Question 1

Cardiorespiratory endurance training is the best way to increase muscle mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The three phases of an exercise program are the beginning,progress,and maintenance phases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Short periods of inactivity do not compensate for hours of inactivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which activity best demonstrates specificity of training?

Accepted Answer

A) weight training to develop cardiorespiratory endurance 
B) doing push-ups to develop chest and shoulder endurance 
C) running to develop flexibility 
D) bicycling to develop back strength 
A) weight training to develop cardiorespiratory endurance 
B) doing push-ups to develop chest and shoulder endurance 
C) running to develop flexibility 
D) bicycling to develop back strength

Question 5

Which activities are on the bottom level of the physical activity pyramid?

Accepted Answer

A) walking,climbing stairs,and yard work 
B) jogging,swimming,and bicycling 
C) weight lifting and running 
D) stretching and walking 
A) walking,climbing stairs,and yard work 
B) jogging,swimming,and bicycling 
C) weight lifting and running 
D) stretching and walking

Question 6

Which statement is correct regarding physical activity?

Accepted Answer

A) Activity should be decreased to compensate for common daily activities. 
B) Regular activity should be intense to provide health benefits. 
C) Activity must be in the form of a formal,continuous exercise program. 
D) A little physical activity is better than none. 
A) Activity should be decreased to compensate for common daily activities. 
B) Regular activity should be intense to provide health benefits. 
C) Activity must be in the form of a formal,continuous exercise program. 
D) A little physical activity is better than none.

Question 7

Lifestyle physical activities make up the tip of the physical activity pyramid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What principle forms the basis of the time component of the FITT principle for overload for a muscular strength program?

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of weight lifted 
B) the number of training days per week 
C) a cardiorespiratory fitness program 
D) the number of sets and repetitions of specific exercises 
A) the amount of weight lifted 
B) the number of training days per week 
C) a cardiorespiratory fitness program 
D) the number of sets and repetitions of specific exercises

Question 9

Moderate-intensity physical activity can improve health,but it may not be enough to improve fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What determines the amount of overload needed to maintain or improve one's fitness level?

Accepted Answer

A) warm down time 
B) repetition 
C) specificity 
D) duration 
A) warm down time 
B) repetition 
C) specificity 
D) duration

Question 11

What is the first step in creating a successful fitness program?

Accepted Answer

A) Determine your training intensity. 
B) Assess your current fitness level. 
C) Set specific fitness goals. 
D) Plan your fitness program. 
A) Determine your training intensity. 
B) Assess your current fitness level. 
C) Set specific fitness goals. 
D) Plan your fitness program.

Question 12

What characterizes healthy body composition?

Accepted Answer

A) high proportion of muscle and bone and an acceptably low proportion of fat and water 
B) high proportion of muscle,fat,and bone and a low proportion of water 
C) high proportion of bone,fat,and water and a low proportion of muscle 
D) high proportion of muscle,bone,and water and an acceptably low proportion of fat 
A) high proportion of muscle and bone and an acceptably low proportion of fat and water 
B) high proportion of muscle,fat,and bone and a low proportion of water 
C) high proportion of bone,fat,and water and a low proportion of muscle 
D) high proportion of muscle,bone,and water and an acceptably low proportion of fat

Question 13

A person who stops exercising on a regular basis may lose up to 50% of her or his fitness improvements within two months.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Callisthenic exercises such as sit-ups and push-ups can develop muscular strength and endurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The amount of exercise a person needs to improve fitness is dependent on that person's current level of fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which combination of activities develops healthy body composition?

Accepted Answer

A) weight training,stretching,and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise 
B) sensible diet,resistance training,and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise 
C) sensible diet,resistance training,and stretching 
D) sensible diet,stretching,and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise 
A) weight training,stretching,and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise 
B) sensible diet,resistance training,and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise 
C) sensible diet,resistance training,and stretching 
D) sensible diet,stretching,and cardiorespiratory endurance exercise

Question 17

What is another name for cycle training?

Accepted Answer

A) specificity 
B) skill training 
C) periodization 
D) overload 
A) specificity 
B) skill training 
C) periodization 
D) overload

Question 18

What is a key to improving fitness?

Accepted Answer

A) exercise very hard 
B) exercise consistently 
C) choose the best form of exercise 
D) exercise for long periods 
A) exercise very hard 
B) exercise consistently 
C) choose the best form of exercise 
D) exercise for long periods

Question 19

List and describe each dimension of progressive overload.Provide an example of how to apply each to one of the components of health-related fitness.

Accepted Answer

Progressive overload is a principle in e

Question 20

Which condition is closely linked to heart disease?

Accepted Answer

A) low cardiorespiratory fitness 
B) low muscular strength 
C) poor flexibility 
D) poor reaction time 
A) low cardiorespiratory fitness 
B) low muscular strength 
C) poor flexibility 
D) poor reaction time

Cardiorespiratory endurance training is the best way to increase muscle mass.

The three phases of an exercise program are the beginning,progress,and maintenance phases.

Short periods of inactivity do not compensate for hours of inactivity.

Which activity best demonstrates specificity of training?

Which activities are on the bottom level of the physical activity pyramid?

Which statement is correct regarding physical activity?

Lifestyle physical activities make up the tip of the physical activity pyramid.

What principle forms the basis of the time component of the FITT principle for overload for a muscular strength program?

Moderate-intensity physical activity can improve health,but it may not be enough to improve fitness.

What determines the amount of overload needed to maintain or improve one's fitness level?

What is the first step in creating a successful fitness program?

What characterizes healthy body composition?

A person who stops exercising on a regular basis may lose up to 50% of her or his fitness improvements within two months.

Callisthenic exercises such as sit-ups and push-ups can develop muscular strength and endurance.

The amount of exercise a person needs to improve fitness is dependent on that person's current level of fitness.

Which combination of activities develops healthy body composition?

What is another name for cycle training?

What is a key to improving fitness?

List and describe each dimension of progressive overload.Provide an example of how to apply each to one of the components of health-related fitness.

Which condition is closely linked to heart disease?

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

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Exam 2: Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory endurance training is the best way to increase muscle mass.

The three phases of an exercise program are the beginning,progress,and maintenance phases.

Short periods of inactivity do not compensate for hours of inactivity.

Which activity best demonstrates specificity of training?

Which activities are on the bottom level of the physical activity pyramid?

Which statement is correct regarding physical activity?

Lifestyle physical activities make up the tip of the physical activity pyramid.

What principle forms the basis of the time component of the FITT principle for overload for a muscular strength program?

Moderate-intensity physical activity can improve health,but it may not be enough to improve fitness.

What determines the amount of overload needed to maintain or improve one's fitness level?

What is the first step in creating a successful fitness program?

What characterizes healthy body composition?

A person who stops exercising on a regular basis may lose up to 50% of her or his fitness improvements within two months.

Callisthenic exercises such as sit-ups and push-ups can develop muscular strength and endurance.

The amount of exercise a person needs to improve fitness is dependent on that person's current level of fitness.

Which combination of activities develops healthy body composition?

What is another name for cycle training?

What is a key to improving fitness?

List and describe each dimension of progressive overload.Provide an example of how to apply each to one of the components of health-related fitness.

Which condition is closely linked to heart disease?

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters