Question 1

Which of the following does not accurately represent a risk factor grouping for age-related bone loss?

Accepted Answer

A) Being of Jewish or African descent, female, heavy-set build, and sedentary 
B) Being of Asian or Caucasian descent, female, petite 
C) Having a family history of osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, chronic steroid use 
D) Alcoholism, cigarette smoking, and calcium deficiency 
A) Being of Jewish or African descent, female, heavy-set build, and sedentary 
B) Being of Asian or Caucasian descent, female, petite 
C) Having a family history of osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, chronic steroid use 
D) Alcoholism, cigarette smoking, and calcium deficiency A

Question 2

What can result if an adolescent is trained using repetitive techniques during a growth spurt and has muscle-tendon imbalances and asymmetrical stress is placed on bones and joints?

Accepted Answer

A) Anatomic misalignment 
B) Stunted growth of affected bones 
C) Overuse injuries 
D) Syncope 
A) Anatomic misalignment 
B) Stunted growth of affected bones 
C) Overuse injuries 
D) Syncope C

Question 3

What terms apply during the initial stage of conditioning?

Accepted Answer

A) 10-15 min warm-up, moderate intensity, 15-30 min duration, 3-4 days a week 
B) 10-15 min warm-up, moderate to high intensity, 30-45 min duration, 5-6 days a week 
C) 10-15 min warm-up, moderate intensity, 30-45 min duration, 4-6 days a week 
D) 10-15 min warm-up, low intensity, 30 min duration, 304 days a week 
A) 10-15 min warm-up, moderate intensity, 15-30 min duration, 3-4 days a week 
B) 10-15 min warm-up, moderate to high intensity, 30-45 min duration, 5-6 days a week 
C) 10-15 min warm-up, moderate intensity, 30-45 min duration, 4-6 days a week 
D) 10-15 min warm-up, low intensity, 30 min duration, 304 days a week A

Question 4

What common chronic condition in children presents with a cough, tightness of the chest, wheezing, chest pain, and breathlessness associated with physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Congenital heart defects 
B) Obesity and overall lack of fitness 
C) Allergies 
D) Exercise induced asthma 
A) Congenital heart defects 
B) Obesity and overall lack of fitness 
C) Allergies 
D) Exercise induced asthma

Question 5

What is Mean Arterial Pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) The average pressure exerted on arterial walls during the contraction of the left ventricle 
B) The average pressure exerted on arterial walls during the rest phase between beats 
C) The average workload of the left ventricle in correlation to myocardial oxygen uptake 
D) The average pressure exerted throughout the entire cardiac cycle 
A) The average pressure exerted on arterial walls during the contraction of the left ventricle 
B) The average pressure exerted on arterial walls during the rest phase between beats 
C) The average workload of the left ventricle in correlation to myocardial oxygen uptake 
D) The average pressure exerted throughout the entire cardiac cycle

Question 6

What type of heart rhythm causes the atria to be stimulated by an ectopic focus rather than by the SA node?

Accepted Answer

A) Sinus bradycardia 
B) Supraventricular tachycardia 
C) Junctional arrhythmia 
D) Atrial arrhythmias 
A) Sinus bradycardia 
B) Supraventricular tachycardia 
C) Junctional arrhythmia 
D) Atrial arrhythmias

Question 7

"SAID" is the acronym for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands 
B) Specific Adaptations to Increased Demands 
C) Special Adaptations to Internal Demands 
D) Special Adaptations to Invariable Demands 
A) Specific Adaptations to Imposed Demands 
B) Specific Adaptations to Increased Demands 
C) Special Adaptations to Internal Demands 
D) Special Adaptations to Invariable Demands

Question 8

Which of the following correctly includes all components of a well-devised exercise plan?

Accepted Answer

A) Warm-up, cardiovascular training, resistance training, flexibility training, cool-down 
B) Warm-up, cardiovascular training, flexibility training, cool-down 
C) Warm-up, resistance training, flexibility training, cool-down 
D) Warm-up, strength training, flexibility training, cool-down 
A) Warm-up, cardiovascular training, resistance training, flexibility training, cool-down 
B) Warm-up, cardiovascular training, flexibility training, cool-down 
C) Warm-up, resistance training, flexibility training, cool-down 
D) Warm-up, strength training, flexibility training, cool-down

Question 9

Which is not a cardiovascular risk factor?

Accepted Answer

A) Being 20 lbs. overweight 
B) Being physically inactive 
C) Blood cholesterol level of 100mg/dL 
D) Smoking 
A) Being 20 lbs. overweight 
B) Being physically inactive 
C) Blood cholesterol level of 100mg/dL 
D) Smoking

Question 10

What is the normal rotational angle of the pelvis from a transverse perspective during normal walking gait?

Accepted Answer

A) 5° 
B) 8° 
C) 10° 
D) The neutral pelvis should have no angle of rotation 
A) 5° 
B) 8° 
C) 10° 
D) The neutral pelvis should have no angle of rotation

Question 11

An individual's total number of muscle fibers is a fixed amount by the time of adolescence, but what type of muscular growth changes can still occur beyond this developmental stage?

Accepted Answer

A) Muscle atrophy resulting in increased muscle mass 
B) Muscle hypertrophy resulting in increased muscle mass 
C) No changes are possible to affect muscle growth past puberty except cutting overall body fat percentage for improved appearance of muscle 
D) Affecting hormonal rates through medical intervention to increase muscle fiber counts 
A) Muscle atrophy resulting in increased muscle mass 
B) Muscle hypertrophy resulting in increased muscle mass 
C) No changes are possible to affect muscle growth past puberty except cutting overall body fat percentage for improved appearance of muscle 
D) Affecting hormonal rates through medical intervention to increase muscle fiber counts

Question 12

What are some main characteristics of the oxidative pathway?

Accepted Answer

A) For activities of short periods of time but high intensity 
B) For activities with moderate length of time and intensity 
C) For activities of longer duration and high intensity 
D) For activities of longer duration and lower intensity 
A) For activities of short periods of time but high intensity 
B) For activities with moderate length of time and intensity 
C) For activities of longer duration and high intensity 
D) For activities of longer duration and lower intensity

Question 13

Although it makes energy immediately available for use, which energy pathway can only support about 30 seconds of sustained activity of all-out effort?

Accepted Answer

A) The nonoxidative system 
B) The oxidative system 
C) The phosphagen system 
D) Kreb's cycle 
A) The nonoxidative system 
B) The oxidative system 
C) The phosphagen system 
D) Kreb's cycle

Question 14

What structure within the cardiovascular system prevents blood from flowing backwards to ensure blood flow throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Two-way valves 
B) One-way valves 
C) Mini-pumps 
D) Venules 
A) Two-way valves 
B) One-way valves 
C) Mini-pumps 
D) Venules

Question 15

Which is not a significant impact of exercise on blood?

Accepted Answer

A) An increase in blood volume delivered to the working muscles 
B) Improved delivery of oxygen and nutrients and removal of waste products 
C) Movement of plasma out of tissues surrounding muscles and into the blood vessels to facilitate cooling 
D) Elevated hematocrit and hemoglobin levels 
A) An increase in blood volume delivered to the working muscles 
B) Improved delivery of oxygen and nutrients and removal of waste products 
C) Movement of plasma out of tissues surrounding muscles and into the blood vessels to facilitate cooling 
D) Elevated hematocrit and hemoglobin levels

Question 16

What daily lifestyle benefit can be reaped as a result of strength and balance training for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Improved mental acuity 
B) Decreased likelihood of falls 
C) Decreased mobility 
D) Improved lipoprotein profile 
A) Improved mental acuity 
B) Decreased likelihood of falls 
C) Decreased mobility 
D) Improved lipoprotein profile

Question 17

What is described as the percentage of the maximal voluntary contraction?

Accepted Answer

A) Intensity 
B) Submaximal effort 
C) Volitional fatigue 
D) Frequency 
A) Intensity 
B) Submaximal effort 
C) Volitional fatigue 
D) Frequency

Question 18

Which is true about follow-up assessments?

Accepted Answer

A) Due to daily variations in performance, they are a poor indication of client progress. 
B) Daily assessments provide a client with constant motivation to improve 
C) Assessments made too frequently to demonstrate progress will discourage clients 
D) Follow-up assessments should occur over the same intervals of time, no matter what factor is being assessed 
A) Due to daily variations in performance, they are a poor indication of client progress. 
B) Daily assessments provide a client with constant motivation to improve 
C) Assessments made too frequently to demonstrate progress will discourage clients 
D) Follow-up assessments should occur over the same intervals of time, no matter what factor is being assessed

Question 19

What is a disadvantage to breathing through the mouth during exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased rate of inspiration 
B) Increased depth of ventilation 
C) Decreased oxygen absorption 
D) Inability to filter air of airborne particles and irritants 
A) Increased rate of inspiration 
B) Increased depth of ventilation 
C) Decreased oxygen absorption 
D) Inability to filter air of airborne particles and irritants

Question 20

Which of the following is not a part of the stance phase of a walking gait?

Accepted Answer

A) Heel strike 
B) Midstance 
C) Acceleration 
D) Toe off 
A) Heel strike 
B) Midstance 
C) Acceleration 
D) Toe off

Which of the following does not accurately represent a risk factor grouping for age-related bone loss?

What can result if an adolescent is trained using repetitive techniques during a growth spurt and has muscle-tendon imbalances and asymmetrical stress is placed on bones and joints?

What terms apply during the initial stage of conditioning?

What common chronic condition in children presents with a cough, tightness of the chest, wheezing, chest pain, and breathlessness associated with physical activity?

What is Mean Arterial Pressure?

What type of heart rhythm causes the atria to be stimulated by an ectopic focus rather than by the SA node?

"SAID" is the acronym for which of the following?

Which of the following correctly includes all components of a well-devised exercise plan?

Which is not a cardiovascular risk factor?

What is the normal rotational angle of the pelvis from a transverse perspective during normal walking gait?

An individual's total number of muscle fibers is a fixed amount by the time of adolescence, but what type of muscular growth changes can still occur beyond this developmental stage?

What are some main characteristics of the oxidative pathway?

Although it makes energy immediately available for use, which energy pathway can only support about 30 seconds of sustained activity of all-out effort?

What structure within the cardiovascular system prevents blood from flowing backwards to ensure blood flow throughout the body?

Which is not a significant impact of exercise on blood?

What daily lifestyle benefit can be reaped as a result of strength and balance training for older adults?

What is described as the percentage of the maximal voluntary contraction?

Which is true about follow-up assessments?

What is a disadvantage to breathing through the mouth during exercise?

Which of the following is not a part of the stance phase of a walking gait?

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Which of the following does not accurately represent a risk factor grouping for age-related bone loss?

What can result if an adolescent is trained using repetitive techniques during a growth spurt and has muscle-tendon imbalances and asymmetrical stress is placed on bones and joints?

What terms apply during the initial stage of conditioning?

What common chronic condition in children presents with a cough, tightness of the chest, wheezing, chest pain, and breathlessness associated with physical activity?

What is Mean Arterial Pressure?

What type of heart rhythm causes the atria to be stimulated by an ectopic focus rather than by the SA node?

"SAID" is the acronym for which of the following?

Which of the following correctly includes all components of a well-devised exercise plan?

Which is not a cardiovascular risk factor?

What is the normal rotational angle of the pelvis from a transverse perspective during normal walking gait?

An individual's total number of muscle fibers is a fixed amount by the time of adolescence, but what type of muscular growth changes can still occur beyond this developmental stage?

What are some main characteristics of the oxidative pathway?

Although it makes energy immediately available for use, which energy pathway can only support about 30 seconds of sustained activity of all-out effort?

What structure within the cardiovascular system prevents blood from flowing backwards to ensure blood flow throughout the body?

Which is not a significant impact of exercise on blood?

What daily lifestyle benefit can be reaped as a result of strength and balance training for older adults?

What is described as the percentage of the maximal voluntary contraction?

Which is true about follow-up assessments?

What is a disadvantage to breathing through the mouth during exercise?

Which of the following is not a part of the stance phase of a walking gait?

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