Mock Questions 2 - 32 Questions Flashcards
When working with older adults, what type of activity should be avoided?
High impact The following exercises should probably be avoided if you're over the age of 65: Squats with dumbbells or weights. Bench press. Leg press. Long-distance running. Abdominal crunches. Upright row. Deadlift. High-intensity interval training.
What type of condition is multiple sclerosis?
Progressive Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance. It's a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability, although it can occasionally be mild.
How many grams of salt per day is the Government’s recommended intake?
Less than 6
Which type of exercise will cause an immediate, significant increase in blood pressure?
Heavy weight training
Which programme variable is applied when planning a specific number of training sessions over a course of a week?
Frequency
How can regression be applied to a training programme?
Increase rest
What may be a health risk of poor nutrition?
Coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease is the term that describes what happens when your heart’s blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries
What is an immediate, short-term effect of exercise on blood vessels?
Vasodilation
Vasodilation is the widening of blood vessels as a result of the relaxation of the blood vessel’s muscular walls. Vasodilation is a mechanism to enhance blood flow to areas of the body that are lacking oxygen and/or nutrients.
Which training principle is modified when exercise modality is changed?
Type
What would progressing from a box press-up to a full press-up be an example of?
Increasing leverage
What is a health benefit of regular physical activity?
Improved mood
Which type of activity may cause long-term damage to the pelvic floor for a pregnant client?
High impact
What is a long-term adaptation to regular cardiovascular training?
Reduced resting heart rate
What characteristics do mesomorphic body types tend to have?
Muscular with broad shoulders
Mesomorph refers to body types with a naturally high muscle-to-fat ratio. People with this body type typically respond well to weight training, finding it easier than other people to build and maintain muscle.
What is the name of the muscle soreness experienced 12-72 hours after training?
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
What is a skill-related component of fitness?
Skill-related fitness is broken down into six different components; agility, speed, power, balance, coordination, reaction time.
What is an example of an activity that could be recommended for health benefits but not fitness gains?
Gardening
Which principle of fitness incorporates ‘finding an exercise to challenge the individual’?
Overload
What can regular flexibility training lead to?
increased range of motion
What may be the effect when energy input exceeds energy output?
Weight gain
What type of exercise improves posture?
Training/exercise with through full range of motion
Why is water essential in the body?
To form blood plasma
What would be most appropriate to assist venous return after high-intensity training?
Keeping the legs moving.
What is a dietary source of fat?
Cheese
Dietary fat contains more than double the kilojoules (energy) per gram than carbohydrate and protein.
What would be improved with higher repetitions and a lower resistance when weight training?
Muscular endurance
Which component of fitness is defined as ‘full potential joint range of motion’?
Flexibility
Flexibility is the ability of a joint or series of joints to move through an unrestricted, pain free range of motion
Which of the following is a method for monitoring exercise intensity?
The talk test
The talk test is a simple way to measure relative intensity. In general, if you’re doing moderate-intensity activity, you can talk but not sing during the activity.
What is the main role of dietary carbohydrate?
To provide energy for muscle work
Dietary carbohydrates, namely sugars, starch, and non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs), are major energy sources in the human diet that support body metabolism.
What can unfamiliar muscle loading increase?
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
According to the eatwell guide, what is one piece of advice that underpins a healthy diet?
Eat more fish
What would be most beneficial for reducing bone loss associated with osteoporosis?
Walking
Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.
walking, dancing, low-impact aerobics, elliptical training machines, stair climbing and gardening. These types of exercise work directly on the bones in your legs, hips and lower spine to slow mineral loss.
What is within the role boundaries of an exercise professional?
Giving advice on healthy eating
