Exam 4: Becoming Physically Fit

Twenty-year-old Roger wants to begin an exercise program. As a young adult in good health with no weight problems, to achieve significant aerobic conditioning benefits he should try to bring his heart rate during exercise to a sustained level of about ________ beats per minute.

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Question 61

Failure to use a joint regularly will have no appreciable effect on the flexibility of that joint.

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Question 62

The phenomenon by which aerobic exercise strengthens the heart, lungs, and blood vessels is called

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Question 63

Your knee begins to ache periodically from arthritis. If you seek medical treatment for it, the doctor's main goal will be to

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Question 64

Muscular endurance is BEST developed by increasing

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Question 65

The ACSM recommends that exercise periods should last at least ________ minutes.

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Question 66

The fitness dimension that is considered basic to whole-body fitness is

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Question 67

Rollerblading is an effective low-impact alternative to running.

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Question 68

The strength-building exercise method that involves exerting force against immovable objects is called

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Question 69

Which of the following BEST explains why a veteran distance runner can go farther and at a faster pace than a beginning runner? The

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Question 70

According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations for achieving cardiorespiratory fitness, the mode of activity should be

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Question 71

Which of the following is TRUE regarding low back pain?

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Question 72

Aerobic exercise divided into many brief sessions, when done regularly, can yield some of the same health benefits as a traditional five-workouts-per-week exercise plan.

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Question 73

Which of the following, when performed regularly, can most effectively increase your energy level, improve your circulation, and strengthen your resistance to disease?

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Question 74

The aging process is unpredictable and unique for each person.

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Question 75

The BEST combination of effectiveness and low risk for maintaining flexibility is a regular program of

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Question 76

Carolina can move her shoulder joint through her natural range of motion. She has

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Question 77

You should always see a doctor before starting a new exercise program if you

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Question 78

The dangers of illegal steroid use include an increased risk of heart problems, cancer, and psychological disturbances.

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Question 79

Dumbbells and barbells are used in which form of strength training?

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Exam 4: Becoming Physically Fit

Twenty-year-old Roger wants to begin an exercise program. As a young adult in good health with no weight problems, to achieve significant aerobic conditioning benefits he should try to bring his heart rate during exercise to a sustained level of about ________ beats per minute.

Failure to use a joint regularly will have no appreciable effect on the flexibility of that joint.

The phenomenon by which aerobic exercise strengthens the heart, lungs, and blood vessels is called

Your knee begins to ache periodically from arthritis. If you seek medical treatment for it, the doctor's main goal will be to

Muscular endurance is BEST developed by increasing

The ACSM recommends that exercise periods should last at least ________ minutes.

The fitness dimension that is considered basic to whole-body fitness is

Rollerblading is an effective low-impact alternative to running.

The strength-building exercise method that involves exerting force against immovable objects is called

Which of the following BEST explains why a veteran distance runner can go farther and at a faster pace than a beginning runner? The

According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommendations for achieving cardiorespiratory fitness, the mode of activity should be

Which of the following is TRUE regarding low back pain?

Aerobic exercise divided into many brief sessions, when done regularly, can yield some of the same health benefits as a traditional five-workouts-per-week exercise plan.

Which of the following, when performed regularly, can most effectively increase your energy level, improve your circulation, and strengthen your resistance to disease?

The aging process is unpredictable and unique for each person.

The BEST combination of effectiveness and low risk for maintaining flexibility is a regular program of

Carolina can move her shoulder joint through her natural range of motion. She has

You should always see a doctor before starting a new exercise program if you

The dangers of illegal steroid use include an increased risk of heart problems, cancer, and psychological disturbances.

Dumbbells and barbells are used in which form of strength training?

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