Question 1

In a weight training program,a heavy weight and low number of repetitions builds muscular strength.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends a workout frequency of AT LEAST _______ per week to develop strength.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 day 
B) 2 nonconsecutive days 
C) 3 nonconsecutive days 
D) 4 consecutive days 
A) 1 day 
B) 2 nonconsecutive days 
C) 3 nonconsecutive days 
D) 4 consecutive days

Question 3

Which of the following statements about athletic injuries is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) If you are careful,you won't get injured. 
B) Exercising during high heat and humidity can help prevent injuries. 
C) Seek medical attention for minor injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) If you are careful,you won't get injured. 
B) Exercising during high heat and humidity can help prevent injuries. 
C) Seek medical attention for minor injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 4

Describe the American College of Sports Medicine's recommendations for a formal exercise program to develop the health-related components of physical fitness.For each component,list the appropriate type of activity and the recommended intensity,frequency,and duration of activity.Outline a program that conforms to the recommendations.

Accepted Answer

The American College of Sports Medicine

Question 5

Application of muscular force without movement is called _______________ exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) isometric 
B) isokinetic 
C) isotonic 
D) dynamic 
A) isometric 
B) isokinetic 
C) isotonic 
D) dynamic

Question 6

One of the easiest ways to determine appropriate endurance exercise intensity involves measuring

Accepted Answer

A) blood pressure. 
B) resistance. 
C) heart rate. 
D) running pace. 
A) blood pressure. 
B) resistance. 
C) heart rate. 
D) running pace.

Question 7

Your target heart rate for endurance exercise is a range based on your

Accepted Answer

A) maximum heart rate. 
B) weight. 
C) exercise duration. 
D) exercise frequency. 
A) maximum heart rate. 
B) weight. 
C) exercise duration. 
D) exercise frequency.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about the effects of improved cardiorespiratory fitness is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The heart pumps more blood per heartbeat. 
B) Resting blood pressure increases. 
C) The body can do more exercise with less effort. 
D) The heart can better withstand the strains of everyday life. 
A) The heart pumps more blood per heartbeat. 
B) Resting blood pressure increases. 
C) The body can do more exercise with less effort. 
D) The heart can better withstand the strains of everyday life.

Question 9

Exercise intensity refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the number of times per week you exercise. 
B) how hard you work. 
C) how long your exercise session is. 
D) the quantity of exercise you get. 
A) the number of times per week you exercise. 
B) how hard you work. 
C) how long your exercise session is. 
D) the quantity of exercise you get.

Question 10

Water is the best choice for fluid replacement for workouts lasting less than 90 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Phil is 50 years old.What recommendation should he follow in regard to the number of repetitions in his weight training program?

Accepted Answer

A) 3-5 
B) 10-15 
C) 16-19 
D) 20-25 
A) 3-5 
B) 10-15 
C) 16-19 
D) 20-25

Question 12

In a program to build flexibility,each stretch should be held for two minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Muscular strength is the

Accepted Answer

A) ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time. 
B) ability to move the joints through a full range of motion. 
C) amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort. 
D) amount of force a muscle can produce repeatedly over 60 seconds. 
A) ability to sustain a given level of muscular tension over time. 
B) ability to move the joints through a full range of motion. 
C) amount of force a muscle can produce with a single maximum effort. 
D) amount of force a muscle can produce repeatedly over 60 seconds.

Question 14

List and define the five health-related components of physical fitness.For each,briefly describe how an individual could increase her or his level of fitness in that component.

Accepted Answer

The five health-related components of ph

Question 15

Regular exercise may prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Men build larger muscles than women do through weight training because men have higher levels of testosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To develop a particular fitness component,you must perform exercises that are designed particularly for that component.This is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) overload. 
B) specificity. 
C) parallelism. 
D) structure. 
A) overload. 
B) specificity. 
C) parallelism. 
D) structure.

Question 18

Exercise tends to result in all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) improved self-image. 
B) improved memory. 
C) decreased insulin sensitivity. 
D) decreased stress. 
A) improved self-image. 
B) improved memory. 
C) decreased insulin sensitivity. 
D) decreased stress.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about exercise programs is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) The best exercise programs promote health and are fun. 
B) Vigorous exercise should occur every day. 
C) To be successful,an exercise program should be treated as a chore. 
D) To be successful,an exercise program needs to be conducted with a trainer. 
A) The best exercise programs promote health and are fun. 
B) Vigorous exercise should occur every day. 
C) To be successful,an exercise program should be treated as a chore. 
D) To be successful,an exercise program needs to be conducted with a trainer.

Question 20

Cooling down after exercise is important to

Accepted Answer

A) boost oxygen consumption. 
B) increase lactic acid in the muscles. 
C) restore circulation to its normal resting condition. 
D) maintain blood flow to the extremities. 
A) boost oxygen consumption. 
B) increase lactic acid in the muscles. 
C) restore circulation to its normal resting condition. 
D) maintain blood flow to the extremities.

Exam 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness

In a weight training program,a heavy weight and low number of repetitions builds muscular strength.

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends a workout frequency of AT LEAST _______ per week to develop strength.

Which of the following statements about athletic injuries is TRUE?

Application of muscular force without movement is called _______________ exercise.

One of the easiest ways to determine appropriate endurance exercise intensity involves measuring

Your target heart rate for endurance exercise is a range based on your

Which of the following statements about the effects of improved cardiorespiratory fitness is FALSE?

Exercise intensity refers to

Water is the best choice for fluid replacement for workouts lasting less than 90 minutes.

Phil is 50 years old.What recommendation should he follow in regard to the number of repetitions in his weight training program?

In a program to build flexibility,each stretch should be held for two minutes.

Muscular strength is the

List and define the five health-related components of physical fitness.For each,briefly describe how an individual could increase her or his level of fitness in that component.

Regular exercise may prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Men build larger muscles than women do through weight training because men have higher levels of testosterone.

To develop a particular fitness component,you must perform exercises that are designed particularly for that component.This is referred to as

Exercise tends to result in all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about exercise programs is TRUE?

Cooling down after exercise is important to

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