VO2 max 
D)  high-density lipoproteins (HDL) D

Question 2

Given: A 50-year-old man with a resting heart rate of 70 beats . min-1. What is the target heart rate range as determined by the heart rate reserve method?

Accepted Answer

A)  102-144 beats . min-1 
B)  120-140 beats . min-1 
C)  130-150 beats . min-1 
D)  140-155 beats . min-1 
A)  102-144 beats . min-1 
B)  120-140 beats . min-1 
C)  130-150 beats . min-1 
D)  140-155 beats . min-1 C

Question 3

Which of the following individuals would realize the greatest health benefits from changing their level of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  a sedentary person who becomes moderately active 
B)  a moderately active person who becomes more active 
C)  both of these would experience the same health benefit 
A)  a sedentary person who becomes moderately active 
B)  a moderately active person who becomes more active 
C)  both of these would experience the same health benefit A

Question 4

A 30-year-old woman achieves target heart rate on a cool day by jogging at 6 mph. If she were to exercise at altitude or on a very hot day, she would have to

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain the speed of her run to achieve her target heart rate. 
B)  decrease the speed of her run to achieve her target heart rate. 
C)  increase the speed of her run to achieve her target heart rate. 
A)  maintain the speed of her run to achieve her target heart rate. 
B)  decrease the speed of her run to achieve her target heart rate. 
C)  increase the speed of her run to achieve her target heart rate.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about the intensity of physical activity is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reductions in CHD risk are the same for moderate and vigorous activity. 
B)  The only benefit of vigorous activity is improved VO2 max. 
C)  Vigorous activity is not recommended for improving health and fitness. 
D)  Vigorous activity is emphasized in the most recent ACSM/CDC physical activity recommendations. 
A)  Reductions in CHD risk are the same for moderate and vigorous activity. 
B)  The only benefit of vigorous activity is improved VO2 max. 
C)  Vigorous activity is not recommended for improving health and fitness. 
D)  Vigorous activity is emphasized in the most recent ACSM/CDC physical activity recommendations.

Question 6

The optimal training intensity using Borg's original scale is

Accepted Answer

A)  6-8. 
B)  8-10. 
C)  10-12. 
D)  12-16. 
A)  6-8. 
B)  8-10. 
C)  10-12. 
D)  12-16.

Question 7

The frequency of exercise can be best described in terms of

Accepted Answer

A)  number of minutes of exercise. 
B)  number of days per week. 
C)  total kilocalories (kcal) expended. 
D)  total kcal expended per kilogram body weight. 
A)  number of minutes of exercise. 
B)  number of days per week. 
C)  total kilocalories (kcal) expended. 
D)  total kcal expended per kilogram body weight.

Question 8

Physical fitness is defined as a set of attributes that people have or develop that relate to the ability to perform physical activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The risk of orthopedic injuries and cardiovascular complication associated with physical activity

Accepted Answer

A)  increases linearly with the level of activity. 
B)  is low at moderate levels of physical activity. 
C)  is low for all levels of physical activity. 
D)  is highest at low levels of activity. 
A)  increases linearly with the level of activity. 
B)  is low at moderate levels of physical activity. 
C)  is low for all levels of physical activity. 
D)  is highest at low levels of activity.

Question 10

Before a previously sedentary person progresses to jogging, he or she should be able to walk

Accepted Answer

A)  one mile. 
B)  two miles. 
C)  10 minutes. 
D)  2 hours. 
A)  one mile. 
B)  two miles. 
C)  10 minutes. 
D)  2 hours.

Question 11

Which of the following is not an optimal characteristic of an exercise program to increase VO2 max?

Accepted Answer

A)  intensity = 60-80% VO2 max 
B)  frequency = 3-4 times per week 
C)  duration = 30 minutes per session 
D)  duration = sufficient to expend 200-300 kcal 
A)  intensity = 60-80% VO2 max 
B)  frequency = 3-4 times per week 
C)  duration = 30 minutes per session 
D)  duration = sufficient to expend 200-300 kcal

Question 12

According to the physical activity pyramid, flexibility and stretching exercises should be performed

Accepted Answer

A)  once per week. 
B)  2-3 days per week. 
C)  3-7 days per week. 
D)  twice each day. 
A)  once per week. 
B)  2-3 days per week. 
C)  3-7 days per week. 
D)  twice each day.

Question 13

The ACSM recommendation for resistance training to increase and maintain muscular strength and endurance includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  one set of 8-10 exercises. 
B)  8-12 repetitions per set. 
C)  2 or more nonconsecutive sessions per week. 
D)  All of the above are part of the ACSM recommendation. 
A)  one set of 8-10 exercises. 
B)  8-12 repetitions per set. 
C)  2 or more nonconsecutive sessions per week. 
D)  All of the above are part of the ACSM recommendation.

Question 14

The risk of cardiac arrest for a habitually active person during vigorous exercise is

Accepted Answer

A)  higher than at rest. 
B)  lower than at rest. 
C)  the same as at rest. 
A)  higher than at rest. 
B)  lower than at rest. 
C)  the same as at rest.

Question 15

When maximal strength gain is the principal goal of the strength training program, current evidence suggests that single-set protocols are

Accepted Answer

A)  more effective than multiple-set protocols. 
B)  less effective than multiple-set protocols. 
C)  equally effective as multiple-set protocols. 
A)  more effective than multiple-set protocols. 
B)  less effective than multiple-set protocols. 
C)  equally effective as multiple-set protocols.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a method that is useful for prescribing the recommended intensity of exercise training?

Accepted Answer

A)  %HRR. 
B)  %VO2R. 
C)  RPE. 
D)  the onset of sweating. 
A)  %HRR. 
B)  %VO2R. 
C)  RPE. 
D)  the onset of sweating.

Question 17

Exercise differs from physical activity because exercise is, by definition, a ____________ activity.

Accepted Answer

A)  planned 
B)  more intense 
C)  less intense 
D)  less enjoyable 
A)  planned 
B)  more intense 
C)  less intense 
D)  less enjoyable

Exam 16: Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Which of the following variables is the least sensitive to exercise (training)?

Given: A 50-year-old man with a resting heart rate of 70 beats . min-1. What is the target heart rate range as determined by the heart rate reserve method?

Which of the following individuals would realize the greatest health benefits from changing their level of physical activity?

A 30-year-old woman achieves target heart rate on a cool day by jogging at 6 mph. If she were to exercise at altitude or on a very hot day, she would have to

Which of the following statements about the intensity of physical activity is true?

The optimal training intensity using Borg's original scale is

The frequency of exercise can be best described in terms of

Physical fitness is defined as a set of attributes that people have or develop that relate to the ability to perform physical activity.

The risk of orthopedic injuries and cardiovascular complication associated with physical activity

Before a previously sedentary person progresses to jogging, he or she should be able to walk

Which of the following is not an optimal characteristic of an exercise program to increase VO2 max?

According to the physical activity pyramid, flexibility and stretching exercises should be performed

The ACSM recommendation for resistance training to increase and maintain muscular strength and endurance includes all of the following except

The risk of cardiac arrest for a habitually active person during vigorous exercise is

When maximal strength gain is the principal goal of the strength training program, current evidence suggests that single-set protocols are

Which of the following is not a method that is useful for prescribing the recommended intensity of exercise training?

Exercise differs from physical activity because exercise is, by definition, a ____________ activity.

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and the Hormonal Responses to Exercise

Exercise and the Immune System

The Nervous System: Structure and Control of Movement

Skeletal Muscle: Structure and Function

Circulatory Responses to Exercise

Respiration During Exercise

Acid-Base Balance During Exercise

Temperature Regulation

The Physiology of Training: Effect on Vo2 Max, Performance, and Strength

Risk Factors and Inflammation: Links to Chronic Disease

Exercise for Special Populations

Body Composition and Nutrition for Health

Factors Affecting Performance

Laboratory Assessment of Human Performance

Training for Performance

Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete

Nutrition, Body Composition, and Performance

Exercise and the Environment

Ergogenic Aids

Filters

Given: A 50-year-old man with a resting heart rate of 70 beats . min^-1. What is the target heart rate range as determined by the heart rate reserve method?

Which of the following is not an optimal characteristic of an exercise program to increase VO₂ max?