Question 1

For a beginner wanting to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, he/she should start with an exercise session 3-4 days per week for a duration of:

Accepted Answer

A)  12-15 minutes 
B)  15-20 minutes 
C)  20-30 minutes 
D)  30-45 minutes 
A)  12-15 minutes 
B)  15-20 minutes 
C)  20-30 minutes 
D)  30-45 minutes

Question 2

Which one of the following statements about monitoring exercise heart rate is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  monitoring your running speed 
B)  monitoring your breathing speed 
C)  observing your fatigue status 
D)  Count your pulse during exercise to monitor your intensity. 
A)  monitoring your running speed 
B)  monitoring your breathing speed 
C)  observing your fatigue status 
D)  Count your pulse during exercise to monitor your intensity.

Question 3

Which one of the following sports would require a high level of cardiorespiratory endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Soccer 
B)  Springboard diving 
C)  Walking 
D)  Bowling 
A)  Soccer 
B)  Springboard diving 
C)  Walking 
D)  Bowling

Question 4

The _______________________________________ is used at the start of an exercise session and for high-intensity activities lasting for about 10 seconds to two minutes, such as the 400-metre run.

Accepted Answer

Non-oxidat

Question 5

Guidelines for preventing exercise injuries do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding or minimizing high impact activities. 
B)  exercising through illnesses or fatigue to maintain consistency. 
C)  gradually increase the intensity of your workouts. 
D)  using proper body mechanics. 
A)  avoiding or minimizing high impact activities. 
B)  exercising through illnesses or fatigue to maintain consistency. 
C)  gradually increase the intensity of your workouts. 
D)  using proper body mechanics.

Question 6

The body's ability to maintain a level of exertion for an extended period of time is a direct reflection of cardiorespiratory fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As part of cardiorespiratory training, engaging in multiple types of endurance activities is referred to as cross-training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Trace the path of blood flow as it travels through the cardiovascular system.

Accepted Answer

Step 1. Waste-laden, oxygen-poor blood t

Question 9

Regular exercise reduces all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety and stress. 
B)  muscular endurance. 
C)  resting heart rate. 
D)  anger and hostility. 
A)  anxiety and stress. 
B)  muscular endurance. 
C)  resting heart rate. 
D)  anger and hostility.

Question 10

Arteries carry blood to the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All of the following are TRUE about the improvement phase in a cardiorespiratory fitness program, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Quick overloads enhance cardiorespiratory fitness quickly 
B)  Avoid increasing intensity and duration in the same session 
C)  Avoid changing all three variables in one week 
D)  Increasing duration in increments of 5-10 minutes every 2-3 weeks is appropriate 
A)  Quick overloads enhance cardiorespiratory fitness quickly 
B)  Avoid increasing intensity and duration in the same session 
C)  Avoid changing all three variables in one week 
D)  Increasing duration in increments of 5-10 minutes every 2-3 weeks is appropriate

Question 12

Which one of the following statements about monitoring exercise heart rate is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Count your pulse for 5 minutes. 
B)  Press firmly on the carotid artery, and count for 2 minutes. 
C)  Use your thumb and not one of your fingers. 
D)  Count your pulse immediately after stopping exercise for 1 minute. 
A)  Count your pulse for 5 minutes. 
B)  Press firmly on the carotid artery, and count for 2 minutes. 
C)  Use your thumb and not one of your fingers. 
D)  Count your pulse immediately after stopping exercise for 1 minute.

Question 13

The failure of the brain's temperature regulatory center is involved in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dehydration 
B)  Heat cramps 
C)  Heat exhaustion 
D)  Heatstroke 
A)  Dehydration 
B)  Heat cramps 
C)  Heat exhaustion 
D)  Heatstroke

Question 14

Sedentary individuals experience shortening of telomeres over time, eventually reducing the effectiveness of the _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Integumentary 
B)  Immune 
C)  Nervous 
D)  Muscular 
A)  Integumentary 
B)  Immune 
C)  Nervous 
D)  Muscular

Question 15

Ratings of perceived exertion are not as reliable as calculations for target heart rate to monitor exercise intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Through endurance training, an individual may be able to improve maximum oxygen consumption VO2 max, by about:

Accepted Answer

A)  10-30% 
B)  20-40% 
C)  30-50% 
D)  40-60% 
A)  10-30% 
B)  20-40% 
C)  30-50% 
D)  40-60%

Question 17

Long-term effects of regular cardiorespiratory exercise include, increased:

Accepted Answer

A)  sweat rate 
B)  resting heart rate 
C)  platelet stickiness 
D)  body fat 
A)  sweat rate 
B)  resting heart rate 
C)  platelet stickiness 
D)  body fat

Question 18

All of the following aid in exercising in cold environments, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  dressing in a single layer. 
B)  covering the head and the neck. 
C)  covering the fingers, the toes, and the ears. 
D)  wearing clothing that breathes and will wick moisture away. 
A)  dressing in a single layer. 
B)  covering the head and the neck. 
C)  covering the fingers, the toes, and the ears. 
D)  wearing clothing that breathes and will wick moisture away.

Question 19

Cardiorespiratory endurance is best measured in terms of:

Accepted Answer

A)  maximal oxygen consumption 
B)  minutes per mile 
C)  maximal pounds lifted 
D)  blood pressure 
A)  maximal oxygen consumption 
B)  minutes per mile 
C)  maximal pounds lifted 
D)  blood pressure

Question 20

The pulse can be taken at the carotid artery in the wrist or at the radial artery in the neck.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

For a beginner wanting to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, he/she should start with an exercise session 3-4 days per week for a duration of:

Which one of the following statements about monitoring exercise heart rate is TRUE?

Which one of the following sports would require a high level of cardiorespiratory endurance?

The _______________________________________ is used at the start of an exercise session and for high-intensity activities lasting for about 10 seconds to two minutes, such as the 400-metre run.

Guidelines for preventing exercise injuries do NOT include:

The body's ability to maintain a level of exertion for an extended period of time is a direct reflection of cardiorespiratory fitness.

As part of cardiorespiratory training, engaging in multiple types of endurance activities is referred to as cross-training.

Trace the path of blood flow as it travels through the cardiovascular system.

Regular exercise reduces all of the following, EXCEPT:

Arteries carry blood to the heart.

All of the following are TRUE about the improvement phase in a cardiorespiratory fitness program, EXCEPT:

Which one of the following statements about monitoring exercise heart rate is TRUE?

The failure of the brain's temperature regulatory center is involved in which of the following?

Sedentary individuals experience shortening of telomeres over time, eventually reducing the effectiveness of the _____ system.

Ratings of perceived exertion are not as reliable as calculations for target heart rate to monitor exercise intensity.

Through endurance training, an individual may be able to improve maximum oxygen consumption VO₂ max, by about:

Long-term effects of regular cardiorespiratory exercise include, increased:

All of the following aid in exercising in cold environments, EXCEPT:

Cardiorespiratory endurance is best measured in terms of:

The pulse can be taken at the carotid artery in the wrist or at the radial artery in the neck.

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Exam 3: Cardiorespiratory Endurance

For a beginner wanting to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, he/she should start with an exercise session 3-4 days per week for a duration of:

Which one of the following statements about monitoring exercise heart rate is TRUE?

Which one of the following sports would require a high level of cardiorespiratory endurance?

The _______________________________________ is used at the start of an exercise session and for high-intensity activities lasting for about 10 seconds to two minutes, such as the 400-metre run.

Guidelines for preventing exercise injuries do NOT include:

The body's ability to maintain a level of exertion for an extended period of time is a direct reflection of cardiorespiratory fitness.

As part of cardiorespiratory training, engaging in multiple types of endurance activities is referred to as cross-training.

Trace the path of blood flow as it travels through the cardiovascular system.

Regular exercise reduces all of the following, EXCEPT:

Arteries carry blood to the heart.

All of the following are TRUE about the improvement phase in a cardiorespiratory fitness program, EXCEPT:

Which one of the following statements about monitoring exercise heart rate is TRUE?

The failure of the brain's temperature regulatory center is involved in which of the following?

Sedentary individuals experience shortening of telomeres over time, eventually reducing the effectiveness of the _____ system.

Ratings of perceived exertion are not as reliable as calculations for target heart rate to monitor exercise intensity.

Through endurance training, an individual may be able to improve maximum oxygen consumption VO2 max, by about:

Long-term effects of regular cardiorespiratory exercise include, increased:

All of the following aid in exercising in cold environments, EXCEPT:

Cardiorespiratory endurance is best measured in terms of:

The pulse can be taken at the carotid artery in the wrist or at the radial artery in the neck.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Basic Principles of Physical Fitness

Muscular Strength and 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

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Through endurance training, an individual may be able to improve maximum oxygen consumption VO₂ max, by about: