Question 1

Increased muscle strength can help prevent low-back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Before returning to full exercise after an injury,you should have a full range of motion in your joints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Exercise improves memory and learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

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 6

All of the following are TRUE regarding exercise and people with chronic health concerns,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) appropriate exercise is safe and beneficial for many with chronic health concerns. 
B) for many with chronic health concerns,the risks of NOT exercising are far greater than those associated with moderate exercise. 
C) anyone with a chronic health concern should consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. 
D) fitness recommendations for the general population are not appropriate for people with chronic health concerns. 
A) appropriate exercise is safe and beneficial for many with chronic health concerns. 
B) for many with chronic health concerns,the risks of NOT exercising are far greater than those associated with moderate exercise. 
C) anyone with a chronic health concern should consult a physician before beginning an exercise program. 
D) fitness recommendations for the general population are not appropriate for people with chronic health concerns.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of these statements is FALSE regarding the warm-up session?

Accepted Answer

A) It enhances performance. 
B) Warm-up activities are usually of high intensity. 
C) Muscles work better when their temperature is slightly above resting level. 
D) It bathes joints with lubricating fluid which helps protect joint surfaces. 
A) It enhances performance. 
B) Warm-up activities are usually of high intensity. 
C) Muscles work better when their temperature is slightly above resting level. 
D) It bathes joints with lubricating fluid which helps protect joint surfaces.

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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 12

Dustin has been using creatine supplements for a year.What are the long term effects of using this substance?

Accepted Answer

A) It has no long-term effects for its users. 
B) It can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. 
C) Its long term effects are not well-established. 
D) It can increase the risk of liver disease. 
A) It has no long-term effects for its users. 
B) It can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. 
C) Its long term effects are not well-established. 
D) It can increase the risk of liver disease.

Question 13

All of the following are advantages of exercise machines compared to free weights,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) machines are safer. 
B) machines don't require spotters. 
C) machines are more effective at training core muscles. 
D) machines require less skill. 
A) machines are safer. 
B) machines don't require spotters. 
C) machines are more effective at training core muscles. 
D) machines require less skill.

Question 14

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) 6-10 
B) 10-15 
C) 7-10 
D) 20-25 
A) 6-10 
B) 10-15 
C) 7-10 
D) 20-25

Question 15

Exercise has social,emotional,and psychological benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Question 17

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise programs?

Accepted Answer

A) The best exercise programs promote health and are fun. 
B) To develop fitness,vigorous exercise should occur every day. 
C) To be successful,the exercise program should be treated as a chore. 
D) To be successful,the exercise program should be conducted only with a trainer. 
A) The best exercise programs promote health and are fun. 
B) To develop fitness,vigorous exercise should occur every day. 
C) To be successful,the exercise program should be treated as a chore. 
D) To be successful,the exercise program should be conducted only with a trainer.

Question 18

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 19

The five components of fitness most important to health are endurance,strength,flexibility,body composition,and skill attainment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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.

Exam 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness

Increased muscle strength can help prevent low-back pain.

Before returning to full exercise after an injury,you should have a full range of motion in your joints.

Exercise improves memory and learning.

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

Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is

All of the following are TRUE regarding exercise and people with chronic health concerns,EXCEPT

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

Which of these statements is FALSE regarding the warm-up session?

The key to getting into shape without injury is

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

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

Dustin has been using creatine supplements for a year.What are the long term effects of using this substance?

All of the following are advantages of exercise machines compared to free weights,EXCEPT

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

Exercise has social,emotional,and psychological benefits.

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

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding exercise programs?

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

The five components of fitness most important to health are endurance,strength,flexibility,body composition,and skill attainment.

Exercise tends to result in all of the following,EXCEPT

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