Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Muscular endurance 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 time required to contract a muscle completely. 
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 time required to contract a muscle completely. A

Question 3

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding athletic injuries?

Accepted Answer

A) If you are careful,you won't get injured. 
B) Most injuries are neither serious nor permanent. 
C) Seek medical attention for minor injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time. 
D) Most injuries are neither serious nor permanent;seek medical attention for minor injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time. 
A) If you are careful,you won't get injured. 
B) Most injuries are neither serious nor permanent. 
C) Seek medical attention for minor injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time. 
D) Most injuries are neither serious nor permanent;seek medical attention for minor injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time. D

Question 4

List and describe at least five substances that are intended to improve one's athletic performance.List one advantage and disadvantage associated with each substance.

Accepted Answer

1. Creatine: 
   - Advantage: Increased

Question 5

Exercise intensity refers to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Endurance exercise significantly increases

Accepted Answer

A) body fat. 
B) daily calorie expenditure. 
C) cancer risk. 
D) vitamin stores. 
A) body fat. 
B) daily calorie expenditure. 
C) cancer risk. 
D) vitamin stores.

Question 7

Which of the following has been found to be a side effect of anabolic steroid use?

Accepted Answer

A) weight loss 
B) liver disease 
C) baldness 
D) alcoholism 
A) weight loss 
B) liver disease 
C) baldness 
D) alcoholism

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 can help people 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: Setti

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Lubricating fluid is spread through the joints during warm-up.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Situation
Larry started a fitness program about 8 weeks ago.He runs 2 miles every day and does some weight training.He likes to use weight machines and focuses on 1 or 2 muscle groups each day.He could initially do 6 repetitions of most exercises in his program,and he can now do 15-20.Larry likes the initial improvement in his energy level and appearance since starting the program.He has noticed that his work in construction seems a little easier,too.However,Larry doesn't think he is getting as much benefit out of his program now as he did at the start of his fitness program.
-Larry isn't seeing as much improvement as he did initially because

Accepted Answer

A) he has reached his optimal level of fitness. 
B) his body isn't as responsive to the level of exercise as it was initially. 
C) his body is conserving energy. 
D) his diet isn't compatible with his fitness program. 
A) he has reached his optimal level of fitness. 
B) his body isn't as responsive to the level of exercise as it was initially. 
C) his body is conserving energy. 
D) his diet isn't compatible with his fitness program.

Question 12

Describe the guidelines for lifestyle physical activity suggested by the Surgeon General's report.Then list five strategies an individual can try to increase his or her level of daily lifestyle physical activity.

Accepted Answer

The Surgeon General's report suggests th

Question 13

Exercise frequency refers to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

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 15

Flexibility is best described as

Accepted Answer

A) the ability to move without pain during exercise. 
B) the ability of joints to move through their full range of motion. 
C) sustained motion without resistance. 
D) the ability to move rapidly during exercise. 
A) the ability to move without pain during exercise. 
B) the ability of joints to move through their full range of motion. 
C) sustained motion without resistance. 
D) the ability to move rapidly during exercise.

Question 16

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

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 17

Which of the following is a person with excessive body fat likely to experience?

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes 
B) joint problems 
C) back paint 
D) joint problems and back pain 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) diabetes 
B) joint problems 
C) back paint 
D) joint problems and back pain 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 18

People with chronic health conditions or concerns should not exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following would NOT develop muscle strength?

Accepted Answer

A) push-ups 
B) exercise machines 
C) pull-ups 
D) running 
A) push-ups 
B) exercise machines 
C) pull-ups 
D) running

Question 20

To develop cardiorespiratory endurance,you need to engage in continuous activity involving large muscle groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness

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

Muscular endurance is the

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding athletic injuries?

List and describe at least five substances that are intended to improve one's athletic performance.List one advantage and disadvantage associated with each substance.

Exercise intensity refers to

Endurance exercise significantly increases

Which of the following has been found to be a side effect of anabolic steroid use?

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

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

Lubricating fluid is spread through the joints during warm-up.

Describe the guidelines for lifestyle physical activity suggested by the Surgeon General's report.Then list five strategies an individual can try to increase his or her level of daily lifestyle physical activity.

Exercise frequency refers to

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

Flexibility is best described as

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

Which of the following is a person with excessive body fat likely to experience?

People with chronic health conditions or concerns should not exercise.

Which of the following would NOT develop muscle strength?

To develop cardiorespiratory endurance,you need to engage in continuous activity involving large muscle groups.

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