Question 1

Which of the following statements about exercise intensity is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The intensity level required to obtain health benefits is greater than that needed to improve fitness.
B)  Fitness benefits occur when a person exercises harder than his or her normal level of activity.
C)  The appropriate intensity is the same for all people.
D)  To develop flexibility,a person must stretch the muscles to the same length each time.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Only healthy women over the age of 40 should see a physician before beginning an exercise program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the best way to lose body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  crash diets
B)  exercising alone
C)  diet pills and supplements
D)  sensible diet and regular exerciseE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

What is muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to resist fatigue and to sustain muscular tension over time
B)  the ability to move the joints through a full range of motion
C)  the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort
D)  the amount of time required to contract a muscle completelyE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Training lightly during one workout and intensely during the next workout is an example of periodization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Coordination is considered a health-related component of fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

The benefits of exercise extend beyond disease prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List the levels of the physical activity pyramid;and describe the type of activity and the recommended frequency for each level.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

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)  vary the type of exercise daily for additional health benefits.
C)  perform some type of resistance training every day.
D)  get at least 150 minutes of vigorously intense exercise per day.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which condition can an exercise stress test determine?

Accepted Answer

A)  joint problems
B)  excess body fat
C)  excess emotional stress
D)  symptoms of heart diseaseE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

What is the definition of muscular strength?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time
B)  the ability to move the joints through a full range of motion
C)  the amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort
D)  the amount of force a muscle can produce repeatedly over 60 secondsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 13

Daily physical activity of 30 minutes per day is sufficient for most people to maintain weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which is most effective in improving flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  stretching when muscles feel tight
B)  stretching once a month
C)  stretching a few muscles each time
D)  stretching major muscle groups regularlyE) B) and C)
F) C) and D) D

Question 15

What does the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) achieve?

Accepted Answer

A)  establish a proper exercise intensity level
B)  identify potential exercise resources
C)  determine exercise safety
D)  help set exercise goalsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 16

Which activities are best for developing cardiorespiratory endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  activities that involve continuous rhythmic movements of large muscle groups
B)  activities that alternate between brief periods of maximal exertion and rest
C)  activities that gently extend joints beyond their normal range of motion
D)  activities that involve working with weights or against resistanceE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

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 18

What is the maximal improvement in the body's ability to transport and use oxygen that people can expect because of training?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10%
B)  5 to 30%
C)  40 to 50%
D)  60 to 70%E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

Which is a definition of physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  movement carried out by the skeletal muscles that requires energy
B)  any condition that elevates the heart rate
C)  aerobic exercise
D)  strength trainingE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

What characteristic helps make goals long lasting and attainable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goals should require considerable material rewards.
B)  Goals should be linked to your peers' perceptions.
C)  Goals should be clear and important to you personally.
D)  Goals should focus on the long term rather than the short term.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: Principles of Physical Fitness

Which of the following statements about exercise intensity is accurate?

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Only healthy women over the age of 40 should see a physician before beginning an exercise program.

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What is the best way to lose body fat?

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What is muscular endurance?

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Training lightly during one workout and intensely during the next workout is an example of periodization.

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Coordination is considered a health-related component of fitness.

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

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The benefits of exercise extend beyond disease prevention.

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List the levels of the physical activity pyramid;and describe the type of activity and the recommended frequency for each level.

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

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Which condition can an exercise stress test determine?

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What is the definition of muscular strength?

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Daily physical activity of 30 minutes per day is sufficient for most people to maintain weight loss.

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Which is most effective in improving flexibility?

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

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What is the maximal improvement in the body's ability to transport and use oxygen that people can expect because of training?

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Which is a definition of physical activity?

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