Question 1

Which of these statements about warm-up sessions is FALSE?

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A)  They enhance performance.
B)  Warm-up activities are usually of high intensity.
C)  Warm-up periods are the best time to stretch.
D)  They reduce the chance of injury.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

To improve muscular endurance,it is best to

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A)  use heavy resistance with few repetitions.
B)  use medium resistance with a medium number of repetitions.
C)  use light resistance with many repetitions.
D)  do resistance exercises no more than 3 days per week.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Describe the guidelines for lifestyle physical activity suggested in expert sources such as Surgeon General's report and the report Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.Then list five strategies you could use to try to increase your level of daily lifestyle physical activity.

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The guidelines for lifestyle physical ac...

Question 4

Exercise duration refers to

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A)  the number of times per week you exercise.
B)  how hard you work.
C)  how long your exercise session is.
D)  the quantity of exercise you get.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which one of the following statements about gender and strength training is TRUE?

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A)  Men have a lower proportion of muscle overall than women.
B)  Women tend to reduce body fat as a result of strength training.
C)  Men are about 10 percent stronger in upper body strength when compared to women.
D)  Testosterone levels in men are about four times higher than in women.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

To improve cardiorespiratory endurance during moderate-intensity activities such as walking or swimming slowly,you should exercise for at least

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A)  10 minutes,five times per week.
B)  15 minutes,four times per week.
C)  30 minutes,three times per week.
D)  45 minutes,three times per week.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Muscular endurance is the

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

Question 8

Many people have an easier time starting an exercise program than sticking with an exercise program over the long term.Describe five strategies that you could use to stick with a fitness program.You can suggest ideas to combat bad weather,changes in schedules and lifestyle,and boredom.

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1. Set specific, achievable goals: By se...

Question 9

The best fluid replacement during a 45-minute exercise session is

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A)  whatever a person wants to drink.
B)  cool water.
C)  a sports drink.
D)  any caffeine-free soft drink.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Endurance exercise significantly increases

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A)  body fat.
B)  daily calorie expenditure.
C)  cancer risk.
D)  all of these.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

All of the following can help Larry decrease his risk of injury EXCEPT

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A)  using proper body mechanics when executing sports skills.
B)  warming up thoroughly before both endurance and strength training sessions.
C)  exercising at maximum heart rate during endurance training.
D)  allowing muscle groups a day of rest between strength training workouts.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

In a weight training program for general fitness,do ______ repetitions of each exercise.

Accepted Answer

A)  1-5
B)  8-12
C)  15-20
D)  25 or moreE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Weight training with free weights represents which one of the following types of exercise?

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A)  aerobic
B)  ballistic
C)  isotonic
D)  isometricE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Carmen just began an exercise program that includes endurance training,strength training,and stretching exercises.List three immediate and five long-term benefits that Carmen can expect to experience as a result of her activity regimen.

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Immediate benefits that Carmen can expec...

Question 15

In which of the following situations should John get a medical examination before beginning an exercise program?

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A)  if he is inactive and over 40 years of age
B)  if he has diabetes or asthma
C)  if he has a history of heart disease
D)  all of theseE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Flexibility is best described as

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A)  the ability to move without pain during strenuous exercise.
B)  the ability of joints to move through their full range of motion.
C)  sustained motion without resistance.
D)  the ability to move rapidly during exercise.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Exercise improves memory and learning.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are advantages of exercise machines compared to free weights,EXCEPT that machines

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A)  are safer and more convenient.
B)  do not require spotters to prevent injury.
C)  strengthen the body in ways closer to real life.
D)  require less skill.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Stretching exercises should ideally be performed

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A)  with a swinging,bouncing motion.
B)  within a 5-minute time period.
C)  to the point of moderate pain.
D)  5 to 7 days a week.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The ability of the body to perform prolonged,large-muscle,dynamic exercise at moderate-to-high levels of intensity is

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A)  anaerobic capacity.
B)  adaptive capacity.
C)  cardiorespiratory endurance.
D)  cardiorespiratory capacity.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 10: Exercise for Health and Fitness

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