Question 1

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 2

Serious dehydration may cause all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) reduced blood volume. 
B) muscle cramps. 
C) increased heart rate. 
D) torn ligaments. 
A) reduced blood volume. 
B) muscle cramps. 
C) increased heart rate. 
D) torn ligaments.

Question 3

The length of time you should spend on a workout depends on the

Accepted Answer

A) frequency of workouts. 
B) intensity of the workout. 
C) type of training. 
D) desired target heart rate. 
A) frequency of workouts. 
B) intensity of the workout. 
C) type of training. 
D) desired target heart rate.

Question 4

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 5

Stretching exercises should be held for

Accepted Answer

A) 5 to 10 seconds. 
B) 15 to 30 seconds. 
C) 30 to 60 seconds. 
D) 1 to 2 minutes. 
A) 5 to 10 seconds. 
B) 15 to 30 seconds. 
C) 30 to 60 seconds. 
D) 1 to 2 minutes.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements about fluid balance during and after exercise is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Drinking water before and during exercise is important. 
B) Thirst is a good indicator of how much you need to drink. 
C) Avoiding water during exercise can lead to dehydration. 
D) After a workout,you should restore body fluids before exercising again. 
A) Drinking water before and during exercise is important. 
B) Thirst is a good indicator of how much you need to drink. 
C) Avoiding water during exercise can lead to dehydration. 
D) After a workout,you should restore body fluids before exercising again.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team.While training this week,he stepped on a rock during a run and twisted his ankle.What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft-tissue injury?

Accepted Answer

The suggested treatment for managing a s

Question 11

The physical activity pyramid includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) flexibility training. 
B) strength training. 
C) cardiorespiratory endurance. 
D) agility training. 
A) flexibility training. 
B) strength training. 
C) cardiorespiratory endurance. 
D) agility training.

Question 12

Mohammed wants to minimize the risk of athletic injuries.Which of the following recommendations would NOT be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) He should warm up thoroughly before exercising. 
B) He should drink fluids when he is thirsty when exercising. 
C) He should return to his exercise program even if his injury is not fully healed. 
D) None of these choices is an appropriate recommendation. 
A) He should warm up thoroughly before exercising. 
B) He should drink fluids when he is thirsty when exercising. 
C) He should return to his exercise program even if his injury is not fully healed. 
D) None of these choices is an appropriate recommendation.

Question 13

Your target heart rate is the range of rates in which you should exercise to obtain cardiorespiratory endurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Thirst should be used as the guide for determining how much water a person should drink when exercising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Endurance training can improve the function of the body's metabolic health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

To keep from losing gains in fitness,it is necessary to maintain intensity levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exercise intensity refers to

Serious dehydration may cause all of the following EXCEPT

The length of time you should spend on a workout depends on the

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

Stretching exercises should be held for

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

Which of the following statements about fluid balance during and after exercise is FALSE?

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

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

Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team.While training this week,he stepped on a rock during a run and twisted his ankle.What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft-tissue injury?

The physical activity pyramid includes all of the following EXCEPT

Mohammed wants to minimize the risk of athletic injuries.Which of the following recommendations would NOT be appropriate?

Your target heart rate is the range of rates in which you should exercise to obtain cardiorespiratory endurance.

Thirst should be used as the guide for determining how much water a person should drink when exercising.

Endurance training can improve the function of the body's metabolic health.

To keep from losing gains in fitness,it is necessary to maintain intensity levels.

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Exam 10: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Exercise intensity refers to

Serious dehydration may cause all of the following EXCEPT

The length of time you should spend on a workout depends on the

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

Stretching exercises should be held for

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

Which of the following statements about fluid balance during and after exercise is FALSE?

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

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

Ahmed runs distance events for his dorm's intramural track team.While training this week,he stepped on a rock during a run and twisted his ankle.What is the suggested treatment for managing this type of soft-tissue injury?

The physical activity pyramid includes all of the following EXCEPT

Mohammed wants to minimize the risk of athletic injuries.Which of the following recommendations would NOT be appropriate?

Your target heart rate is the range of rates in which you should exercise to obtain cardiorespiratory endurance.

Thirst should be used as the guide for determining how much water a person should drink when exercising.

Endurance training can improve the function of the body's metabolic health.

To keep from losing gains in fitness,it is necessary to maintain intensity levels.

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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