chapter 9

Question 1

Which of the following is a correct definition of exercise?

Answer 1

planned, structured, and repetitive movement

Question 2

The ability to perform moderate to vigorous physical activities on a regular basis and to complete daily tasks without undue fatigue demonstrates

Answer 2

physical fitness

Question 3

aerobic literally means

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with oxygen

Question 4

The ability of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels to supply oxygen to skeletal muscles during sustained physical activity is

Answer 4

cardiorespiratory fitness

Question 5

The fitness of a person’s cardiorespiratory system is assessed by measuring

Answer 5

the volume of oxygen the muscles consume during exercise.

Question 6

Swimming, cycling, and jogging are examples of

Answer 6

) aerobic activities.

Question 7

) Muscular strength is the amount of forcevz

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a muscle is capable of exerting in one contraction.

Question 8

) Muscular endurance is a muscle’s ability to

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exert force repeatedly or to sustain a contraction for a length of time

Question 9

Which of the following describes the most common method used to measure muscle strength?

Answer 9

Maximum weight that can be moved at one time

Question 10

Regular exercise reduces the risk for cardiovascular diseases by

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improving blood flow and strengthening the heart muscle

Question 11

11) Aerobic capacity is measured by

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) VO2 max.

Question 12

The range of motion possible at a particular joint or series of joints is

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flexibility

Question 13

Which of the following changes could an individual expect from participating in regular aerobic exercise?

Answer 13

increase in HDLs

Question 14

14) Which of the following is true regarding exercise and cancer?

Answer 14

Exercise appears to reduce the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer.

Question 15

Bridget suffers from a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which increases her risk of fractures. Which disease does she have?

Answer 15

B) Osteoporosis

Question 16

Regular exercise has been associated with improved mental health, which is attributed to its ability to increase

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) endorphins.

Question 17

Vigorous exercise has been shown to burn off chemical byproducts released by the body’s response to

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stress

Question 18

exercise frequency refers to

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the number of times per week you need to do a particular exercise to see benefits.

Question 19

Exercise intensity refers to

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how difficult the workout must be to attain the desired level of fitness.

Question 20

The talk test is used to measure the

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intensity of exercise.

Question 21

The maximum heart rate for John, who just turned 20 years old, would be

Answer 21

200

Question 22

The easiest way to check to make sure you are walking or running with enough intensity to improve cardiorespiratory fitness is to

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use the talk test.

Question 23

The maximum amount a person can lift in one contraction is a measurement known as

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one repetition maximum (1 RM).

Question 24

) Muscular strength is best developed by

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overloading the muscles to force them to adapt.

Question 25

when training all major muscle groups in a single strength-training workout, a person should complete

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large-muscle group exercises before small-muscle group exercises.

Question 26

During a strength training workout, a rest period of how many minutes for a particular muscle group is recommended between sets?

Answer 26

2 to 3

Question 27

Which of the following activities, performed three times a week, will be most effective at increasing your cardiorespiratory fitness?

Answer 27

swimming

Question 28

Increasing strength by regularly creating a degree of tension in the muscles greater than they are accustomed to is

Answer 28

overloading the muscles

Question 29

Billy just completed an intense resistance-training workout. How long should he wait before his next weight training workout to allow his muscles to rebuild and recover?

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24-48 hours

Question 30

The FITT principle for muscular endurance and strength includes resistance training

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2 to 3 days per week

Question 31

Thea is a swimmer. To improve her stroke performance, she concentrates mainly on her upper body when weight training. Her training method is an example of

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specificity

Question 32

) Carlos uses barbells for strength training; the barbells create which type of resistance?

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fixed

Question 33

Which type of stretching slowly and gradually lengthens muscles and tendons?

Answer 33

static stretching

Question 34

Which of the following forms of exercise includes a component specifically designed to increase strength?

Answer 34

pilates

Question 35

The body’s core muscles are the foundation for all movement and include

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deep back, abdominal ,and hip muscles

Question 36

Strong core muscles can

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improve posture and prevent back pain.

Question 37

Performance-enhancing drugs that are synthetic versions of the hormone testosterone are

Answer 37

anabolic steroids

Question 38

A potentially fatal dilution of sodium concentration in the blood that results from overconsumption of water is

Answer 38

hyponatremia

Question 39

Walt broke his leg during a football game. Which type of injury is this?

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traumatic

Question 40

) The best fluid to drink during a 45-minute exercise session is

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plain water

Question 41

Which of the following best describes a way to prevent overuse injuries?

Answer 41

vary your fitness activities throughout the week

Question 42

An acronym for the standard first-aid treatment for fitness-related injuries is

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rice

Question 43

Nellie just sprained her ankle playing basketball. How often should she ice her injury?

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20 minutes every hour for the first 24-72 hours

Question 44

Which of the following would be an example of using the “C” component in the RICE principle for injury treatment?

Answer 44

wearing a compression bandage

Question 45

A pain in the front part of the lower leg that can be due to more than 20 different medical conditions is commonly known as

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shin splints

Question 46

The least serious heat-related problem that can be prevented by adequate fluid intake is

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heat cramps

Question 47

Ryan has been working in his yard on a very hot summer day. He is experiencing nausea, headache, dizziness, faintness, and the chills. Ryan is most likely suffering from

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heat exhaustion

Question 48

A potentially fatal condition resulting from abnormally low body core temperature is

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hypothermia

Question 49

Why is ice applied to an exercise injury?

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to relieve pain and reduce bleeding

Question 50

How is regular exercise beneficial for joints?

Answer 50

it increases range of motion