Question 1

Muscular strength is best developed by

Accepted Answer

A)  overloading the muscles to force them to adapt. 
B)  underloading the muscles to force them to adapt. 
C)  increasing the speed at which you can lift a weight. 
D)  using a variety of exercises to work all the major muscle groups. 
A)  overloading the muscles to force them to adapt. 
B)  underloading the muscles to force them to adapt. 
C)  increasing the speed at which you can lift a weight. 
D)  using a variety of exercises to work all the major muscle groups.

Question 2

To become accustomed to working out in heat more quickly, you should wear extra layers of clothing and exercise during the hottest part of the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity on a regular basis without excessive fatigue constitutes physical fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Performance-enhancing drugs that are synthetic versions of the hormone testosterone are

Accepted Answer

A)  steroid precursors. 
B)  creatines. 
C)  anabolic steroids. 
D)  ephedrines. 
A)  steroid precursors. 
B)  creatines. 
C)  anabolic steroids. 
D)  ephedrines.

Question 5

Which of the following is True regarding exercise and cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise appears to reduce the risk of breast cancer but not colon cancer. 
B)  Exercise appears to reduce the risk of colon cancer but not breast cancer. 
C)  Exercise appears to reduce the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer. 
D)  Exercise has no effect on breast cancer or colon cancer. 
A)  Exercise appears to reduce the risk of breast cancer but not colon cancer. 
B)  Exercise appears to reduce the risk of colon cancer but not breast cancer. 
C)  Exercise appears to reduce the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer. 
D)  Exercise has no effect on breast cancer or colon cancer.

Question 6

When planning and carrying out a personal fitness plan, what actions can you take to increase your likelihood of success? Describe at least four.

Accepted Answer

(at least four of the following)
1. Make

Question 7

List the five health-related components of physical fitness.

Accepted Answer

(must include all five)
1. Car

Question 8

The ability to perform moderate to vigorous physical activities on a regular basis and to complete daily tasks without undue fatigue demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A)  weight-loss success. 
B)  endurance exercise. 
C)  physical activity. 
D)  physical fitness. 
A)  weight-loss success. 
B)  endurance exercise. 
C)  physical activity. 
D)  physical fitness.

Question 9

Flexibility is the range of motion possible at a particular joint or series of joints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During a strength training workout, a rest period of how many minutes for a particular muscle group is recommended between sets?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 
B)  2 to 3 
C)  3 to 4 
D)  4 to 5 
A)  1 to 2 
B)  2 to 3 
C)  3 to 4 
D)  4 to 5

Question 11

Exercise frequency refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of times per week you need to do a particular exercise to see benefits. 
B)  how difficult the workout must be to attain the desired level of fitness. 
C)  the length of time or number of repetitions to be completed in one workout session. 
D)  the specific component of fitness an activity is designed to improve. 
A)  the number of times per week you need to do a particular exercise to see benefits. 
B)  how difficult the workout must be to attain the desired level of fitness. 
C)  the length of time or number of repetitions to be completed in one workout session. 
D)  the specific component of fitness an activity is designed to improve.

Question 12

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a correct definition of exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Planned, structured, and repetitive movement 
B)  Body movement produced by skeletal muscles 
C)  The body's ability to respond to the demands of physical effort 
D)  Physical activities that increase the heart rate 
A)  Planned, structured, and repetitive movement 
B)  Body movement produced by skeletal muscles 
C)  The body's ability to respond to the demands of physical effort 
D)  Physical activities that increase the heart rate

Question 14

Carlos uses barbells for strength training; the barbells create which type of resistance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Body weight 
B)  Fixed 
C)  Variable 
D)  Free 
A)  Body weight 
B)  Fixed 
C)  Variable 
D)  Free

Question 15

The least serious heat-related problem that can be prevented by adequate fluid intake is

Accepted Answer

A)  heat cramps. 
B)  heat exhaustion. 
C)  heatstroke. 
D)  heat fatigue. 
A)  heat cramps. 
B)  heat exhaustion. 
C)  heatstroke. 
D)  heat fatigue.

Question 16

Billy just completed an intense resistance-training workout. How long should he wait before his next weight training workout to allow his muscles to rebuild and recover?

Accepted Answer

A)  At least 12 hours 
B)  12 to 24 hours 
C)  24 to 48 hours 
D)  48 to 60 hours 
A)  At least 12 hours 
B)  12 to 24 hours 
C)  24 to 48 hours 
D)  48 to 60 hours

Question 17

How can you protect yourself from injury while exercising? List at least four ways.

Accepted Answer

(at least four of the following)
1. Wear

Question 18

Which of the following changes could an individual expect from participating in regular aerobic exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in HDLs 
B)  Increase in LDLs 
C)  Increase in triglycerides 
D)  Increase in total cholesterol 
A)  Increase in HDLs 
B)  Increase in LDLs 
C)  Increase in triglycerides 
D)  Increase in total cholesterol

Question 19

List the six skill-related components of physical fitness that are also known as sport skills.

Accepted Answer

(must include all si

Question 20

An elliptical trainer (also called an elliptical machine) is a stationary exercise machine that permits walking or running on a moving surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Improving Your Physical Fitness

Muscular strength is best developed by

To become accustomed to working out in heat more quickly, you should wear extra layers of clothing and exercise during the hottest part of the day.

The ability to perform moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity on a regular basis without excessive fatigue constitutes physical fitness.

Performance-enhancing drugs that are synthetic versions of the hormone testosterone are

Which of the following is True regarding exercise and cancer?

When planning and carrying out a personal fitness plan, what actions can you take to increase your likelihood of success? Describe at least four.

List the five health-related components of physical fitness.

The ability to perform moderate to vigorous physical activities on a regular basis and to complete daily tasks without undue fatigue demonstrates

Flexibility is the range of motion possible at a particular joint or series of joints.

During a strength training workout, a rest period of how many minutes for a particular muscle group is recommended between sets?

Exercise frequency refers to

Regular physical activity reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome.

Which of the following is a correct definition of exercise?

Carlos uses barbells for strength training; the barbells create which type of resistance?

The least serious heat-related problem that can be prevented by adequate fluid intake is

Billy just completed an intense resistance-training workout. How long should he wait before his next weight training workout to allow his muscles to rebuild and recover?

How can you protect yourself from injury while exercising? List at least four ways.

Which of the following changes could an individual expect from participating in regular aerobic exercise?

List the six skill-related components of physical fitness that are also known as sport skills.

An elliptical trainer (also called an elliptical machine) is a stationary exercise machine that permits walking or running on a moving surface.

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