Question 1

Pull-ups (chin-ups) develop the chest muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Pilates focuses on strengthening and stretching the core muscles in the back, abdomen, and buttocks to create a solid base of support for whole-body movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A strength test requires applicants to push against a heavy weight and hold it in position for an extended period of time. To train for this test, the applicant should train using:

Accepted Answer

A)  isotonic exercises to strengthen the back and chest muscles. 
B)  power lifting programs to strengthen the body segments. 
C)  dynamic exercise training to strengthen the body segments. 
D)  isometric exercises against a resistance to strengthen the body segments. 
A)  isotonic exercises to strengthen the back and chest muscles. 
B)  power lifting programs to strengthen the body segments. 
C)  dynamic exercise training to strengthen the body segments. 
D)  isometric exercises against a resistance to strengthen the body segments.

Question 4

Strength training improves body composition primarily by:

Accepted Answer

A)  decreasing body weight. 
B)  increasing muscle mass. 
C)  increasing fat weight. 
D)  decreasing muscle mass. 
A)  decreasing body weight. 
B)  increasing muscle mass. 
C)  increasing fat weight. 
D)  decreasing muscle mass.

Question 5

For strength gains, regular training is more important than taking supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Experienced weight trainers often engage in some form of cycle training, also called ____________________, in which the exercises, number of sets and repetitions, and intensity are varied within a workout and/or between workouts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Experienced weight trainers often engage in some...

Question 7

Beginners should concentrate on learning the exercises when starting a new weight training program. In doing so, the beginner will see an increase in:

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation. 
B)  coordination. 
C)  size. 
D)  motor unit recruitment. 
A)  motivation. 
B)  coordination. 
C)  size. 
D)  motor unit recruitment.

Question 8

_____ focuses on strengthening and stretching the core muscles in the back, the abdomen, and the buttocks to create a solid base of support for whole-body movement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pilates 
B)  Calisthenics 
C)  Ballistics 
D)  Suspension training 
A)  Pilates 
B)  Calisthenics 
C)  Ballistics 
D)  Suspension training

Question 9

Spotters are necessary when an exercise has the potential for danger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An individual's maximum capacity for the leg press is 100 kilograms. Based on the FITT principle, to build endurance, the individual should start with:

Accepted Answer

A)  50 kilograms. 
B)  70 kilograms. 
C)  80 kilograms. 
D)  90 kilograms. 
A)  50 kilograms. 
B)  70 kilograms. 
C)  80 kilograms. 
D)  90 kilograms.

Question 11

________________ are a type of exercise that involves a muscle contraction without a change in the length of the muscle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ are a type of exercise that...

Question 12

Compared with men, women have:

Accepted Answer

A)  more muscle tissue in the upper body. 
B)  the same capacity for increases in muscle strength. 
C)  higher speed of nervous control of muscle. 
D)  larger muscle fibres. 
A)  more muscle tissue in the upper body. 
B)  the same capacity for increases in muscle strength. 
C)  higher speed of nervous control of muscle. 
D)  larger muscle fibres.

Question 13

Working agonist and antagonist muscles back to back helps to save time as no rest is required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a 1 RM test?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of times you can lift a certain weight 
B)  The amount of power you can exhibit 
C)  A measure of the most weight you can lift one time 
D)  A measure of the lactic acid accumulation in a muscle after one weight training session 
A)  The number of times you can lift a certain weight 
B)  The amount of power you can exhibit 
C)  A measure of the most weight you can lift one time 
D)  A measure of the lactic acid accumulation in a muscle after one weight training session

Question 15

Define and describe with an example: warm-up and cool down.

Accepted Answer

Warm-up
As with cardiorespiratory endura

Question 16

Activities that would utilize slow-twitch fibres more than fast-twitch fibres include:

Accepted Answer

A)  walking and jogging. 
B)  jumping and sprinting. 
C)  jumping and hockey 
D)  shot-putting and sprinting. 
A)  walking and jogging. 
B)  jumping and sprinting. 
C)  jumping and hockey 
D)  shot-putting and sprinting.

Question 17

Cooling down after weight training, involves relaxation of 5-10 minutes after the workout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

During training, after one has achieved the level of strength and muscularity that they desired, they can maintain their gains by training 4-5 days per week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How are muscle fibers classified? Describe each in detail.

Accepted Answer

Slow-twitch fibres (Type I fibres) are r

Question 20

Explain the following three exercise techniques; Plyometric eccentric loading, plyometrics, speed loading.

Accepted Answer

Eccentric (plyometric) loading involves

Pull-ups (chin-ups) develop the chest muscles.

Pilates focuses on strengthening and stretching the core muscles in the back, abdomen, and buttocks to create a solid base of support for whole-body movement.

A strength test requires applicants to push against a heavy weight and hold it in position for an extended period of time. To train for this test, the applicant should train using:

Strength training improves body composition primarily by:

For strength gains, regular training is more important than taking supplements.

Experienced weight trainers often engage in some form of cycle training, also called ____________________, in which the exercises, number of sets and repetitions, and intensity are varied within a workout and/or between workouts.

Beginners should concentrate on learning the exercises when starting a new weight training program. In doing so, the beginner will see an increase in:

_____ focuses on strengthening and stretching the core muscles in the back, the abdomen, and the buttocks to create a solid base of support for whole-body movement.

Spotters are necessary when an exercise has the potential for danger.

An individual's maximum capacity for the leg press is 100 kilograms. Based on the FITT principle, to build endurance, the individual should start with:

________________ are a type of exercise that involves a muscle contraction without a change in the length of the muscle.

Compared with men, women have:

Working agonist and antagonist muscles back to back helps to save time as no rest is required.

Which of the following is an example of a 1 RM test?

Define and describe with an example: warm-up and cool down.

Activities that would utilize slow-twitch fibres more than fast-twitch fibres include:

Cooling down after weight training, involves relaxation of 5-10 minutes after the workout.

During training, after one has achieved the level of strength and muscularity that they desired, they can maintain their gains by training 4-5 days per week.

How are muscle fibers classified? Describe each in detail.

Explain the following three exercise techniques; Plyometric eccentric loading, plyometrics, speed loading.

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Exam 4: Muscular Strength and Endurance

Pull-ups (chin-ups) develop the chest muscles.

Pilates focuses on strengthening and stretching the core muscles in the back, abdomen, and buttocks to create a solid base of support for whole-body movement.

A strength test requires applicants to push against a heavy weight and hold it in position for an extended period of time. To train for this test, the applicant should train using:

Strength training improves body composition primarily by:

For strength gains, regular training is more important than taking supplements.

Experienced weight trainers often engage in some form of cycle training, also called ____________________, in which the exercises, number of sets and repetitions, and intensity are varied within a workout and/or between workouts.

Beginners should concentrate on learning the exercises when starting a new weight training program. In doing so, the beginner will see an increase in:

_____ focuses on strengthening and stretching the core muscles in the back, the abdomen, and the buttocks to create a solid base of support for whole-body movement.

Spotters are necessary when an exercise has the potential for danger.

An individual's maximum capacity for the leg press is 100 kilograms. Based on the FITT principle, to build endurance, the individual should start with:

________________ are a type of exercise that involves a muscle contraction without a change in the length of the muscle.

Compared with men, women have:

Working agonist and antagonist muscles back to back helps to save time as no rest is required.

Which of the following is an example of a 1 RM test?

Define and describe with an example: warm-up and cool down.

Activities that would utilize slow-twitch fibres more than fast-twitch fibres include:

Cooling down after weight training, involves relaxation of 5-10 minutes after the workout.

During training, after one has achieved the level of strength and muscularity that they desired, they can maintain their gains by training 4-5 days per week.

How are muscle fibers classified? Describe each in detail.

Explain the following three exercise techniques; Plyometric eccentric loading, plyometrics, speed loading.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Basic Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Nutrition

Weight Management

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Stress

Wellness for Life

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

Filters