Midterm Test

Question 1

Can you change the number in the 10% rule if you feel pain from your workout?

Answer 1

Yes, if you feel pain from your workout you can increase a variable by 5% instead of 10%

Question 2

True or False: If you stretch after your workout you are less likely to suffer injuries.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What two things should you do when exercising on a step climber?

Answer 3

1. Lean slightly forward

2. Use lower body to work pedals

Question 4

What are two treatments for frostbitten skin?

Answer 4

1. Apply indirect heat. 2. Don’t rub skin.

Question 5

What does RICE stand for?

Answer 5

Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate

Question 6

Does the RICE method treat major or minor injuries?

Answer 6

minor injuries

Question 7

Can the RICE method lesson injury complications?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What are three things you should not do when stretching muscles?

Answer 8

1. Bounce during stretch
2. Hold breath during stretch
3. Hold breath between stretches

Question 9

Which two things could cause DOMS?

Answer 9

1. Sudden increase of exercise weight

2. Sudden increase of exercise intensity

Question 10

To avoid heat exhaustion you should drink fluids ___, ___, and ___ your workout.

Answer 10

before, during, and after

Question 11

True or False: Aerobic exercise only uses the small muscle groups.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

How many hours should you schedule in between strength training sessions?
A. 48 - 72
B. 12 - 24
C. 36 - 48
D. 24 - 48

Answer 12

D. 24 - 48 hours

Question 13

If you don’t train opposing muscle groups, what could happen?

Answer 13

You will create imbalances that will lead to injuries.

Question 14

Can a sprain occur while walking?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

True or False: Stretching before and after exercise and performing high-impact exercise before low-impact exercise will help prevent walking injuries.

Answer 15

False: Stretching before and after exercise is always good but DO NOT perform high impact exercise before low-impact exercise.

Question 16

What is your picture for sedentary?

Answer 16

Someone sitting a lot and exercising little to never.

Question 17

True or False: The more muscle a person has, the slower his metabolism runs.

Answer 17

False

The more muscle a person has the faster his metabolism runs.

Question 18

What is your picture for aerobic capacity?

Answer 18

You body’s ability to use oxygen during exercise.

Question 19

When you just start an exercise program should you aim for the lower or higher end of the target heart rate?

Answer 19

Lower end of the target heart rate, which is 60%

Question 20

What does BMI - or Body Mass Index- calculate?

Answer 20

The body mass index takes a person’s height and weight and determines if your weight is healthy or not.

Question 21

True or False: You don’t need to drink as much water when exercising in cold weather.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Are your postures different when running than walking?

Answer 22

No

Question 23

Choose the right words to complete sentence. In order to weight train for strength, use light/heavy weights with high/low reps.

Answer 23

In order to weight train for strength, use heavy weights with low reps.