Question 1

Cross-training involves engaging in multiple activities and emphasizes whole-body,high-intensity training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Describe the exercise guidelines suggested by the American College of Sports Medicine's 2011 report.Then list five strategies you could use to try to increase your level of daily lifestyle physical activity.

Accepted Answer

The American College of Sports Medicine'

Question 4

Serious dehydration may cause all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) reduced blood volume. 
B) muscle cramps. 
C) increased heart rate. 
D) decreased body temperature. 
A) reduced blood volume. 
B) muscle cramps. 
C) increased heart rate. 
D) decreased body temperature.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about exercise and disease prevention is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke. 
B) Weight-bearing exercise protects women against osteoporosis. 
C) Exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke. 
B) Weight-bearing exercise protects women against osteoporosis. 
C) Exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 6

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 7

Application of force with movement is called _______________ exercise.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Many people have an easier time starting an exercise program than sticking with an exercise program over the long term.Describe five strategies that you could use to stick with a fitness program.You can suggest ideas to combat bad weather,changes in schedules and lifestyle,and boredom.

Accepted Answer

1. Set specific, achievable goals: By se

Question 9

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 10

All of the following are dimensions of progressive overload EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) frequency. 
B) intensity. 
C) specificity. 
D) time. 
A) frequency. 
B) intensity. 
C) specificity. 
D) time.

Question 11

The key to getting into shape without injury is

Accepted Answer

A) hard work. 
B) consistency. 
C) taking it easy. 
D) having fun. 
A) hard work. 
B) consistency. 
C) taking it easy. 
D) having fun.

Question 12

Muscular endurance is the

Accepted Answer

A) ability to resist fatigue and sustain a given level of muscular tension. 
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 time required to contract a muscle completely. 
A) ability to resist fatigue and sustain a given level of muscular tension. 
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 time required to contract a muscle completely.

Question 13

Which one of the following statements about gender and strength training is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Men have better-functioning muscle cells than women do. 
B) Women tend to reduce body fat as a result of strength training. 
C) Men are about 10 percent stronger in upper body strength when compared to women. 
D) Testosterone levels in men are about four times higher than in women. 
A) Men have better-functioning muscle cells than women do. 
B) Women tend to reduce body fat as a result of strength training. 
C) Men are about 10 percent stronger in upper body strength when compared to women. 
D) Testosterone levels in men are about four times higher than in women.

Question 14

In a weight training program for general fitness,do _______________ repetitions of each exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) 1-5 
B) 8-12 
C) 15-20 
D) 25 or more 
A) 1-5 
B) 8-12 
C) 15-20 
D) 25 or more

Question 15

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 16

The set of physical attributes that allow the body to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort is

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 17

In which of the following situations should John get a medical examination before beginning an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

A) if he is inactive and over 40 years of age 
B) if he has diabetes or asthma 
C) if he has a history of heart disease 
D) all of these 
A) if he is inactive and over 40 years of age 
B) if he has diabetes or asthma 
C) if he has a history of heart disease 
D) all of these

Question 18

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Cross-training involves engaging in multiple activities and emphasizes whole-body,high-intensity training.

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

Describe the exercise guidelines suggested by the American College of Sports Medicine's 2011 report.Then list five strategies you could use to try to increase your level of daily lifestyle physical activity.

Serious dehydration may cause all of the following EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about exercise and disease prevention is TRUE?

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

Application of force with movement is called _______________ exercise.

Many people have an easier time starting an exercise program than sticking with an exercise program over the long term.Describe five strategies that you could use to stick with a fitness program.You can suggest ideas to combat bad weather,changes in schedules and lifestyle,and boredom.

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

All of the following are dimensions of progressive overload EXCEPT

The key to getting into shape without injury is

Muscular endurance is the

Which one of the following statements about gender and strength training is TRUE?

In a weight training program for general fitness,do _______________ repetitions of each exercise.

Exercise intensity refers to

The set of physical attributes that allow the body to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort is

In which of the following situations should John get a medical examination before beginning an exercise program?

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

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

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

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