Quiz 3 Pregnancy

Question 1

The type of exercise that can safely be performed during pregnancy is dependent on _________.

Answer 1

How physically fit the woman is before pregnancy

Question 1

What type of exercise can take weight off the joints?

Answer 1

Aquatics

Question 2

Women who are pregnant should

Answer 2

Spend more time warming up and cooling down

Question 3

For pregnant women, the risk of falling increases with

Answer 3

A change in the center of gravity

Question 4

Limitations on exercise routines for pregnant women should be based on

Answer 4

Maternal symptoms and perceptions of effort

Question 5

Fatigue can be prevented when strength training during pregnancy by __

Answer 5

Decreasing the resistance and increasing repetitions

Question 6

Which of the following exercises will help to strengthen the abdominal and lower back muscles of women, a few days after childbirth?

Answer 6

Kegels

Question 7

What is the maximum recommended amount of time for holding stretches for pregnant women?

Answer 7

Begin each exercise session with at least 5 to 10 minutes of warm-up and moderate stretching, holding each stretch for 10 to 20 seconds and end each session with cool-down and stretching.

Question 8

Prior to beginning a postpartum fitness program, which of the following should be done?

Answer 8

Check with a physician

Question 9

What is the minimum amount of time that should be spent during the warm-up?

Answer 9

5 minutes