Question 1

Which statement is true regarding warm-up sessions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Warm-up activities are usually of high intensity.
B)   Warm-up sessions can enhance performance and reduce injuries.
C)   Warm-up activities should be twice as long as the main portion of the workout.
D)   Warm-up sessions should focus on muscles that will not be used during the exercise.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

What is the best way to offset cardiovascular stress caused by strength training?

Accepted Answer

A)   cardiorespiratory endurance exercise
B)   more strength training exercise
C)   flexibility exercise
D)   sedentary exerciseE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Describe how blood is pumped and circulated through the body. Include the roles of the four chambers of the heart, the major blood vessels leading in and out of the heart and lungs, and the arteries, capillaries, and veins found in the body.

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Question 4

Which one of the following instructions for monitoring your exercise heart rate is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Count your pulse for one minute.
B)   Press firmly on the carotid artery.
C)   Use your thumb, not one or more of your fingers.
D)   Count the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

On what does the recommended time (duration)  of an endurance training workout depend?

Accepted Answer

A)   frequency
B)   specificity
C)   intensity
D)   modeE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Cardiovascular endurance exercise increases levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the storage form of carbohydrates in the liver, muscles, and kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)   glucose
B)   glycogen
C)   adenosine triphosphate
D)   lactic acidE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

What should a beginner do during the initial phase of an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exercise at the low end of the target heart rate range.
B)   Exercise at the high end of the target heart rate range.
C)   Perform short but intense bouts of activity.
D)   Exercise five to seven days per week.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Which response occurs immediately when one exercises?

Accepted Answer

A)   less blood flow to the skin
B)   decreased ventilation (breathing) 
C)   decreased blood flow to the liver
D)   increased heart rateE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

What results when heat loss exceeds the body's ability to warm itself?

Accepted Answer

A)   frostbite
B)   hypothermia
C)   wind chill
D)   oxidationE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

What is a typical resting heart rate for a healthy individual?

Accepted Answer

A)   120 to 200 bpm
B)   90 to 100 bpm
C)   50 to 90 bpm
D)   15 to 30 bpmE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

How does regular endurance exercise contribute to better control of body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)   It decreases calorie requirements.
B)   It decreases daily energy expenditure.
C)   It increases calorie intake.
D)   It increases daily calorie expenditure.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A fast time and a low heart rate during the 1-mile walk test indicate a high level of cardiorespiratory endurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Static stretching should be part of the pre-exercise warm-up to help prevent injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List and describe the three energy systems, including their fuel and rate of ATP production. For each, provide two examples of an activity for which that system would be the predominant energy source.

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The three energy systems are the phospha...

Question 16

For exercise sessions lasting more than 60 minutes, a sports drink is recommended as a fluid replacement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

People who are fit have a higher resting heart rate than people who are unfit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is true of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   It involves 4 to 10 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 1 to 3 minutes between repetitions.
B)   It involves 4 to 8 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 3 to 5 minutes between repetitions.
C)   It involves 2 to 4 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 3 to 5 minutes between repetitions.
D)   It involves 2 to 4 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 1 to 3 minutes between repetitions.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The "talk test" may be used to monitor exercise intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which problem causes the brain's temperature regulatory center to fail?

Accepted Answer

A)   dehydration
B)   heat cramps
C)   heat exhaustion
D)   heatstrokeE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 3: Cardiorespiratory Endurance

What should a beginner do during the initial phase of an exercise program?

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Which is true of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) ?

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What results when heat loss exceeds the body's ability to warm itself?

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People who are fit have a higher resting heart rate than people who are unfit.

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What is the storage form of carbohydrates in the liver, muscles, and kidneys?

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What is the best way to offset cardiovascular stress caused by strength training?

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Which response occurs immediately when one exercises?

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On what does the recommended time (duration) of an endurance training workout depend?

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Static stretching should be part of the pre-exercise warm-up to help prevent injury.

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A fast time and a low heart rate during the 1-mile walk test indicate a high level of cardiorespiratory endurance.

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Describe how blood is pumped and circulated through the body. Include the roles of the four chambers of the heart, the major blood vessels leading in and out of the heart and lungs, and the arteries, capillaries, and veins found in the body.

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The "talk test" may be used to monitor exercise intensity.

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Which one of the following instructions for monitoring your exercise heart rate is correct?

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List and describe the three energy systems, including their fuel and rate of ATP production. For each, provide two examples of an activity for which that system would be the predominant energy source.

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How does regular endurance exercise contribute to better control of body fat?

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Which statement is true regarding warm-up sessions?

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What is a typical resting heart rate for a healthy individual?

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For exercise sessions lasting more than 60 minutes, a sports drink is recommended as a fluid replacement.

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Cardiovascular endurance exercise increases levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL).

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Which problem causes the brain's temperature regulatory center to fail?

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