Question 1

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 correct. 
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 correct.

Question 2

Studies have shown that bottled water is a more healthy choice than tap water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

After reaching the level of cardiorespiratory fitness you want,you can maintain fitness by exercising at the same intensity at least _______________ times per week.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five

Question 4

Endurance exercise provides protection against the negative effects of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The American College of Sports Medicine guidelines exercise program includes all of the following,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Imagine that you are shopping for (1)a piece of exercise equipment, (2)a pair of fitness shoes,OR (3)a fitness center.List at least five consumer strategies for obtaining suitable equipment or facilities.

Accepted Answer

1. Research and compare different brands

Question 7

To improve muscular endurance,it is best to

Accepted Answer

A) use heavy resistance with few repetitions. 
B) use medium resistance with a medium number of repetitions. 
C) use light resistance with many repetitions. 
D) do resistance exercises no more than 3 days per week. 
A) use heavy resistance with few repetitions. 
B) use medium resistance with a medium number of repetitions. 
C) use light resistance with many repetitions. 
D) do resistance exercises no more than 3 days per week.

Question 8

Water is the best choice for fluid replacement for workouts lasting less than 90 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

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) mode. 
D) structure. 
A) overload. 
B) specificity. 
C) mode. 
D) structure.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) Men have a larger proportion of muscle mass in the lower body than women do. 
B) Women tend to lose inches and increase strength as a result of resistance training. 
C) Men are about 10 percent stronger in upper body strength when compared to women. 
D) Testosterone levels in women are about two times higher than in men. 
A) Men have a larger proportion of muscle mass in the lower body than women do. 
B) Women tend to lose inches and increase strength as a result of resistance training. 
C) Men are about 10 percent stronger in upper body strength when compared to women. 
D) Testosterone levels in women are about two times higher than in men.

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

Studies have shown that bottled water is a more healthy choice than tap water.

After reaching the level of cardiorespiratory fitness you want,you can maintain fitness by exercising at the same intensity at least _______________ times per week.

Endurance exercise provides protection against the negative effects of stress.

The American College of Sports Medicine guidelines exercise program includes all of the following,EXCEPT

Imagine that you are shopping for (1)a piece of exercise equipment, (2)a pair of fitness shoes,OR (3)a fitness center.List at least five consumer strategies for obtaining suitable equipment or facilities.

To improve muscular endurance,it is best to

Water is the best choice for fluid replacement for workouts lasting less than 90 minutes.

Serious dehydration may cause all of the following,EXCEPT

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

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

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Toward a Tobacco-Free Society

Nutrition Basics

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

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Exam 13: Exercise for Health and Fitness

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

Studies have shown that bottled water is a more healthy choice than tap water.

After reaching the level of cardiorespiratory fitness you want,you can maintain fitness by exercising at the same intensity at least _______________ times per week.

Endurance exercise provides protection against the negative effects of stress.

The American College of Sports Medicine guidelines exercise program includes all of the following,EXCEPT

Imagine that you are shopping for (1)a piece of exercise equipment, (2)a pair of fitness shoes,OR (3)a fitness center.List at least five consumer strategies for obtaining suitable equipment or facilities.

To improve muscular endurance,it is best to

Water is the best choice for fluid replacement for workouts lasting less than 90 minutes.

Serious dehydration may cause all of the following,EXCEPT

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

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

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sex and Your Body

Contraception

Abortion

Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Use and Abuse of Psychoactive Drugs

The Responsible Use of Alcohol

Toward a Tobacco-Free Society

Nutrition Basics

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complementary Medicine

Personal Safety

Aging: a Vital Process

Dying and Death

Filters