Mock Questions 3 - 32 Questions

Question 1

What is the main role of dietary protein?

Answer 1

To provide building blocks for growth.
Every cell in the human body contains protein. The basic structure of protein is a chain of amino acids. You need protein in your diet to help your body repair cells and make new ones.

Question 2

What may be a side effect of blood pooling?

Answer 2

Dizziness and fainting
Blood pooling occurs when the blood is unable to pump back up to your heart, and pools in your legs, ankles, and/or feet.

Question 3

Which programme variable is manipulated when a specific exercise is planned in order to achieve a desired physiological adaptation?

Answer 3

Type

Question 4

Which exercise is likely to cause delayed onset muscle soreness?

Answer 4

Eccentric loading
Eccentric contraction refers to any movement that lengthens a muscle at the same time it is being contracted. For example, as you lower your arm in a biceps curl, that lengthening movement would be considered eccentric

Question 5

What type of activity are individuals with an ectomorphic body type well suited to?

Answer 5

Long distance running

Ectomorphs are long and lean, with little body fat, and little muscle. They have a hard time gaining weight.

Question 6

Which skill-related component of fitness is defined as ‘controlling body position statically and dynamically’?

Answer 6

Balance

Question 7

What is a dietary source of saturated fat?

Answer 7

Coconut oil

Saturated fat is found in: butter, ghee, suet, lard, coconut oil and palm oil, cheese, red meat.

Question 8

If the hand position is changed in an abdominal curl from the hands on the thighs to the sides of the head, what is increased?

Answer 8

Leverage

Question 9

Which training variable would need to increase to improve muscular endurance?

Answer 9

Repetitions

Question 10

What activity will be affected by a reduction in the number of fast twitch fibres in an older adult?

Answer 10

Lifting heavy weights

“Twitch” refers to the contraction, or how quickly and often the muscle moves.

Question 11

Which posture type may be helped by stretching the lower back extensors and hip flexors?

Answer 11

Hyperlordosis -

is an excessive curvature of the lower spine.

Question 12

What is the most accurate method of heart rate monitoring?

Answer 12

Use a heart rate monitor

Question 13

What is a long-term benefit of aerobic exercise on muscles?

Answer 13

Aerobic exercise

Aerobic exercise is any type of cardiovascular conditioning.

Question 14

What factor determines the amount of water needed for adequate hydration during exercise?

Answer 14

Physical activity

Question 15

What is a health benefit of regular physical activity?

Answer 15

Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease

Question 16

Which exercise would be most appropriate to use immediately post-birth?

Answer 16

Pelvic floor exercises

Question 17

What would be regressed if training occurred on fewer days than planned?

Answer 17

Frequency

Question 18

What would be improved by walking for 10 minutes three times per day?

Answer 18

Cardiovascular health

Question 19

Which component of fitness is defined as ‘the ability of a muscle to lift a maximal resistance’?

Answer 19

Muscular strength

Question 20

What would be progressed if the number of repetitions of an exercise was increased?

Answer 20

Volume
volume is the term used to describe how much work you do, such as the number of repetitions (reps) you perform of an exercise.

Question 21

What is a long-term adaptation to regular cardiovascular training?

Answer 21

Decreased blood pressure

Question 22

What may occur if exercises are performed too fast?

Answer 22

Loss of joint alignment

Question 23

What would be the recommendation for flexibility training for young people?

Answer 23

Stretch to mild tension

Question 24

What training principle is described with the phrase ‘use it or lose it’?

Answer 24

Reversibility
The reversibility principle is a concept that states when you stop working out, you lose the effects of training. It is sometimes referred to as the ‘‘use it or lose it’’ principle.

Question 25

What risk is reduced by regular physical activity?

Answer 25

Obesity

Question 26

What does the energy input aspect of the energy balance refer to?

Answer 26

Food

Question 27

What is the main nutrient broken down for energy during exercise?

Answer 27

Carbohydrate
Your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose, or blood sugar, is the main source of energy for your body’s cells, tissues, and organs.

Question 28

What helps to reduce muscle soreness after exercise?

Answer 28

Stretching

Question 29

What may be an increased risk with poor nutrition?

Answer 29

High cholesterol

Question 30

What would be a suitable activity to lower blood pressure in the long-term?

Answer 30

Brisk walking
Brisk walking is an example of a moderate intensity aerobic activity. Brisk walking benefits: Maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat. Prevent or manage various conditions, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancer and type 2 diabetes.

Question 31

What is a long-term benefit of regular strength training?

Answer 31

Improved bone density

Question 32

What is the national UK model for healthy eating called?

Answer 32

Eatwell guide