Question 1

The amount of rest between exercise sessions is not important in regard to effective strength-training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The range of motion possible at a particular joint or series of joints is

Accepted Answer

A)  agility. 
B)  flexibility. 
C)  balance. 
D)  endurance. 
A)  agility. 
B)  flexibility. 
C)  balance. 
D)  endurance.

Question 3

An inflatable ball made of burst-resistant vinyl that can be used for strengthening core muscles or to improve flexibility is called a medicine ball.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

List and briefly explain the four elements of the FITT principle of exercise to achieve health benefits.

Accepted Answer

1. Frequency refers to the number of tim

Question 5

The safest exercises for improving flexibility involve stretch-and-bounce movements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is equally important to consume sufficient amounts of fluids in both hot and cold environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Research suggests that exercising 120 minutes per week while eating fewer calories and less fat could prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Thea is a swimmer. To improve her stroke performance, she concentrates mainly on her upper body when weight training. Her training method is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  isometric training. 
B)  specificity. 
C)  endurance training. 
D)  isolation. 
A)  isometric training. 
B)  specificity. 
C)  endurance training. 
D)  isolation.

Question 9

Traumatic injuries occur because of cumulative, day-after-day stresses placed on body parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Vigorous exercise has been shown to burn off chemical byproducts released by the body's response to

Accepted Answer

A)  stress. 
B)  pathogens. 
C)  antigens. 
D)  dieting. 
A)  stress. 
B)  pathogens. 
C)  antigens. 
D)  dieting.

Question 11

Nellie just sprained her ankle playing basketball. How often should she ice her injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  every two hours for the first 24 hours 
B)  four times a day for the first 24 to 72 hours 
C)  20 minutes every hour for the first 24 to 72 hours 
D)  30 minutes every 2 hours for the first 24 to 72 hours 
A)  every two hours for the first 24 hours 
B)  four times a day for the first 24 to 72 hours 
C)  20 minutes every hour for the first 24 to 72 hours 
D)  30 minutes every 2 hours for the first 24 to 72 hours

Question 12

Which of the following activities, performed three times a week, will be most effective at increasing your cardiorespiratory fitness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bowling 
B)  Swimming 
C)  Weight lifting 
D)  Golfing 
A)  Bowling 
B)  Swimming 
C)  Weight lifting 
D)  Golfing

Question 13

Which of the following would be an example of using the "C" component in the RICE principle for injury treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtaining emergency room care 
B)  Wearing a compression bandage 
C)  Elevating the injured extremity to reduce swelling 
D)  Icing the injured area with a cloth-wrapped ice pack 
A)  Obtaining emergency room care 
B)  Wearing a compression bandage 
C)  Elevating the injured extremity to reduce swelling 
D)  Icing the injured area with a cloth-wrapped ice pack

Question 14

Which type of stretching slowly and gradually lengthens muscles and tendons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yoga stretching 
B)  Pilates stretching 
C)  Controlled stretching 
D)  Static stretching 
A)  Yoga stretching 
B)  Pilates stretching 
C)  Controlled stretching 
D)  Static stretching

Question 15

Regular physical activity has been noted to increase stress, resulting in a negative impact on mental health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Exercise intensity 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 17

Swimming, cycling, and jogging are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  strength-building activities. 
B)  aerobic activities. 
C)  endurance-building activities. 
D)  flexibility activities. 
A)  strength-building activities. 
B)  aerobic activities. 
C)  endurance-building activities. 
D)  flexibility activities.

Question 18

A pain in the front part of the lower leg that can be due to more than 20 different medical conditions is commonly known as

Accepted Answer

A)  tibial irritation. 
B)  plantar fasciitis. 
C)  runner's knee. 
D)  shin splints. 
A)  tibial irritation. 
B)  plantar fasciitis. 
C)  runner's knee. 
D)  shin splints.

Question 19

The amount of reduction in breast cancer risk due to exercise depends on the longevity of exercise habits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Increasing strength by regularly creating a degree of tension in the muscles greater than they are accustomed to is

Accepted Answer

A)  training the muscles. 
B)  resistance. 
C)  overloading the muscles. 
D)  endurance. 
A)  training the muscles. 
B)  resistance. 
C)  overloading the muscles. 
D)  endurance.

Exam 12: Improving Your Physical Fitness

The amount of rest between exercise sessions is not important in regard to effective strength-training.

The range of motion possible at a particular joint or series of joints is

An inflatable ball made of burst-resistant vinyl that can be used for strengthening core muscles or to improve flexibility is called a medicine ball.

List and briefly explain the four elements of the FITT principle of exercise to achieve health benefits.

The safest exercises for improving flexibility involve stretch-and-bounce movements.

It is equally important to consume sufficient amounts of fluids in both hot and cold environments.

Research suggests that exercising 120 minutes per week while eating fewer calories and less fat could prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Thea is a swimmer. To improve her stroke performance, she concentrates mainly on her upper body when weight training. Her training method is an example of

Traumatic injuries occur because of cumulative, day-after-day stresses placed on body parts.

Vigorous exercise has been shown to burn off chemical byproducts released by the body's response to

Nellie just sprained her ankle playing basketball. How often should she ice her injury?

Which of the following activities, performed three times a week, will be most effective at increasing your cardiorespiratory fitness?

Which of the following would be an example of using the "C" component in the RICE principle for injury treatment?

Which type of stretching slowly and gradually lengthens muscles and tendons?

Regular physical activity has been noted to increase stress, resulting in a negative impact on mental health.

Exercise intensity refers to

Swimming, cycling, and jogging are examples of

A pain in the front part of the lower leg that can be due to more than 20 different medical conditions is commonly known as

The amount of reduction in breast cancer risk due to exercise depends on the longevity of exercise habits.

Increasing strength by regularly creating a degree of tension in the muscles greater than they are accustomed to is

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