Question 1

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 2

Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle produces with a single maximum effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Imagine that you are shopping for a pair of fitness shoes.List at least five consumer strategies for obtaining a suitable pair.

Accepted Answer

1. Research and read reviews: Before mak

Question 4

Do not increase the volume of your exercise by more than _____ per week.

Accepted Answer

A) 1-2 percent 
B) 5-10 percent 
C) 25-30 percent 
D) 40 percent 
A) 1-2 percent 
B) 5-10 percent 
C) 25-30 percent 
D) 40 percent

Question 5

Describe your textbook'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 textbook recommends a formal exercis

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

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For which of the following injuries is it usually NOT necessary to consult a physician?

Accepted Answer

A) head and eye injuries 
B) broken bones 
C) a pulled ligament 
D) minor cuts and scrapes 
A) head and eye injuries 
B) broken bones 
C) a pulled ligament 
D) minor cuts and scrapes

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

For people who need to prevent weight gain,lose weight,or maintain weight loss,30 minutes of physical activity per day may not be enough.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Strength training can help improve body composition by increasing muscle mass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

Increased muscle strength can help prevent low-back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

Cross-training is the practice of engaging in more than one activity to improve a particular component of fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle produces with a single maximum effort.

Imagine that you are shopping for a pair of fitness shoes.List at least five consumer strategies for obtaining a suitable pair.

Do not increase the volume of your exercise by more than _____ per week.

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

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

For which of the following injuries is it usually NOT necessary to consult a physician?

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is

Which of the following statements about athletic injuries is TRUE?

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

For people who need to prevent weight gain,lose weight,or maintain weight loss,30 minutes of physical activity per day may not be enough.

An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

Strength training can help improve body composition by increasing muscle mass.

Exercise tends to result in all of the following EXCEPT

Increased muscle strength can help prevent low-back pain.

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

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

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.

Cross-training is the practice of engaging in more than one activity to improve a particular component of fitness.

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Exam 10: Exercise for Health and Fitness

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

Muscular strength is the amount of force a muscle produces with a single maximum effort.

Imagine that you are shopping for a pair of fitness shoes.List at least five consumer strategies for obtaining a suitable pair.

Do not increase the volume of your exercise by more than _____ per week.

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

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

For which of the following injuries is it usually NOT necessary to consult a physician?

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is

Which of the following statements about athletic injuries is TRUE?

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

For people who need to prevent weight gain,lose weight,or maintain weight loss,30 minutes of physical activity per day may not be enough.

An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

Strength training can help improve body composition by increasing muscle mass.

Exercise tends to result in all of the following EXCEPT

Increased muscle strength can help prevent low-back pain.

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

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

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.

Cross-training is the practice of engaging in more than one activity to improve a particular component of fitness.

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

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