Question 1

Exercise at high altitude (e.g. ,>7,000 feet above sea level)could result in

Accepted Answer

A) reduced oxygen bound to hemoglobin. 
B) a decrease in resting heart rate. 
C) an increase in the heart rate response to a fixed level of exercise. 
D) Both A and C are correct 
A) reduced oxygen bound to hemoglobin. 
B) a decrease in resting heart rate. 
C) an increase in the heart rate response to a fixed level of exercise. 
D) Both A and C are correct D

Question 2

Physical activity is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) exercise that is associated with limited health benefits. 
B) daily activities below a 3 MET exercise intensity. 
C) exercise designed to improve cardiovascular fitness. 
D) any form of muscular activity. 
A) exercise that is associated with limited health benefits. 
B) daily activities below a 3 MET exercise intensity. 
C) exercise designed to improve cardiovascular fitness. 
D) any form of muscular activity. D

Question 3

In general,the risk of orthopedic and cardiac complications associated with exercise training increases at exercise intensities above ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) 50-60% VO2 max 
B) 60-70% VO2 max 
C) >80% VO2 max 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) 50-60% VO2 max 
B) 60-70% VO2 max 
C) >80% VO2 max 
D) None of the above answers are correct C

Question 4

In general,an optimal training intensity to improve VO2 max is______.

Accepted Answer

A) 20-30% VO2 max 
B) 30-45% VO2 max 
C) 50-60 VO2 max 
D) 60-80 VO2 max 
A) 20-30% VO2 max 
B) 30-45% VO2 max 
C) 50-60 VO2 max 
D) 60-80 VO2 max

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) 90-110 beats $\bullet$ min-1 
B) 120-130 beats $\bullet$ min-1 
C) 130-150 beats $\bullet$ min-1 
D) 119-144 beats $\bullet$ min-1 
A) 90-110 beats $\bullet$ min-1 
B) 120-130 beats $\bullet$ min-1 
C) 130-150 beats $\bullet$ min-1 
D) 119-144 beats $\bullet$ min-1

Question 6

When compared to resistance exercise training,aerobic exercise training generally results in____________.

Accepted Answer

A) greater increases in both lean body mass and muscle mass 
B) greater improvements in both mitochondrial volume and muscular power 
C) greater improvements in the reduction of total body fat and muscular strength 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) greater increases in both lean body mass and muscle mass 
B) greater improvements in both mitochondrial volume and muscular power 
C) greater improvements in the reduction of total body fat and muscular strength 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 7

The majority of epidemiological studies observe a greater reduction in the risk of developing cardiovascular disease with an exercise training intensity ______.

Accepted Answer

A) between 1-3 mets 
B) between 3-4 mets 
C) between 4-5 mets 
D) >6 mets 
A) between 1-3 mets 
B) between 3-4 mets 
C) between 4-5 mets 
D) >6 mets

Question 8

A 30-year-old woman achieves her target heart rate on a cool day by jogging at 6 mph.If she were to exercise 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 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
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 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 9

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 10

Walking is the primary physical activity recommended for individuals that have been sedentary for a long time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Using the FITT principle,the volume of exercise performed can be computed as____________.

Accepted Answer

A) exercise intensity X time 
B) mean exercise heart rate X time X frequency 
C) frequency x intensity x time 
D) None of the above answers are correct 
A) exercise intensity X time 
B) mean exercise heart rate X time X frequency 
C) frequency x intensity x time 
D) None of the above answers are correct

Question 12

Regular exercise training provides numerous health-related benefits.The two health-related benefits that are the MOST responsive to exercise are

Accepted Answer

A) blood pressure and resting heart rate 
B) blood pressure and capillary number 
C) blood pressure and insulin sensitivity 
D) blood pressure and lipid profile 
A) blood pressure and resting heart rate 
B) blood pressure and capillary number 
C) blood pressure and insulin sensitivity 
D) blood pressure and lipid profile

Question 13

The recommended frequency of exercise is higher for moderate intensity exercise compared to vigorous intensity exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An exercise dose reflects the interaction of intensity,frequency,and duration to yield the volume of exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

The Karvonen (or heart rate reserve)method of calculating the "heart rate reserve" is computed as _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) maximal heart rate minus resting heart rate 
B) maximal heart heart minus 60 
C) maximal heart rate minus resting heart rate time 0.60 
D) None of above are correct 
A) maximal heart rate minus resting heart rate 
B) maximal heart heart minus 60 
C) maximal heart rate minus resting heart rate time 0.60 
D) None of above are correct

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) not effective in promoting increases in maximal strength 
B) more effective than multiple-set protocols. 
C) less effective than multiple-set protocols. 
D) equally effective as multiple-set protocols. 
A) not effective in promoting increases in maximal strength 
B) more effective than multiple-set protocols. 
C) less effective than multiple-set protocols. 
D) equally effective as multiple-set protocols.

Question 18

Dr.Michael Pollock's research laid the foundation for exercise prescription.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Exercise is defined as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) planned physical activity with the goal of improving or maintaining fitness 
B) any form of muscular activity 
C) any form of resistance exercise 
D) any form of physical activity 
A) planned physical activity with the goal of improving or maintaining fitness 
B) any form of muscular activity 
C) any form of resistance exercise 
D) any form of physical activity

Question 20

To realize health benefits of physical activity,adults should perform_____________.

Accepted Answer

A) 120-140 minutes of moderate physical activity per week 
B) 150-300 minutes of moderate physical activity per week 
C) 75- 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week 
D) Both B and C are correct 
A) 120-140 minutes of moderate physical activity per week 
B) 150-300 minutes of moderate physical activity per week 
C) 75- 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week 
D) Both B and C are correct

Exam 17: Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Exercise at high altitude (e.g. ,>7,000 feet above sea level)could result in

Physical activity is defined as

In general,the risk of orthopedic and cardiac complications associated with exercise training increases at exercise intensities above ____________.

In general,an optimal training intensity to improve VO2 max is______.

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

When compared to resistance exercise training,aerobic exercise training generally results in____________.

The majority of epidemiological studies observe a greater reduction in the risk of developing cardiovascular disease with an exercise training intensity ______.

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

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

Walking is the primary physical activity recommended for individuals that have been sedentary for a long time.

Using the FITT principle,the volume of exercise performed can be computed as____________.

Regular exercise training provides numerous health-related benefits.The two health-related benefits that are the MOST responsive to exercise are

The recommended frequency of exercise is higher for moderate intensity exercise compared to vigorous intensity exercise.

An exercise dose reflects the interaction of intensity,frequency,and duration to yield the volume of exercise.

The frequency of exercise can be best described in terms of

The Karvonen (or heart rate reserve)method of calculating the "heart rate reserve" is computed as _____________.

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

Dr.Michael Pollock's research laid the foundation for exercise prescription.

Exercise is defined as ____________.

To realize health benefits of physical activity,adults should perform_____________.

Introduction to Exercise Physiology

A: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

B: Common Measurements in Exercise Physiology

Control of the Internal Environment

Bioenergetics

Exercise Metabolism

Cell Signaling and Hormonal Response 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

Temperature Regulation

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

Preventing Chronic Disease: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating

Work Tests to Evaluate Cardiorespiratory Fitness

Exercise Prescriptions for Health and Fitness

Nutrition and Body Composition 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

In general,an optimal training intensity to improve VO₂ max is______.

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