Question 1

Specificity of training is best shown by which one of the following examples?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight training to develop cardiorespiratory endurance 
B)  Doing push-ups to develop muscular strength and endurance in the muscles of the arm 
C)  Running to develop flexibility 
D)  Bicycling to develop back strength 
A)  Weight training to develop cardiorespiratory endurance 
B)  Doing push-ups to develop muscular strength and endurance in the muscles of the arm 
C)  Running to develop flexibility 
D)  Bicycling to develop back strength

Question 2

________________________ is the ability to maintain equilibrium while moving or while stationery.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________________ is the ability to maintain equilibrium...

Question 3

Exercise is safe for you, if you are male under the age of _____ or female and under the age of ____ and in good health, and may not require a medical clearance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exercise is safe for you, if you...

Question 4

The maximal improvement in the body's ability to transport and use oxygen that people can realistically expect as a result of endurance training is about:

Accepted Answer

A)  5-15%. 
B)  5-25%. 
C)  40-55%. 
D)  60-75%. 
A)  5-15%. 
B)  5-25%. 
C)  40-55%. 
D)  60-75%.

Question 5

To improve muscular strength and endurance, it is recommended that all major muscle groups be strengthened daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following benefits are observed with regular exercise, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Enhances cognitive function 
B)  Enhances brain activity, and reverses Alzheimer's related changes in the brain. 
C)  Enhances plasticity in the brain 
D)  Enables effective transmission of sensory and motor signals to and from the brain 
A)  Enhances cognitive function 
B)  Enhances brain activity, and reverses Alzheimer's related changes in the brain. 
C)  Enhances plasticity in the brain 
D)  Enables effective transmission of sensory and motor signals to and from the brain

Question 7

All of the following are benefits of exercise in physically disabled individuals, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional boost and helps maintain a positive attitude 
B)  Increases self-confidence 
C)  Gain a sense of accomplishment 
D)  Reduces self-esteem 
A)  Emotional boost and helps maintain a positive attitude 
B)  Increases self-confidence 
C)  Gain a sense of accomplishment 
D)  Reduces self-esteem

Question 8

The terms "exercise"
and "physical activity"
are synonymous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Health Canada, which of the following statements accurately describes the amount of physical activity required by someone who plays hockey twice a week?

Accepted Answer

A)  This would satisfy the recommended activity required for health benefits. 
B)  This would not be adequate. The individual should add a minimum of 30 minutes of activity 3 times a week. 
C)  This would not be adequate. The individual should add a minimum of 60 minutes of activity 3 times a week. 
D)  This would not be adequate. The individual should add a minimum of 90 minutes of activity 3 times a week. 
A)  This would satisfy the recommended activity required for health benefits. 
B)  This would not be adequate. The individual should add a minimum of 30 minutes of activity 3 times a week. 
C)  This would not be adequate. The individual should add a minimum of 60 minutes of activity 3 times a week. 
D)  This would not be adequate. The individual should add a minimum of 90 minutes of activity 3 times a week.

Question 10

A warm-up should include high-intensity, whole-body movements that mimic the activity to follow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Participating in an aerobics class for 30 minutes is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  vigorous effort. 
B)  moderate effort. 
C)  light effort. 
D)  maximum effort. 
A)  vigorous effort. 
B)  moderate effort. 
C)  light effort. 
D)  maximum effort.

Question 12

Healthy women over the age of 40 should see a physician before beginning an exercise program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

To maintain weight loss, daily physical activity of 30 minutes per day is sufficient for most people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People of any age who are not at high risk for serious health problems can safely exercise at a moderate intensity (60% or less of maximum heart rate) without a prior medical clearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Lifestyle physical activities like washing one's car or climbing stairs are considered moderate-effort activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During exercise, as much as ____% of circulating blood is directed to the muscles and skin, up from as little as ____% during rest.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During exercise, as much as ____% of...

Question 17

A cool down is an integral component of exercise safety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The body adapts to the demands of exercise by improving its functioning is the definition of:

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive overload 
B)  specificity of exercise 
C)  the principle of reversibility 
D)  the principle of assessment 
A)  progressive overload 
B)  specificity of exercise 
C)  the principle of reversibility 
D)  the principle of assessment

Question 19

Activities that are considered light effort include:

Accepted Answer

A)  walking, climbing stairs, and yard work. 
B)  jogging, swimming, and bicycling. 
C)  weight lifting. 
D)  Cross-country skiing. 
A)  walking, climbing stairs, and yard work. 
B)  jogging, swimming, and bicycling. 
C)  weight lifting. 
D)  Cross-country skiing.

Question 20

The first step in creating a successful fitness program is to assess your cardiorespiratory fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Specificity of training is best shown by which one of the following examples?

________________________ is the ability to maintain equilibrium while moving or while stationery.

Exercise is safe for you, if you are male under the age of _ or female and under the age of and in good health, and may not require a medical clearance.

The maximal improvement in the body's ability to transport and use oxygen that people can realistically expect as a result of endurance training is about:

To improve muscular strength and endurance, it is recommended that all major muscle groups be strengthened daily.

All of the following benefits are observed with regular exercise, EXCEPT:

All of the following are benefits of exercise in physically disabled individuals, EXCEPT:

The terms "exercise" and "physical activity" are synonymous.

According to Health Canada, which of the following statements accurately describes the amount of physical activity required by someone who plays hockey twice a week?

A warm-up should include high-intensity, whole-body movements that mimic the activity to follow.

Participating in an aerobics class for 30 minutes is classified as:

Healthy women over the age of 40 should see a physician before beginning an exercise program.

To maintain weight loss, daily physical activity of 30 minutes per day is sufficient for most people.

People of any age who are not at high risk for serious health problems can safely exercise at a moderate intensity (60% or less of maximum heart rate) without a prior medical clearance.

Lifestyle physical activities like washing one's car or climbing stairs are considered moderate-effort activities.

During exercise, as much as % of circulating blood is directed to the muscles and skin, up from as little as % during rest.

A cool down is an integral component of exercise safety.

The body adapts to the demands of exercise by improving its functioning is the definition of:

Activities that are considered light effort include:

The first step in creating a successful fitness program is to assess your cardiorespiratory fitness.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

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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Exam 2: Basic Principles of Physical Fitness

Specificity of training is best shown by which one of the following examples?

________________________ is the ability to maintain equilibrium while moving or while stationery.

Exercise is safe for you, if you are male under the age of _____ or female and under the age of ____ and in good health, and may not require a medical clearance.

The maximal improvement in the body's ability to transport and use oxygen that people can realistically expect as a result of endurance training is about:

To improve muscular strength and endurance, it is recommended that all major muscle groups be strengthened daily.

All of the following benefits are observed with regular exercise, EXCEPT:

All of the following are benefits of exercise in physically disabled individuals, EXCEPT:

The terms "exercise" and "physical activity" are synonymous.

According to Health Canada, which of the following statements accurately describes the amount of physical activity required by someone who plays hockey twice a week?

A warm-up should include high-intensity, whole-body movements that mimic the activity to follow.

Participating in an aerobics class for 30 minutes is classified as:

Healthy women over the age of 40 should see a physician before beginning an exercise program.

To maintain weight loss, daily physical activity of 30 minutes per day is sufficient for most people.

People of any age who are not at high risk for serious health problems can safely exercise at a moderate intensity (60% or less of maximum heart rate) without a prior medical clearance.

Lifestyle physical activities like washing one's car or climbing stairs are considered moderate-effort activities.

During exercise, as much as ____% of circulating blood is directed to the muscles and skin, up from as little as ____% during rest.

A cool down is an integral component of exercise safety.

The body adapts to the demands of exercise by improving its functioning is the definition of:

Activities that are considered light effort include:

The first step in creating a successful fitness program is to assess your cardiorespiratory fitness.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

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

Filters

Exercise is safe for you, if you are male under the age of _ or female and under the age of and in good health, and may not require a medical clearance.

During exercise, as much as % of circulating blood is directed to the muscles and skin, up from as little as % during rest.