Question 1

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 seconds 
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 seconds

Question 2

What is the best way to lose body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  fad diets endorsed by celebrities 
B)  exercise alone 
C)  diet pills and supplements 
D)  sensible diet and regular exercise 
A)  fad diets endorsed by celebrities 
B)  exercise alone 
C)  diet pills and supplements 
D)  sensible diet and regular exercise

Question 3

Define physical activity and exercise, and describe the differences between them. Give at least three specific examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Physical activity refers to any movement

Question 4

Which activity best demonstrates specificity of training?

Accepted Answer

A)  weight training to develop cardiorespiratory endurance 
B)  doing push-ups to develop chest and shoulder endurance 
C)  running to develop flexibility 
D)  bicycling to develop back strength 
A)  weight training to develop cardiorespiratory endurance 
B)  doing push-ups to develop chest and shoulder endurance 
C)  running to develop flexibility 
D)  bicycling to develop back strength

Question 5

Explain the differences among the guidelines for physical activity for health promotion, the guidelines for physical activity to promote weight management, and the guidelines for exercise to build physical fitness. For each set of guidelines, give an example of a program that meets the goals set by the guidelines.

Accepted Answer

The guidelines for physical activity for

Question 6

How does cooling down help those who exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  It restores circulation to its normal resting condition. 
B)  It extends the duration of the cardiorespiratory endurance portion of the workout. 
C)  It increases the chance of overtraining. 
D)  It is most effective for workouts of less than 20 minutes in duration. 
A)  It restores circulation to its normal resting condition. 
B)  It extends the duration of the cardiorespiratory endurance portion of the workout. 
C)  It increases the chance of overtraining. 
D)  It is most effective for workouts of less than 20 minutes in duration.

Question 7

Cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength are all components of

Accepted Answer

A)  body composition. 
B)  specific skill activities. 
C)  health-related fitness. 
D)  relative strength. 
A)  body composition. 
B)  specific skill activities. 
C)  health-related fitness. 
D)  relative strength.

Question 8

Short periods of intense activity do not compensate for hours of inactivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When are overuse or overtraining injuries most likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  when a person trains 3 days on average per week after a period of inactivity 
B)  when a person warms up prior to exercise, thus putting extra stress on the leg and arm muscles 
C)  when a person increases the frequency of exercise before increasing the intensity of exercise 
D)  when a person increases the intensity of exercise before increasing the time (duration) of exercise 
A)  when a person trains 3 days on average per week after a period of inactivity 
B)  when a person warms up prior to exercise, thus putting extra stress on the leg and arm muscles 
C)  when a person increases the frequency of exercise before increasing the intensity of exercise 
D)  when a person increases the intensity of exercise before increasing the time (duration) of exercise

Question 10

What characterizes healthy body composition?

Accepted Answer

A)  a high proportion of muscle and bone and an acceptably low proportion of fat and water 
B)  a high proportion of muscle, fat, and bone and a low proportion of water 
C)  a high proportion of bone, fat, and water and a low proportion of muscle 
D)  a high proportion of muscle, bone, and water and an acceptably low proportion of fat 
A)  a high proportion of muscle and bone and an acceptably low proportion of fat and water 
B)  a high proportion of muscle, fat, and bone and a low proportion of water 
C)  a high proportion of bone, fat, and water and a low proportion of muscle 
D)  a high proportion of muscle, bone, and water and an acceptably low proportion of fat

Question 11

Explain the importance of physical activity for people with disabilities, and give two examples each of activities and competitive sports geared toward disabled individuals.

Accepted Answer

Physical activity is incredibly importan

Question 12

Moderate-intensity physical activity can improve health, but it may not be enough to improve fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Cardiorespiratory endurance training is the best way to increase muscle mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The relative risk of death from heart disease decreases by as much as 65% when the least and most active men and women are compared.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a dimension used to determine the amount of overload needed to maintain or improve one's fitness level?

Accepted Answer

A)  cool-down time 
B)  flexibility 
C)  specificity 
D)  frequency 
A)  cool-down time 
B)  flexibility 
C)  specificity 
D)  frequency

Question 16

Which activities are on the bottom level of the physical activity pyramid?

Accepted Answer

A)  walking, climbing stairs, and yard work 
B)  jogging, swimming, and bicycling 
C)  weight lifting and running 
D)  stretching and walking 
A)  walking, climbing stairs, and yard work 
B)  jogging, swimming, and bicycling 
C)  weight lifting and running 
D)  stretching and walking

Question 17

Which statement is correct regarding physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  People should avoid doing more than two hours of activity per day. 
B)  Regular activity must be intense to provide health benefits. 
C)  Activity must be in the form of a formal, continuous exercise program. 
D)  A little physical activity is better than none. 
A)  People should avoid doing more than two hours of activity per day. 
B)  Regular activity must be intense to provide health benefits. 
C)  Activity must be in the form of a formal, continuous exercise program. 
D)  A little physical activity is better than none.

Question 18

Lifestyle physical activities make up the tip of the physical activity pyramid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

List and describe each dimension of progressive overload. Provide an example of how to apply each dimension to one of the components of health-related fitness.

Accepted Answer

Progressive overload is a principle in e

Question 20

What is the recommended duration for a session of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 minutes 
B)  10 to 20 minutes 
C)  20 to 60 minutes 
D)  60 to 120 minutes 
A)  5 to 10 minutes 
B)  10 to 20 minutes 
C)  20 to 60 minutes 
D)  60 to 120 minutes

What is the definition of muscular strength?

What is the best way to lose body fat?

Define physical activity and exercise, and describe the differences between them. Give at least three specific examples of each.

Which activity best demonstrates specificity of training?

How does cooling down help those who exercise?

Cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength are all components of

Short periods of intense activity do not compensate for hours of inactivity.

When are overuse or overtraining injuries most likely to occur?

What characterizes healthy body composition?

Explain the importance of physical activity for people with disabilities, and give two examples each of activities and competitive sports geared toward disabled individuals.

Moderate-intensity physical activity can improve health, but it may not be enough to improve fitness.

Cardiorespiratory endurance training is the best way to increase muscle mass.

The relative risk of death from heart disease decreases by as much as 65% when the least and most active men and women are compared.

Which of the following is a dimension used to determine the amount of overload needed to maintain or improve one's fitness level?

Which activities are on the bottom level of the physical activity pyramid?

Which statement is correct regarding physical activity?

Lifestyle physical activities make up the tip of the physical activity pyramid.

List and describe each dimension of progressive overload. Provide an example of how to apply each dimension to one of the components of health-related fitness.

What is the recommended duration for a session of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

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Exam 2: Principles of Physical Fitness

What is the definition of muscular strength?

What is the best way to lose body fat?

Define physical activity and exercise, and describe the differences between them. Give at least three specific examples of each.

Which activity best demonstrates specificity of training?

How does cooling down help those who exercise?

Cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, and muscular strength are all components of

Short periods of intense activity do not compensate for hours of inactivity.

When are overuse or overtraining injuries most likely to occur?

What characterizes healthy body composition?

Explain the importance of physical activity for people with disabilities, and give two examples each of activities and competitive sports geared toward disabled individuals.

Moderate-intensity physical activity can improve health, but it may not be enough to improve fitness.

Cardiorespiratory endurance training is the best way to increase muscle mass.

The relative risk of death from heart disease decreases by as much as 65% when the least and most active men and women are compared.

Which of the following is a dimension used to determine the amount of overload needed to maintain or improve one's fitness level?

Which activities are on the bottom level of the physical activity pyramid?

Which statement is correct regarding physical activity?

Lifestyle physical activities make up the tip of the physical activity pyramid.

List and describe each dimension of progressive overload. Provide an example of how to apply each dimension to one of the components of health-related fitness.

What is the recommended duration for a session of cardiorespiratory endurance exercise?

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and 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