Question 1

Which of these statements about warm-up sessions is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) They enhance performance. 
B) Warm-up activities are usually of high intensity. 
C) Muscles work better when their temperature is slightly above resting level. 
D) They bathe joints with lubricating fluid that helps protect joint surfaces. 
A) They enhance performance. 
B) Warm-up activities are usually of high intensity. 
C) Muscles work better when their temperature is slightly above resting level. 
D) They bathe joints with lubricating fluid that helps protect joint surfaces.

Question 2

Endurance exercise provides protection against the negative effects of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Recommended treatment of minor soft tissue injuries such as bruises includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) rest. 
B) elevation. 
C) ice. 
D) massage. 
A) rest. 
B) elevation. 
C) ice. 
D) massage.

Question 4

Exercise duration 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 5

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is

Accepted Answer

A) discontinuous and unplanned. 
B) planned,structured,and repetitive. 
C) not a contributor to physical fitness. 
D) random or unstructureD. 
A) discontinuous and unplanned. 
B) planned,structured,and repetitive. 
C) not a contributor to physical fitness. 
D) random or unstructureD.

Question 6

The principle of reversibility says your body adjusts to lower levels of physical activity in the same way it adjusts to higher levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A sedentary lifestyle is classified as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The five components of fitness most important to health are muscular endurance,muscular strength,flexibility,body composition,and skill attainment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Before returning to full exercise after an injury,you should have a full range of motion in your joints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For maximum strength gains,hold an isometric contraction maximally for

Accepted Answer

A) 6 seconds. 
B) 15 seconds. 
C) 30 seconds. 
D) 45 seconds. 
A) 6 seconds. 
B) 15 seconds. 
C) 30 seconds. 
D) 45 seconds.

Question 11

There is evidence that exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the guidelines for lifestyle physical activity suggested by the Surgeon General's report.Then list five strategies you could use to try to increase your level of daily lifestyle physical activity.

Accepted Answer

The guidelines for lifestyle physical ac

Question 13

The best fluid replacement during a 45-minute exercise session is

Accepted Answer

A) whatever a person wants to drink. 
B) cool water. 
C) a sports drink. 
D) any caffeine-free soft drink. 
A) whatever a person wants to drink. 
B) cool water. 
C) a sports drink. 
D) any caffeine-free soft drink.

Question 14

Exercise has social,emotional,and psychological benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The best way to ensure consistency with an exercise program is to

Accepted Answer

A) keep a training journal. 
B) exercise with a friend. 
C) join a fitness club. 
D) exercise first thing every day. 
A) keep a training journal. 
B) exercise with a friend. 
C) join a fitness club. 
D) exercise first thing every day.

Question 16

High levels of which of the following are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease?

Accepted Answer

A) low-density lipoproteins (LDL) 
B) very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) 
C) high-density lipoproteins (HDL) 
D) triglycerides 
A) low-density lipoproteins (LDL) 
B) very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) 
C) high-density lipoproteins (HDL) 
D) triglycerides

Question 17

Footwear is an important piece of equipment for almost any activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The body's ability to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort denotes

Accepted Answer

A) physical fitness. 
B) physical activity. 
C) peak workload. 
D) anaerobic capacity. 
A) physical fitness. 
B) physical activity. 
C) peak workload. 
D) anaerobic capacity.

Question 19

Serena has been weight training for several months.Which one of the following results would she be MOST likely to notice?

Accepted Answer

A) a significant increase in muscle size 
B) an increase in strength 
C) an increase in overall fat levels 
D) an increase in testosterone levels 
A) a significant increase in muscle size 
B) an increase in strength 
C) an increase in overall fat levels 
D) an increase in testosterone levels

Question 20

The best way to lose fat is through a lifestyle that includes a sensible diet and cardiovascular exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Which of these statements about warm-up sessions is FALSE?

Endurance exercise provides protection against the negative effects of stress.

Recommended treatment of minor soft tissue injuries such as bruises includes all of the following EXCEPT

Exercise duration refers to

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is

The principle of reversibility says your body adjusts to lower levels of physical activity in the same way it adjusts to higher levels.

A sedentary lifestyle is classified as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

The five components of fitness most important to health are muscular endurance,muscular strength,flexibility,body composition,and skill attainment.

Before returning to full exercise after an injury,you should have a full range of motion in your joints.

For maximum strength gains,hold an isometric contraction maximally for

There is evidence that exercise reduces the risk of colon cancer.

Describe the guidelines for lifestyle physical activity suggested by the Surgeon General's report.Then list five strategies you could use to try to increase your level of daily lifestyle physical activity.

The best fluid replacement during a 45-minute exercise session is

Exercise has social,emotional,and psychological benefits.

The best way to ensure consistency with an exercise program is to

High levels of which of the following are associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease?

Footwear is an important piece of equipment for almost any activity.

The body's ability to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort denotes

Serena has been weight training for several months.Which one of the following results would she be MOST likely to notice?

The best way to lose fat is through a lifestyle that includes a sensible diet and cardiovascular exercise.

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