Question 1

What type of activity places a stress on the cardiorespiratory system?

Accepted Answer

A) Aerobic training 
B) Anaerobic training 
C) Integrated cardiorespiratory training 
D) Integrated respiratory challenge 
A) Aerobic training 
B) Anaerobic training 
C) Integrated cardiorespiratory training 
D) Integrated respiratory challenge

Question 2

Where does the movement of flexion occur?

Accepted Answer

A) In the sagittal plane, around the anteroposterior axis 
B) In the transverse plane, around the mediolateral axis 
C) In the sagittal plane, around the mediolateral axis 
D) In the frontal plane, around the longitudinal axis 
A) In the sagittal plane, around the anteroposterior axis 
B) In the transverse plane, around the mediolateral axis 
C) In the sagittal plane, around the mediolateral axis 
D) In the frontal plane, around the longitudinal axis

Question 3

What are the three cardinal planes of the body?

Accepted Answer

A) Mediolateral, anteroposterior, longitudinal 
B) Mediolateral, longitudinal, superior 
C) Longitudinal, sagittal, frontal 
D) Sagittal, frontal, transverse 
A) Mediolateral, anteroposterior, longitudinal 
B) Mediolateral, longitudinal, superior 
C) Longitudinal, sagittal, frontal 
D) Sagittal, frontal, transverse

Question 4

Shoe patterns for individuals with excessive pronation show what type of wear?

Accepted Answer

A) Lateral 
B) Dorsal 
C) Medial 
D) Uniform 
A) Lateral 
B) Dorsal 
C) Medial 
D) Uniform

Question 5

What anatomical factor defines a rib as a "true" rib?

Accepted Answer

A) Whether or not it is made of bone (versus cartilage) 
B) Whether or not it articulates directly to the sternum 
C) Whether it articulates to the sternum or the xiphoid process 
D) All the ribs are true ribs 
A) Whether or not it is made of bone (versus cartilage) 
B) Whether or not it articulates directly to the sternum 
C) Whether it articulates to the sternum or the xiphoid process 
D) All the ribs are true ribs

Question 6

What muscular endurance assessment measures the time a client is able to hold a submaximal force?

Accepted Answer

A) Static endurance 
B) Dynamic endurance 
C) Isokinetic endurance 
D) Calisthenic endurance 
A) Static endurance 
B) Dynamic endurance 
C) Isokinetic endurance 
D) Calisthenic endurance

Question 7

What is the function of the intervertebral discs?

Accepted Answer

A) Absorb shock and bear weight 
B) Bear weight and provide hydration to the spinal cord 
C) Prevent fusion of the vertebrae 
D) Provide a fusion site for the sacrum 
A) Absorb shock and bear weight 
B) Bear weight and provide hydration to the spinal cord 
C) Prevent fusion of the vertebrae 
D) Provide a fusion site for the sacrum

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an effect of a pre - workout warm - up?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased blood flow to muscle tissues 
B) Increased metabolic rate 
C) Decreased metabolic rate 
D) Increased oxygen exchange 
A) Increased blood flow to muscle tissues 
B) Increased metabolic rate 
C) Decreased metabolic rate 
D) Increased oxygen exchange

Question 9

What form of body composition assessment uses a high - frequency, low - level current to assess body fat percentage?

Accepted Answer

A) Bioelectric impedance 
B) Anthropometry 
C) Electrohydrostatic 
D) Dual - energy X - ray absorptiometry 
A) Bioelectric impedance 
B) Anthropometry 
C) Electrohydrostatic 
D) Dual - energy X - ray absorptiometry

Question 10

In anatomic position, the head is located where in relation to the pelvis?

Accepted Answer

A) Superior 
B) Proximal 
C) Caudal 
D) Ipsilateral 
A) Superior 
B) Proximal 
C) Caudal 
D) Ipsilateral

Question 11

Goniometers, inclinometers, and tape measures are all equipment used for assessing what?

Accepted Answer

A) Strength 
B) Endurance 
C) Flexibility 
D) Balance 
A) Strength 
B) Endurance 
C) Flexibility 
D) Balance

Question 12

In what test is submaximal force held for as long as possible as an index of endurance?

Accepted Answer

A) Dynamic endurance 
B) Static endurance 
C) Callisthenic testing 
D) Goniometry 
A) Dynamic endurance 
B) Static endurance 
C) Callisthenic testing 
D) Goniometry

Question 13

What anthropometric assessment provides a method of estimating body fat percentage?

Accepted Answer

A) Body circumference measurement 
B) Girth measurement 
C) Skinfold measurement 
D) Body width measurement 
A) Body circumference measurement 
B) Girth measurement 
C) Skinfold measurement 
D) Body width measurement

Question 14

What are some benefits of a pre - workout warm - up?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased heart rate, respiration, and likelihood for injury due to over - stretching 
B) Increased heart rate, respiration, tissue temperature 
C) Increased psychological preparation for exercise and chance of overexertion 
D) Increased respiration and decreased blood pressure 
A) Increased heart rate, respiration, and likelihood for injury due to over - stretching 
B) Increased heart rate, respiration, tissue temperature 
C) Increased psychological preparation for exercise and chance of overexertion 
D) Increased respiration and decreased blood pressure

Question 15

Which of the following is a not a standard practice for skinfold testing?

Accepted Answer

A) All measurements should be performed on the left side of the body 
B) Wait 1 to 2 seconds before reading the caliper 
C) Abdominal measurement occurs at the vertical fold, 2cm to the right of the umbilicus 
D) Pinch should be maintained while reading caliper 
A) All measurements should be performed on the left side of the body 
B) Wait 1 to 2 seconds before reading the caliper 
C) Abdominal measurement occurs at the vertical fold, 2cm to the right of the umbilicus 
D) Pinch should be maintained while reading caliper

Question 16

A motion in the transverse plane would include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexion of the biceps (curl) 
B) Lateral flexion during a side lunge 
C) Internal rotation of the trunk 
D) Extension of the arms in a triceps pushdown 
A) Flexion of the biceps (curl) 
B) Lateral flexion during a side lunge 
C) Internal rotation of the trunk 
D) Extension of the arms in a triceps pushdown

Question 17

What method is NOT used to determine body fat measurements?

Accepted Answer

A) Skin - fold caliper 
B) Ultrasound 
C) Bioelectric impedance 
D) Underwater weight 
A) Skin - fold caliper 
B) Ultrasound 
C) Bioelectric impedance 
D) Underwater weight

Question 18

What part of the heart's conduction system initiates the heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

A) Atrioventricular Node (AV) 
B) Sinoatrial node (S
A)  
C) Purkinje fibers 
D) Atrioventricular bundle (Bundle of His) 
A) Atrioventricular Node (AV) 
B) Sinoatrial node (S
A)  
C) Purkinje fibers 
D) Atrioventricular bundle (Bundle of His)

Question 19

What anthropometric assessment provides an indication of growth, nutrition, and fat patterns?

Accepted Answer

A) Body circumference 
B) Body fat 
C) Body mass index 
D) Body width 
A) Body circumference 
B) Body fat 
C) Body mass index 
D) Body width

Question 20

What process involves the binding of calcium and troponin to shape shift the tropomyosin, exposing activated sites on the actin filament and causing a subsequent shortening of the muscle fiber?

Accepted Answer

A) Sliding - filament theory 
B) Calcium pump 
C) Action potentials 
D) Excitation of myosin 
A) Sliding - filament theory 
B) Calcium pump 
C) Action potentials 
D) Excitation of myosin

What type of activity places a stress on the cardiorespiratory system?

Where does the movement of flexion occur?

What are the three cardinal planes of the body?

Shoe patterns for individuals with excessive pronation show what type of wear?

What anatomical factor defines a rib as a "true" rib?

What muscular endurance assessment measures the time a client is able to hold a submaximal force?

What is the function of the intervertebral discs?

Which of the following is NOT an effect of a pre - workout warm - up?

What form of body composition assessment uses a high - frequency, low - level current to assess body fat percentage?

In anatomic position, the head is located where in relation to the pelvis?

Goniometers, inclinometers, and tape measures are all equipment used for assessing what?

In what test is submaximal force held for as long as possible as an index of endurance?

What anthropometric assessment provides a method of estimating body fat percentage?

What are some benefits of a pre - workout warm - up?

Which of the following is a not a standard practice for skinfold testing?

A motion in the transverse plane would include which of the following?

What method is NOT used to determine body fat measurements?

What part of the heart's conduction system initiates the heartbeat?

What anthropometric assessment provides an indication of growth, nutrition, and fat patterns?

What process involves the binding of calcium and troponin to shape shift the tropomyosin, exposing activated sites on the actin filament and causing a subsequent shortening of the muscle fiber?

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What type of activity places a stress on the cardiorespiratory system?

Where does the movement of flexion occur?

What are the three cardinal planes of the body?

Shoe patterns for individuals with excessive pronation show what type of wear?

What anatomical factor defines a rib as a "true" rib?

What muscular endurance assessment measures the time a client is able to hold a submaximal force?

What is the function of the intervertebral discs?

Which of the following is NOT an effect of a pre - workout warm - up?

What form of body composition assessment uses a high - frequency, low - level current to assess body fat percentage?

In anatomic position, the head is located where in relation to the pelvis?

Goniometers, inclinometers, and tape measures are all equipment used for assessing what?

In what test is submaximal force held for as long as possible as an index of endurance?

What anthropometric assessment provides a method of estimating body fat percentage?

What are some benefits of a pre - workout warm - up?

Which of the following is a not a standard practice for skinfold testing?

A motion in the transverse plane would include which of the following?

What method is NOT used to determine body fat measurements?

What part of the heart's conduction system initiates the heartbeat?

What anthropometric assessment provides an indication of growth, nutrition, and fat patterns?

What process involves the binding of calcium and troponin to shape shift the tropomyosin, exposing activated sites on the actin filament and causing a subsequent shortening of the muscle fiber?

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