Question 1

Dynamic weight training involves applying force without a change in the length of the working muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Plyometrics involves moving a weight as rapidly as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Compared to men, women have a much larger proportion of muscle tissue in the upper body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which advantage is associated with static exercises?

Accepted Answer

A)  They mimic the speed of contraction needed for some sports. 
B)  They require no equipment. 
C)  They require inexpensive equipment. 
D)  They build strength but not endurance. 
A)  They mimic the speed of contraction needed for some sports. 
B)  They require no equipment. 
C)  They require inexpensive equipment. 
D)  They build strength but not endurance.

Question 5

The development of large muscle fibers is referred to as atrophy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What determines training intensity for weight training?

Accepted Answer

A)  number of sets 
B)  amount of weight lifted 
C)  number of repetitions 
D)  amount of time lifting 
A)  number of sets 
B)  amount of weight lifted 
C)  number of repetitions 
D)  amount of time lifting

Question 7

Name the two major types of muscle fibers, and describe key differences between them. Give at least two examples of activities that primarily use each type of fiber.

Accepted Answer

The two major types of muscle fibers are

Question 8

Which describes a muscle fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)  a motor nerve attached to muscle cells 
B)  a protein structure within muscle cells 
C)  an enzyme that facilitates metabolism within muscle cells 
D)  an individual muscle cell 
A)  a motor nerve attached to muscle cells 
B)  a protein structure within muscle cells 
C)  an enzyme that facilitates metabolism within muscle cells 
D)  an individual muscle cell

Question 9

Which type of exercise is an individual performing when she or he jumps from a platform to the ground and then jumps back up on the platform?

Accepted Answer

A)  plyometrics 
B)  isokinetics 
C)  speed loading 
D)  eccentrics 
A)  plyometrics 
B)  isokinetics 
C)  speed loading 
D)  eccentrics

Question 10

How is muscular endurance assessed?

Accepted Answer

A)  by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in a single maximal effort 
B)  by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in 10 repetitions 
C)  by measuring the ability of a muscle to exert a submaximal force repeatedly over time 
D)  by measuring the ability of a muscle to exert force rapidly 
A)  by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in a single maximal effort 
B)  by measuring the most force a muscle can produce in 10 repetitions 
C)  by measuring the ability of a muscle to exert a submaximal force repeatedly over time 
D)  by measuring the ability of a muscle to exert force rapidly

Question 11

Weight training improves body composition by increasing fat-free mass and raising metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Muscular endurance can be assessed by measuring the speed at which a set amount of weight can be moved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How does strength training improve body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  primarily by decreasing body weight 
B)  primarily by increasing muscle mass 
C)  primarily by increasing fat weight 
D)  primarily by decreasing muscle mass 
A)  primarily by decreasing body weight 
B)  primarily by increasing muscle mass 
C)  primarily by increasing fat weight 
D)  primarily by decreasing muscle mass

Question 14

What is the best classification of muscular contraction that includes muscular force exerted as a muscle shortens?

Accepted Answer

A)  eccentric 
B)  isometric 
C)  concentric 
D)  isotonic 
A)  eccentric 
B)  isometric 
C)  concentric 
D)  isotonic

Question 15

Which statement about gender and strength training is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men have more muscle mass in the lower body than women do. 
B)  Women tend to lose inches and increase strength with resistance training. 
C)  Men have about 10% greater upper body strength when compared to women. 
D)  Testosterone levels in women are about two times higher than those in men. 
A)  Men have more muscle mass in the lower body than women do. 
B)  Women tend to lose inches and increase strength with resistance training. 
C)  Men have about 10% greater upper body strength when compared to women. 
D)  Testosterone levels in women are about two times higher than those in men.

Question 16

Crunches primarily develop the

Accepted Answer

A)  quadriceps. 
B)  rectus abdominis. 
C)  gastrocnemius. 
D)  deltoids. 
A)  quadriceps. 
B)  rectus abdominis. 
C)  gastrocnemius. 
D)  deltoids.

Question 17

Exercises involving small muscles should be done before exercises using large muscle groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Spine extensions primarily develop the

Accepted Answer

A)  quadriceps. 
B)  erector spinae. 
C)  gastrocnemius. 
D)  deltoids. 
A)  quadriceps. 
B)  erector spinae. 
C)  gastrocnemius. 
D)  deltoids.

Question 19

How does one make progress in a weight training program? When and how should a person increase resistance for safe training benefits?

Accepted Answer

Making progress in a weight training pro

Question 20

What is the recommended amount of resistance and number of repetitions for improving muscular endurance?

Accepted Answer

A)  40% to 60% RM; 15 to 20 repetitions 
B)  40% to 60% RM; 1 to 5 repetitions 
C)  70% to 80% RM; 1 to 5 repetitions 
D)  80% to 100% RM; 5 repetitions 
A)  40% to 60% RM; 15 to 20 repetitions 
B)  40% to 60% RM; 1 to 5 repetitions 
C)  70% to 80% RM; 1 to 5 repetitions 
D)  80% to 100% RM; 5 repetitions

Dynamic weight training involves applying force without a change in the length of the working muscles.

Plyometrics involves moving a weight as rapidly as possible.

Compared to men, women have a much larger proportion of muscle tissue in the upper body.

Which advantage is associated with static exercises?

The development of large muscle fibers is referred to as atrophy.

What determines training intensity for weight training?

Name the two major types of muscle fibers, and describe key differences between them. Give at least two examples of activities that primarily use each type of fiber.

Which describes a muscle fiber?

Which type of exercise is an individual performing when she or he jumps from a platform to the ground and then jumps back up on the platform?

How is muscular endurance assessed?

Weight training improves body composition by increasing fat-free mass and raising metabolism.

Muscular endurance can be assessed by measuring the speed at which a set amount of weight can be moved.

How does strength training improve body composition?

What is the best classification of muscular contraction that includes muscular force exerted as a muscle shortens?

Which statement about gender and strength training is accurate?

Crunches primarily develop the

Exercises involving small muscles should be done before exercises using large muscle groups.

Spine extensions primarily develop the

How does one make progress in a weight training program? When and how should a person increase resistance for safe training benefits?

What is the recommended amount of resistance and number of repetitions for improving muscular endurance?

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Exam 4: Muscular Strength and Endurance

Dynamic weight training involves applying force without a change in the length of the working muscles.

Plyometrics involves moving a weight as rapidly as possible.

Compared to men, women have a much larger proportion of muscle tissue in the upper body.

Which advantage is associated with static exercises?

The development of large muscle fibers is referred to as atrophy.

What determines training intensity for weight training?

Name the two major types of muscle fibers, and describe key differences between them. Give at least two examples of activities that primarily use each type of fiber.

Which describes a muscle fiber?

Which type of exercise is an individual performing when she or he jumps from a platform to the ground and then jumps back up on the platform?

How is muscular endurance assessed?

Weight training improves body composition by increasing fat-free mass and raising metabolism.

Muscular endurance can be assessed by measuring the speed at which a set amount of weight can be moved.

How does strength training improve body composition?

What is the best classification of muscular contraction that includes muscular force exerted as a muscle shortens?

Which statement about gender and strength training is accurate?

Crunches primarily develop the

Exercises involving small muscles should be done before exercises using large muscle groups.

Spine extensions primarily develop the

How does one make progress in a weight training program? When and how should a person increase resistance for safe training benefits?

What is the recommended amount of resistance and number of repetitions for improving muscular endurance?

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters