Question 1

Which behaviors can be helpful in reducing the negative symptoms of high altitude?

Accepted Answer

A) Ascend quickly to quickly acclimate to the altitude 
B) Sleep at an altitude higher than the elevation where exercise will occur 
C) Sleep at an altitude lower than the elevation where exercise will occur 
D) Eat a high fat diet and exercise regularly 
A) Ascend quickly to quickly acclimate to the altitude 
B) Sleep at an altitude higher than the elevation where exercise will occur 
C) Sleep at an altitude lower than the elevation where exercise will occur 
D) Eat a high fat diet and exercise regularly

Question 2

What are some long-term effects of physical training on the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased production of red blood cells and greater oxygen carrying capacity 
B) Causes a significant decrease in plasma volume called "Runner's Anemia" 
C) Decrease capacity for thermoregulation and greater chance of overheating 
D) Decreased stroke volume and cardiac output due to greater plasma volume 
A) Increased production of red blood cells and greater oxygen carrying capacity 
B) Causes a significant decrease in plasma volume called "Runner's Anemia" 
C) Decrease capacity for thermoregulation and greater chance of overheating 
D) Decreased stroke volume and cardiac output due to greater plasma volume

Question 3

Data has shown that older adults who maintain a regular fitness regimen benefit in what way immunologically?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased infectious disease incidence 
B) Decreased recurrence of autoimmune disorders 
C) Decreased compromise to immune function 
D) Decreased nutritional impact on immune decline with age 
A) Increased infectious disease incidence 
B) Decreased recurrence of autoimmune disorders 
C) Decreased compromise to immune function 
D) Decreased nutritional impact on immune decline with age

Question 4

Which is not a factor in determining the recommended rest period duration between exercises?

Accepted Answer

A) Experience level 
B) Joints involved (single joint vs. multi-joint) 
C) Muscle mass 
D) Time of day 
A) Experience level 
B) Joints involved (single joint vs. multi-joint) 
C) Muscle mass 
D) Time of day

Question 5

What condition causes a decrease in arterial compliance and an increase in blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes 
B) Atherosclerosis 
C) High cholesterol 
D) Pregnancy 
A) Diabetes 
B) Atherosclerosis 
C) High cholesterol 
D) Pregnancy

Question 6

Which component of blood carries the bulk of oxygen delivery?

Accepted Answer

A) Plasma 
B) Erythrocytes 
C) Leukocytes 
D) Platelets 
A) Plasma 
B) Erythrocytes 
C) Leukocytes 
D) Platelets

Question 7

What is the minimum amount of oxygen the human body requires to sustain the basic life function of cells, tissues, and body systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Minimum gross oxygen demand 
B) 3)5mL∙kg-1∙min-1 
C) 20.9 kilojoules 
D) 3)5METs 
A) Minimum gross oxygen demand 
B) 3)5mL∙kg-1∙min-1 
C) 20.9 kilojoules 
D) 3)5METs

Question 8

What are some special conditions to be considered specifically with regard to seniors as fitness clients?

Accepted Answer

A) Degeneration limiting functional ability, coordination, bone mineral density and connective tissue elasticity 
B) Sweat rate, tendency to fatigue from short periods of high intensity and loess tolerance for weather extremes 
C) Diminished ability to perform functionally, de-conditioned core musculature and poor balance 
D) Decreased circulation to distal limb and increased sensitivity to overuse of energy stores 
A) Degeneration limiting functional ability, coordination, bone mineral density and connective tissue elasticity 
B) Sweat rate, tendency to fatigue from short periods of high intensity and loess tolerance for weather extremes 
C) Diminished ability to perform functionally, de-conditioned core musculature and poor balance 
D) Decreased circulation to distal limb and increased sensitivity to overuse of energy stores

Question 9

How can training for athletic performance be unhealthy?

Accepted Answer

A) A sports-related failure will discourage the client from exercise despite their general health progress 
B) Training for athletic performance is rarely intense enough to improve health 
C) Training for athletic performance can transcend the limits of what is healthy 
D) Training for athletic performance is never unhealthy. 
A) A sports-related failure will discourage the client from exercise despite their general health progress 
B) Training for athletic performance is rarely intense enough to improve health 
C) Training for athletic performance can transcend the limits of what is healthy 
D) Training for athletic performance is never unhealthy.

Question 10

If a client is cycling at 60rpm on a Monark leg ergometer, what is the velocity of the pedaling?

Accepted Answer

A) 132m/min 
B) 180m/min 
C) 360m/min 
D) 400m/min 
A) 132m/min 
B) 180m/min 
C) 360m/min 
D) 400m/min

Question 11

What is a blood clot that travels from where it was formed in the body to another location?

Accepted Answer

A) Hematoma 
B) Hemangioma 
C) Thrombus 
D) Embolus 
A) Hematoma 
B) Hemangioma 
C) Thrombus 
D) Embolus

Question 12

Which is not an important question to ask before beginning a strength training program?

Accepted Answer

A) Which muscle groups need to be trained 
B) What type of muscle action do we need to use 
C) Where was the client injured in the past 
D) How much protein should the client be consuming 
A) Which muscle groups need to be trained 
B) What type of muscle action do we need to use 
C) Where was the client injured in the past 
D) How much protein should the client be consuming

Question 13

Which bioenergetic pathway can use carbohydrates, fats, and a limited amount of protein to synthesize ATP?

Accepted Answer

A) Phosphagen system 
B) Nonoxidative system 
C) Oxidative system 
D) Krebs cycle 
A) Phosphagen system 
B) Nonoxidative system 
C) Oxidative system 
D) Krebs cycle

Question 14

To ensure safety and effectiveness, what considerations must be kept in mind when designing an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

A) Age, medical history, and functional abilities 
B) Only lifestyle and medical history, because all other variables can be changed by the design of the program created for the client 
C) Age and lifestyle 
D) Medical history 
A) Age, medical history, and functional abilities 
B) Only lifestyle and medical history, because all other variables can be changed by the design of the program created for the client 
C) Age and lifestyle 
D) Medical history

Question 15

Which of the following is not a physiological consideration when training a pregnant client?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased energy levels 
B) Posture affects blood-flow differently 
C) Increased metabolic demand 
D) Decreased oxygen capacity 
A) Increased energy levels 
B) Posture affects blood-flow differently 
C) Increased metabolic demand 
D) Decreased oxygen capacity

Question 16

The endoplasmic reticulum in muscle stores calcium for muscle contraction and is called by what other name?

Accepted Answer

A) Fasciculus 
B) Sarcolemma 
C) Myoplasmic reticulum 
D) Sarcoplasmic reticulum 
A) Fasciculus 
B) Sarcolemma 
C) Myoplasmic reticulum 
D) Sarcoplasmic reticulum

Question 17

Which of the following descriptions represents a correct phase of a traditional linear periodization program?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypertrophy has a low volume of exercise and short rest periods 
B) Strength/power has a high volume of exercise with a higher load and longer rest periods 
C) Peaking has a high volume of exercise with a high load and shorter rest periods 
D) Recovery has a low volume of exercise and low load 
A) Hypertrophy has a low volume of exercise and short rest periods 
B) Strength/power has a high volume of exercise with a higher load and longer rest periods 
C) Peaking has a high volume of exercise with a high load and shorter rest periods 
D) Recovery has a low volume of exercise and low load

Question 18

Which factors are true physiologically of children as related to exercise?

Accepted Answer

A) Lower heart rate and hemoglobin concentration and increased blood flow through muscles 
B) Higher heart rate and blood flow through muscles, lower hemoglobin concentration 
C) Higher blood pressure and hemoglobin concentration 
D) Lower blood pressure and higher hemoglobin concentration 
A) Lower heart rate and hemoglobin concentration and increased blood flow through muscles 
B) Higher heart rate and blood flow through muscles, lower hemoglobin concentration 
C) Higher blood pressure and hemoglobin concentration 
D) Lower blood pressure and higher hemoglobin concentration

Question 19

Locomotion occurs from the repetition of what biomechanical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Stride 
B) Stride length 
C) The gait cycle 
D) Walking speed 
A) Stride 
B) Stride length 
C) The gait cycle 
D) Walking speed

Question 20

Which is not an absolute contraindication to exercise during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Premature labor 
B) Ruptured membranes 
C) Second- to third-trimester bleeding 
D) Severe anemia 
A) Premature labor 
B) Ruptured membranes 
C) Second- to third-trimester bleeding 
D) Severe anemia

Which behaviors can be helpful in reducing the negative symptoms of high altitude?

What are some long-term effects of physical training on the blood?

Data has shown that older adults who maintain a regular fitness regimen benefit in what way immunologically?

Which is not a factor in determining the recommended rest period duration between exercises?

What condition causes a decrease in arterial compliance and an increase in blood pressure?

Which component of blood carries the bulk of oxygen delivery?

What is the minimum amount of oxygen the human body requires to sustain the basic life function of cells, tissues, and body systems?

What are some special conditions to be considered specifically with regard to seniors as fitness clients?

How can training for athletic performance be unhealthy?

If a client is cycling at 60rpm on a Monark leg ergometer, what is the velocity of the pedaling?

What is a blood clot that travels from where it was formed in the body to another location?

Which is not an important question to ask before beginning a strength training program?

Which bioenergetic pathway can use carbohydrates, fats, and a limited amount of protein to synthesize ATP?

To ensure safety and effectiveness, what considerations must be kept in mind when designing an exercise program?

Which of the following is not a physiological consideration when training a pregnant client?

The endoplasmic reticulum in muscle stores calcium for muscle contraction and is called by what other name?

Which of the following descriptions represents a correct phase of a traditional linear periodization program?

Which factors are true physiologically of children as related to exercise?

Locomotion occurs from the repetition of what biomechanical activity?

Which is not an absolute contraindication to exercise during pregnancy?

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Which behaviors can be helpful in reducing the negative symptoms of high altitude?

What are some long-term effects of physical training on the blood?

Data has shown that older adults who maintain a regular fitness regimen benefit in what way immunologically?

Which is not a factor in determining the recommended rest period duration between exercises?

What condition causes a decrease in arterial compliance and an increase in blood pressure?

Which component of blood carries the bulk of oxygen delivery?

What is the minimum amount of oxygen the human body requires to sustain the basic life function of cells, tissues, and body systems?

What are some special conditions to be considered specifically with regard to seniors as fitness clients?

How can training for athletic performance be unhealthy?

If a client is cycling at 60rpm on a Monark leg ergometer, what is the velocity of the pedaling?

What is a blood clot that travels from where it was formed in the body to another location?

Which is not an important question to ask before beginning a strength training program?

Which bioenergetic pathway can use carbohydrates, fats, and a limited amount of protein to synthesize ATP?

To ensure safety and effectiveness, what considerations must be kept in mind when designing an exercise program?

Which of the following is not a physiological consideration when training a pregnant client?

The endoplasmic reticulum in muscle stores calcium for muscle contraction and is called by what other name?

Which of the following descriptions represents a correct phase of a traditional linear periodization program?

Which factors are true physiologically of children as related to exercise?

Locomotion occurs from the repetition of what biomechanical activity?

Which is not an absolute contraindication to exercise during pregnancy?

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