Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke. 
B) Weight-bearing exercises provide women protection against osteoporosis. 
C) Exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes. 
D) Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke,and w eight-bearing exercises provide women protection against osteoporosis. 
E) All of these statements are true. 
A) Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke. 
B) Weight-bearing exercises provide women protection against osteoporosis. 
C) Exercise prevents the development of type 2 diabetes. 
D) Regular exercise reduces the risk of stroke,and w eight-bearing exercises provide women protection against osteoporosis. 
E) All of these statements are true.

Question 4

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 wants to increase his strength level further.Larry needs to

Accepted Answer

A) use free weights instead of weight machines. 
B) increase the amount of resistance when weight training. 
C) increase his daily run to 3 miles. 
D) increase his warm-up and stretching time to make muscles more flexible. 
A) use free weights instead of weight machines. 
B) increase the amount of resistance when weight training. 
C) increase his daily run to 3 miles. 
D) increase his warm-up and stretching time to make muscles more flexible.

Question 5

An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

After an injury,heat should be used for the first 48 hours or until the swelling is gone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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) injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time 
D) minor cuts and scrapes 
A) head and eye injuries 
B) broken bones 
C) injuries that do not get better within a reasonable amount of time 
D) minor cuts and scrapes

Question 8

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 9

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 10

Shimea is thinking of becoming a member of a health club.Which of the following would NOT be considered a sound recommendation before she joins a facility?

Accepted Answer

A) She should join a club that has frequent membership promotions because she'll get the best value for her dollar. 
B) She should ask for a one-day-free trial workout. 
C) She should make sure the facility is certified by an approved trade association. 
D) She should choose a club that has the programs and times to meet her needs. 
A) She should join a club that has frequent membership promotions because she'll get the best value for her dollar. 
B) She should ask for a one-day-free trial workout. 
C) She should make sure the facility is certified by an approved trade association. 
D) She should choose a club that has the programs and times to meet her needs.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability to perform short-duration,high-intensity exercise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

All of the following are health-related components of physical fitness,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cardiorespiratory endurance. 
B) flexibility. 
C) coordination. 
D) muscular strength. 
A) cardiorespiratory endurance. 
B) flexibility. 
C) coordination. 
D) muscular strength.

Question 15

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) if he is inactive and over 40 years of age and if he has a history of heart disease 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
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) if he is inactive and over 40 years of age and if he has a history of heart disease 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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.
-All of the following can help Larry decrease his risk of injury,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) alternating jogging and another endurance activity in his program (cross-training). 
B) warming up thoroughly before both endurance and strength training sessions. 
C) exercising at maximum heart rate during endurance training. 
D) allowing muscle groups a day of rest between strength training workouts. 
A) alternating jogging and another endurance activity in his program (cross-training). 
B) warming up thoroughly before both endurance and strength training sessions. 
C) exercising at maximum heart rate during endurance training. 
D) allowing muscle groups a day of rest between strength training workouts.

Question 19

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 20

All of the following are dimensions of overload,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness

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.

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

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

An appropriate exercise duration depends primarily on exercise frequency.

After an injury,heat should be used for the first 48 hours or until the swelling is gone.

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

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

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

Shimea is thinking of becoming a member of a health club.Which of the following would NOT be considered a sound recommendation before she joins a facility?

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

Stretching exercises should be held for

Cardiorespiratory endurance is the ability to perform short-duration,high-intensity exercise.

All of the following are health-related components of physical fitness,EXCEPT

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

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

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

For maximum strength gains,hold an isometric contraction maximally for

All of the following are dimensions of overload,EXCEPT

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