Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A)   aerobic
B)   ballistic
C)   isotonic
D)   isometricE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

All of the following are health-related components of physical fitness, EXCEPT:

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A)   cardiorespiratory endurance.
B)   flexibility.
C)   coordination.
D)   muscular strength.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

One of the easiest ways to determine appropriate endurance exercise intensity involves measuring

Accepted Answer

A)   blood pressure.
B)   resistance.
C)   heart rate.
D)   running pace.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Describe the American College of Sports Medicine's recommendations for a formal exercise program to develop the health-related components of physical fitness. For each component, list the appropriate type of activity and the recommended intensity, frequency, and duration of activity. Outline a program that conforms to the recommendations.

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Question 5

Which of the following is a person with excessive body fat likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   diabetes
B)   joint problems
C)   back paint
D)   All these choices are correct.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

People with diabetes are prone to which of the following:

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A)   heart disease.
B)   blindness.
C)   nervous system problems.
D)   all the above.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Exercise tends to result in all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   improved self-image.
B)   improved memory.
C)   decreased insulin sensitivity.
D)   decreased stress.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

A healthy heart can withstand which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   strains of daily life
B)   occasional emergencies
C)   wear and tear of time
D)   all these choices are correctE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Balance is:

Accepted Answer

A)   ability to perform motor tasks accurately and smoothly by using body movements and the senses
B)   ability to change the body's position quickly and accurately
C)   ability to maintain equilibrium while either moving or stationary
D)   ability to respond quickly to a stimulusE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following is considered a "light" activity?

Accepted Answer

A)   cooking
B)   social dancing
C)   washing car
D)   frisbeeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following exercises would NOT be appropriate in training muscle strength?

Accepted Answer

A)   push-ups
B)   exercise machines
C)   pull-ups
D)   runningE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 12

For which of the following injuries is it usually NOT necessary to consult a physician?

Accepted Answer

A)   head and eye injuries
B)   broken bones
C)   injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time
D)   minor cuts and scrapesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

How much fluid should be consumed two hours in advance of exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)   250 ml
B)   400 ml
C)   500 ml
D)   600 mlE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the effects of exercise on metabolism and body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)   It slightly raises the metabolic rate for several hours after exercise.
B)   The increase in muscle mass raises the metabolic rate.
C)   It increases caloric expenditure and thus helps regulate body weight.
D)   It can result in substantial weight gain due to increase in muscle mass.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Do not increase the volume of your exercise by more than ____________ per week.

Accepted Answer

A)   1-2 percent
B)   5-10 percent
C)   25-30 percent
D)   40 percentE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following may result when there is a block in a coronary artery?

Accepted Answer

A)   heart attack
B)   stroke
C)   hypertension
D)   transient ischemic attackE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Men have a larger proportion of muscle mass in the lower body than women do.
B)   Women tend to lose inches and increase strength because of resistance training.
C)   Men are about 10 percent stronger in upper body strength when compared to women.
D)   Testosterone levels in women are about two times higher than in men.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Exercise has social, emotional, and psychological benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Cooling down after exercise is important to

Accepted Answer

A)   boost oxygen consumption.
B)   increase lactic acid in the muscles.
C)   restore circulation to its normal resting condition.
D)   maintain blood flow to the extremities.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Treatment for shin splints includes all the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
B)   rest.
C)   apply ice to the affected area several times daily and before exercise.
D)   wrap with tape for support.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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