Question 1

Moderate levels of physical activity can improve brain health and function.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How quickly will people who stop exercising lose up to 50% of their fitness improvement?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 week
B)   2 weeks
C)   3 weeks
D)   2 monthsE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

According to the latest recommendations, for substantial health benefits adults should

Accepted Answer

A)   do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week.
B)   exercise at a moderate level for 10 to 15 minutes every day.
C)   limit themselves to performing some type of resistance training every day.
D)   get at least 150 minutes of vigorously intense exercise per day.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Coordination is considered a health-related component of fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is one effect of increasing one's cardiorespiratory endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)   The amount of blood pumped per heartbeat decreases.
B)   The resting heart rate decreases.
C)   Blood volume decreases.
D)   The resting blood pressure increases.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

An exercise stress test is used to detect

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A)   joint problems.
B)   excess body fat.
C)   excess emotional stress.
D)   symptoms of heart disease.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Describe an appropriate warm-up and cool-down for an exercise session. List at least three positive effects that each exercise has on the body.

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Question 8

Which is a good strategy for evaluating a health and fitness center?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sign a long term contract based solely on what is in the brochure.
B)   Visit at the time of day when you plan to use the club.
C)   Accept the lowest cost of membership.
D)   Assume that the equipment will be updated regularly.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The body adapting to a gradual increase in the amount of exercise is the definition of which stage of exercising?

Accepted Answer

A)   progressive overload
B)   specificity of exercise
C)   the principle of reversibility
D)   the principle of assessmentE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which statement is true regarding exercise and physical activity for those with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)   People with disabilities are limited in the levels of fitness they can attain.
B)   Physical activity for people with disabilities carries more risks than for able-bodied people.
C)   Physical activity is more important for people with disabilities than for able-bodied people.
D)   Participation in competitive sports such as tennis and hockey is not possible for people with disabilities.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The principle of specificity states that placing increasing amounts of stress on the body causes adaptations that improve fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which term is defined as the ability of the body to perform prolonged, large-muscle, dynamic exercise at moderate to high levels of intensity?

Accepted Answer

A)   anaerobic capacity
B)   adaptive capacity
C)   cardiorespiratory endurance
D)   muscular enduranceE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Endomorph, mesomorph, and ectomorph are all examples of somatotypes.

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A) True 
 B)False

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