Question 1

Name the two major types of muscle fibers, and describe key differences between them. Give at least two examples of activities that primarily use each type of fiber.

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Question 2

How is muscular endurance assessed?

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A)   by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in a single maximal effort
B)   by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in 10 repetitions
C)   by measuring the ability of a muscle to exert a submaximal force repeatedly over time
D)   by measuring the ability of a muscle to exert force rapidlyE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

What is the recommended amount of resistance and number of repetitions for improving muscular endurance?

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A)   40% to 60% RM; 15 to 20 repetitions
B)   40% to 60% RM; 1 to 5 repetitions
C)   70% to 80% RM; 1 to 5 repetitions
D)   80% to 100% RM; 5 repetitionsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Muscular endurance can be assessed by measuring the speed at which a set amount of weight can be moved.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which type of exercise is an individual performing when she or he jumps from a platform to the ground and then jumps back up on the platform?

Accepted Answer

A)   plyometrics
B)   isokinetics
C)   speed loading
D)   eccentricsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

How does strength training improve body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)   primarily by decreasing body weight
B)   primarily by increasing muscle mass
C)   primarily by increasing fat weight
D)   primarily by decreasing muscle massE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

Spine extensions primarily develop the

Accepted Answer

A)   quadriceps.
B)   erector spinae.
C)   gastrocnemius.
D)   deltoids.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which describes a muscle fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)   a motor nerve attached to muscle cells
B)   a protein structure within muscle cells
C)   an enzyme that facilitates metabolism within muscle cells
D)   an individual muscle cellE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Dynamic weight training involves applying force without a change in the length of the working muscles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Compared to men, women have a much larger proportion of muscle tissue in the upper body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The development of large muscle fibers is referred to as atrophy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How does one make progress in a weight training program? When and how should a person increase resistance for safe training benefits?

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Making progress in a weight training pro...

Question 13

Which statement about gender and strength training is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Men have more muscle mass in the lower body than women do.
B)   Women tend to lose inches and increase strength with resistance training.
C)   Men have about 10% greater upper body strength when compared to women.
D)   Testosterone levels in women are about two times higher than those in men.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Plyometrics involves moving a weight as rapidly as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What determines training intensity for weight training?

Accepted Answer

A)   number of sets
B)   amount of weight lifted
C)   number of repetitions
D)   amount of time liftingE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Weight training improves body composition by increasing fat-free mass and raising metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Crunches primarily develop the

Accepted Answer

A)   quadriceps.
B)   rectus abdominis.
C)   gastrocnemius.
D)   deltoids.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Exercises involving small muscles should be done before exercises using large muscle groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which advantage is associated with static exercises?

Accepted Answer

A)   They mimic the speed of contraction needed for some sports.
B)   They require no equipment.
C)   They require inexpensive equipment.
D)   They build strength but not endurance.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 20

What is the best classification of muscular contraction that includes muscular force exerted as a muscle shortens?

Accepted Answer

A)   eccentric
B)   isometric
C)   concentric
D)   isotonicE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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The development of large muscle fibers is referred to as atrophy.

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